CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS:
FOR TH NOV 6: (1) STUDY! for quiz #3. Everything since midterm exam (citation skills, intro to WL). (2) Bring Bluebook and “Handy Tips” handout to use on quiz. (3) Read textbook ch. 19 (pp. 405-417) on legal memos.
PAST ASSIGNMENTS:
DUE TH AUG 28: (1) read the whole syllabus, bring questions to class; (2) please send me an email (kcoughlin@citytech.cuny.edu) providing your phone number and an email address you check frequently (gmail is fine, or City Tech, or whatever), ONLY for use in case of emergency, I promise! (3) Read textbook excerpts: ch. 1 “Intro to Legal Research” overview & part A; ch. 2 “Legal Authorities and How to Use Them,” parts B & C.
DUE TU SEPT 2: (1) Read textbook excerpts on determining governing law: ch. 1 part B (U.S. Legal System, pp. 5-16) & ch. 2 part A (Determination of Governing Law, pp. 21-28); (2) review court charts & maps posted in “Class notes & materials” page (here on OL); (3) please send me an email (kcoughlin@citytech.cuny.edu) with your phone number and an email address you check frequently (gmail is fine, or City Tech, or whatever), ONLY for use in case of emergency, I promise!
DUE TH SEPT 4: (1) Read textbook 3 pp. 41-75 (Court Decisions) (textbook available in college library reserve collection); (2) meet in library 2:15pm OR 3:05pm (as discussed in class) for research exercise!
DUE TU SEPT 9: (1) Read textbook ch. 18, part B, “Diagram of a Decision” including sample case (pp. 365-368).
DUE TH SEPT 11: (1) Study for Quiz #1! All notes etc. through end of Tu Sept 9 class. (See “Class notes & materials” page, they’re all there!) (2) On case briefing, read textbook ch. 18 overview and parts A & C (in 9th ed, pp. 366-387 incl. sample briefs),. available in college library, from reserve materials at circulation desk. (3) Join OpenLab and our course site!
DUE TU SEPT 16: Read, mark (with components), and try briefing Lisa L. v. Anthony H.! Here is the case brief format, you are welcome to handwrite it right on there, or type if you prefer (be sure to include all components). Please bring a paper copy to submit in class on Tuesday!
DUE TH SEPT 18, 11:30am!! Read, mark (with components), and brief Trivino v. Jamesway! Here is a MS Word template you can use to type the brief, or you are welcome to handwrite it. By 11:30am, please email me your typed brief as an attached Word document (NOT a link or pdf) OR leave a paper copy in my mailbox in the department office! We’ll review them together in class!
DUE TH SEPT 25, 2:30pm!! We will NOT meet as a class! Instead, please read and brief People v. Neulander — here is a MS Word template brief format you can use to type the brief, or you are welcome to type your own document (please follow the format), or handwrite it. You can use this case citation (it’s already in the template): People v. Neulander, 34 N.Y.3d 110 (2019). By 2:30pm Thursday Sept 25, please submit your brief, either by emailing it to me as an attached Word or pdf document OR leave a paper copy in my mailbox in the department office — that counts as your attendance in Thursday’s class! (though you’re welcome to submit it any day or time before 2:30pm on Thursday.) You are also welcome to meet with me in the department office (N622) on Thursday Sept 25 during our scheduled class time to discuss your Neulander or any other briefs, or anything else, and I am happy to provide guidance! It’s optional!
DUE TU OCT 7: (1) Study for quiz #2! Everything since quiz #1 (case briefing, introductory information on The Bluebook). Arrive ON TIME!! You’ll take the quiz at the start of class. If you miss it, you miss it. 🙁 (2) Bring your Bluebook!! (3) Review for midterm exam! Everything so far. Bring questions to class.
TH OCT 9: MIDTERM EXAM! Bring court charts & maps, Bluebook, and something to write with! Here are study suggestions!
FOR TU & TH OCT 21 & 23: In prep for our visits to the Kings County Supreme Court Law Library, check out its website; especially the library’s history! Meet at Namm entrance on those days! (300 Jay St.)
DUE TU OCT 28: Read textbook ch. 10 (pp. 251-272) – intro to e-research! (No Bluebook needed till further notice.)
ASAP: Submit Supreme Court Law Library assignment!
DUE TU NOV 4: Bring your Bluebook to class! For review and additional instruction on case citation.
