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An Introduction to Practical Law

A brief lecture concerning the rich heritage of the American legal system. An Introduction to Practical Law. What is Practical Law?. It is part of the field of study known as jurisprudence – or the study of law and legal philosophy.

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An Introduction to Practical Law

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  1. A brief lecture concerning the rich heritage of the American legal system. An Introduction to Practical Law

  2. What is Practical Law? • It is part of the field of study known as jurisprudence – or the study of law and legal philosophy. • How does this course fit into the definition of jurisprudence? • Goals of the American legal system: • Protecting basic human rights • Promoting fairness • Helping resolve conflicts • Promoting order and stability • Representing the will of the majority • Protecting the rights of minorities

  3. English Common Law • A brief review of history: • Our judicial heritage from England • Dates back to Alfred the Great • The U.S. Constitution • Article I: Congress • Article II: Presidency • Article III: Supreme Court • Article IV: Relations Among States • Article V: Amendment Process • Article VI: Supremacy Clause • Article VII: Ratification Process • The rule of law in American society • The Supremacy of the Law • The Creation o f the law • Examples of the rule of law

  4. A few of my favorite things about SCOTUS… • The “rule of four” • The means by which writs of certiorari are granted by the Supreme Court • The adversarial system • Head-to-head competition • The best team wins • A panel of independent judges… • “…by an impartial jury of the state or district wherein the crime shall have been committed.” • Free speech • Majority, Concurring, and Dissenting opinions from the Supreme Court

  5. A word from Chief Justice Roberts… • Answer the following questions as you view the interview: • Which president appointed Chief Justice Roberts to the Supreme Court? • Does the Chief Justice have any extra power? • Why is the “Rule of Law” so important? • Why did the Founding Fathers create a Supreme Court? • Why so few details in Article III of the U.S. Constitution? • How do cases reach the U.S. Supreme Court? • What is an “amicus” brief? • Describe the process of “oral arguments” at the Supreme Court. • Explain the significance of “written opinions.”

  6. Quiz Friday… • will cover the first set of lecture notes and documentary questions • Will be composed of ten short/ long answer questions • Will count 20/ 100 points toward your 1st Quarter “Quiz Average” Let’s study people!

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