First Week Reading Assignments

First Readings for Fall 2024

This may not be an exclusive listing of all faculty members’ first assignment and class meeting notices. If you do not see a class that you are in listed below, it may be necessary to check with the faculty member.

Dates for Fall 2024

  •  The form for submitting assignments will be activated on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
    • Assignments will begin to be posted Thursday, August 1, 2024.
  • The form for submitting assignments will be deactivated on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
    • Assignments will be removed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Trial Advocacy (LAWS 679 §003)

Instructor Name(s)

Newman

Textbook Information

Trial Advocacy: Planning, Analysis, and Strategy by M. Berger, J. Mitchell, and R. Clark (5th edition). You will need access to casebook connect.

General Assignment Information

I have created a TWEN page. You can find it by searching Trial Advocacy (Laws 679-3) – Judge C. Newman. TWEN is where you can find course material and assignments throughout the semester. Please ensure you sign up for this course as this will be the primary form of contact with the class.

Our first class meeting is Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM in Room 135.

Reading Assignment: Chapters 1, 2, and 3. We will begin our discussion of case theory, theme development, and the art of persuasion.

Syllabus

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