APPELLATE OPINION RESEARCH PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
Assignment: * Locate and analyze an appellate court case opinion (state or federal) directly related to the course objectives. See the "Think like a lawyer" framework in the Classroom.
* Explain why you chose this specific case.
* Identify and analyze the issues raised by the opinion, and discuss how the opinion relates to one or more of the course objectives.
* Key issues raised by the opinion should be analyzed in depth, with detailed attention to historical context and practical implications for practitioners or implications for legislative or executive policymakers.
* State and defend your agreement or disagreement with the outcome of the opinion.
* (Optional) Locate and discuss any expert commentary (e.g., law review articles) regarding the opinion and any prior or subsequent opinions or articles that relate to the opinion in question.
* (Optional) Discuss any public policy issues raised by the opinion.
8 to 10 pages (double spaced) with Reference List: