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Teaching Rule Synthesis With Real Cases, Paul Figley
Teaching Rule Synthesis With Real Cases, Paul Figley
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Rule synthesis is the process of integrating a rule or principle from several cases. It is a skill attorneys and judges use on a daily basis to formulate effective arguments, develop jurisprudence, and anticipate future problems. Teaching new law students how to synthesize rules is a critical component in training them to think like lawyers. This article suggests how rule synthesis might be taught in one classroom session using real cases. It advocates a three-part approach. First, explain the nature of rule synthesis to the students. Second, do a whimsical exercise with them to show how rule synthesis works. Finally, …
Sometimes Putting Pen To Paper Is Tougher Than It Seems, Heather Ridenour, David Spratt
Sometimes Putting Pen To Paper Is Tougher Than It Seems, Heather Ridenour, David Spratt
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The Proof(Reading) Is In The Pudding, David Spratt
The Proof(Reading) Is In The Pudding, David Spratt
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Paul Verkuil's Projects For The Administrative Conference Of The U.S. 1974-1992, Jeffrey Lubbers
Paul Verkuil's Projects For The Administrative Conference Of The U.S. 1974-1992, Jeffrey Lubbers
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I am really happy to be part of this tribute to Paul Verkuil. It may surprise those in the audience to learn that I am bringing some needed diversity to today's proceedings - I am the only other Dutch American on the program! But perhaps my twenty years at the "Administrative Conference" also qualifies me to say a few words about how thrilled I am that we have it back - "ACUS 2.0" we can call it, complete with a website this time- and that Paul is at its helm. And I want to thank Paul for bringing me back …
Legal Education And Civility, Mark Niles
Legal Education And Civility, Mark Niles
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