Course Info
This seminar is the required introductory course for foreign students enrolled in the Graduate Program in U.S. Legal Studies. It begins with a series of lectures introducing students to American legal education; American government, courts, and culture; various common law subjects; and professional responsibility. Throughout the year seminar sessions are held with legal practitioners from law firms and corporations in the Cleveland area who are involved in an international practice. Limited to the foreign LL.M. students.
Instructor
Julia Liston is a Fellow at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, focusing on Global Legal Studies.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbook
An Introduction to the American Legal System, Government, and Constitutional Law by Call Number: KF4550.K35 2015ISBN: 9781454857334Publication Date: 2015-08-10The electronic version is available via Aspen Learning Library.
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
American Law and the American Legal System in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781634606455Publication Date: 2020-12-07Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Constitutional Law in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781684673285Publication Date: 2020-01-30Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Examples and Explanations for Legal Research by ISBN: 9781454886549Publication Date: 2016-11-08Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Examples and Explanations for Legal Writing by ISBN: 9781543806847Publication Date: 2019-02-15Available via Aspen Learning Library.
An Introduction to Law, Law Study, and the Lawyer's Role by ISBN: 9781531025786Publication Date: 2023Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
Introduction to the Study and Practice of Law in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781647082604Publication Date: 2020-06-08Available via West Academic Study Aids.
A Law Student's Guide by ISBN: 9781531000974Publication Date: 2010-08-01Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
