-works cited/bibliography page -legal topic of your choice (a Supreme Court case, something you found interesting...

 

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-works cited/bibliography page -legal topic of your choice (a Supreme Court case, something you found interesting from the book, your friend's DWI or custody case, etc.). -focus on legal analysis and reasoning; should be more than just a factual recitation (e.g., l'm less interested in whether you think the alleged killer committed the crime and more interested in whether the search that led to the murder weapon was legal). Suggested outline: 1-Facts (1-2 paragraphs) 2-Side A's legal argument (1-3 paragraphs) 3-Side B's legal argument (1-3 paragraphs) 4-Court's ruling and reasoning (1-2 paragraphs) 5-Your view on the decision (1-2 paragraphs) The above outline works best with a case where you can access the court's written opinion. However, if you are not using a court case you can modify the outline to fit your topic. -works cited/bibliography page -legal topic of your choice (a Supreme Court case, something you found interesting from the book, your friend's DWI or custody case, etc.). -focus on legal analysis and reasoning; should be more than just a factual recitation (e.g., l'm less interested in whether you think the alleged killer committed the crime and more interested in whether the search that led to the murder weapon was legal). Suggested outline: 1-Facts (1-2 paragraphs) 2-Side A's legal argument (1-3 paragraphs) 3-Side B's legal argument (1-3 paragraphs) 4-Court's ruling and reasoning (1-2 paragraphs) 5-Your view on the decision (1-2 paragraphs) The above outline works best with a case where you can access the court's written opinion. However, if you are not using a court case you can modify the outline to fit your topic.

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Dred Scott v Sandford 1857 Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri From 1833 to 1843 he resided in Illinois a free state and in the Louisiana Territory where slavery was forbidden by the Missouri Compromis... View the full answer