Appellate Opinion Research Project
APPELLATE OPINION RESEARCH PROJECT ASSIGNMENT – 10 – 10 pages (double spaced) with Reference List:
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. Include a discussion of the historical context of the case, and practical implications for practitioners or policymakers.

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.

Discuss any public policy issues raised by the opinion.

State and defend your agreement or disagreement with the outcome of the opinion and defend your conclusion.

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.
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