This class will help hone learners skills in argumentation, logic, persuasiveness, listening, responding, asking pertinent questions and critically analyzing information.  As well, learners will identify how to use past cases to argue in support or against their current case (a skill lawyers need to focus on), how to differentiate facts and laws in a case, how to read, interpret and analyze the Constitution, and different ways that Justices may employ to understand the meaning of the Constitution (four corners, drafter's intent or present day interpretation).

I am a human rights lawyer for the United Nations and law school professor and have been teaching Constitutional law and human rights law to middle and high school student for the past 4 years.  

Homework Offered
Cases and overview materials will be provided in the classroom during the week prior to class for review and preparation. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available.  All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment. 
Grades Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available.  All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment. 

Supreme Court case law and the Constitution will be the main sources used in this course.