Learn to be a Lawyer! Develop Legal Skills! Half of the class is devoted to Legal Debate Skills and Moot Court. The other half of the class is devoted to legal studies. 

This class is excellent for upper middle school and high school students interested in pursuing careers or study in law, government, or politics. This class is also excellent for any students interested in learning or advancing their skills in public speaking, discussion, reading, writing and questioning - through the study of historical Supreme Court cases. Finally, this class is excellent for students interested in learning about all kinds of different Social Studies topics relating to law - philosophy, political science, current events, history, education, immigration, crime and punishment, civil rights, women rights, environmental issues, and nearly every other social science topic out there! 

Students will learn about landmark Supreme Court cases each class. Our class will then use the case to develop legal skills - questioning, discussion, writing, public speaking, discussion, and advocacy. Students will also learn an incredible diversity of subjects based on those legal cases - constitutional law, criminal law, history, civil rights, famous lawyers, famous judges, geography, political science, legal current events, and more! 

Every class features a debate and interactive lecture (games, slides, video clips, discussions and speeches).

NEW TO OUTSCHOOL COUPON CODE: 
If this is your first class on Outschool, you can use this code on checkout "ERIK2020" for a $20 discount.  Feel free to share with others too if it is their first time signing up on Outschool! 

PREREQUISITES:
Since half of the class is public speaking and moot court debate, students should be comfortable with public speaking, uploading speeches, debating and able to jump right into the discussion. If new to debate and public speaking, I would recommend the Speech/Debate Camp Introduction Class first: https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-edkFYUzZ?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link.  

ANNUAL CURRICULUM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_73IutlK1QObpRSUl00f4pEOcnSOnuak3m1Oyi4y-E4/edit?usp=sharing

DECEMBER

Moot Court Debate Case
Korematsu v. United States (December)

Other December Legal Cases
Supreme Court v. Donald Trump
Boynton v. Virginia (December, 1960)
Privacy v. Dallas School District No.2 (Bathroom/Gender Cases)
Texas v Pennsylvania (2020) (Trump Election Lawsuits)
Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. US (1964) (Commerce Clause and Civil Rights Cases)
Katzenbach v. McClung (1964) (Commerce Clause and Civil Rights Cases)
Trump v. Hawaii (Travel Ban)

Christmas Holiday Cases
December Christmas Special - Freedom of Religion Cases 
December Christmas Special - Landmark Case #1: Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971)
December Christmas Special: Landmark Case #2: Lynch v Donnelly (1984)
December Christmas Special:Landmark Case #3: Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union (1989)

JANUARY

Moot Court Debate Case
New Jersey v. TLO (January 15th)

Landmark Cases
Environmental Lawsuits
Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire  (1942) (Fighting Words)
Street v. New York(Flag Burning)
Cohen v. California (1971)
Collin v. Smith (1978)
Trump Impeachment Hearings
Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969)
Brown v. Board of Education, Part 1
Brown v. Board of Education, Part 2
Brown v. Board of Education, Part 3
Prince Edward County, Virginia (1959-1964)
Griffin v. County School Board (1964)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

FEBRUARY

Moot Court Debate Case
Roe v. Wade (January 22, 1973)

Landmark Cases
Abortion Landmark Cases
Planned Parenthood v. Casey. (1992)
Marbury v. Madison
Lange v. California (February 2021) 
Tinker v. DesMoines (February 24th, 1969)
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnett (1943)

MARCH

Moot Court Debate Case
Tinker v. DesMoines (February 24th, 1969)

Landmark Cases
Dred Scott v. Sandford (March 6, 1857)
McCulloch v. Maryland (March 6, 1819)
Schenck v. United States
Buck v. Bell (1927)
Gibbons v. Ogden
State v. Chauvin (Trial Date March 2021)
Amistad

APRIL

Moot Court Debate Case
Schenck v. United States

Landmark Cases
Trial of Trial of Derek Chauvin
Katy Perry Lawsuits (Intellectual Property)
Marvin Gaye Lawsuits (Intellectual Property)
Dan White Trial (Assassination of Harvey Milk)
Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.(1994) (2 Live Crew Lawsuits)
Skyywalker v. Navarro (S.D. Fla. 1990) (2 Live Crew Lawsuits)
State of Tennessee v. Scopes (Scopes Monkey Trial)
Epperson v. Arkansas 393 U.S. 97 (1968)

MAY

Moot Court Debate Case
Miranda v. Arizona

Landmark Cases
Romer v. Evans
Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
Bowers v Hardwick
United States v. Windsor (2013) 
Defense of Marriage Act
Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26, 2015)
Griffin v. County School Board of Prince Edward County (1964)
Brown v. Board of Education
Death Penalty Cases
Epic Games v. Apple
United States Government v. Google
Insular Cases
Ghostbusters and Ray Parker

JUNE

Moot Court Debate Case
Texas v. Lawrence (Flag Burning)

Landmark Cases
Loving v. Virginia
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia (June 17th, 2001)
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (June 14th, 1943)
Olmstead v. LC  (June 22, 1999) (Disability Rights)
Buck v. Bell (forced sterilization) 
Mahanoy Area School District v. Brandi Levy
Bowers v. Hardwick (1986)
Romer v. Evans (May 20th, 1996)
Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26, 2015)
Muhammad Ali v. The United States Government
Regents v. Bakke (decided June 28th)
Engel v. Vitale (June 25th)

JULY

Moot Court Debate Case
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

Landmark Cases
Furman v. Georgia (June 28th, 1972)
Gregg v. Georgia (four years later on July 2nd, 1976)
National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston (June 2021)
Buck v. Bell
Judge Rotenburg Center v. Food and Drug Administration (July 2021)
Olmstead v. LC  (June 22, 1999)
United States v. Nixon 

AUGUST

Moot Court Debate Case
United States v. Nixon

Landmark Cases
Reed v. Reed (1971) (RBJ)
Frontiero v. Richardson (1973) (RBJ)
Duren v. Missouri (1979) (RBJ)
Olmstead v. L.C. (1999) (RBJ)
Obergefell v. Hodges  (2015) (RBG)
United States v. Virginia (1996) (RBG)
Minor v. Happersett (1875)
New York Times v. Sullivan
Robert Murray v. John Oliver
Gavin Grimm (G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board August 26th 2020 decided)
Bostock v. Clayton County (Decided June 15, 2020)

SEPTEMBER

Moot Court Debate Case
Engel v. Vitale

Landmark Cases
Vaccine and School Mask Lawsuits
Trial of the Chicago Seven

OCTOBER

Moot Court Debate Case
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

Landmark Cases
Texas v. Johnson
Nazis v. Village of Skokie (1977)
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
Citizens United (2010)
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986)
Morse v. Frederick (2007)
Hardwick v. Heyward (2013)
Dariano v. Morgan Hill School District (2014)
Mahanoy Area School District v. Brandi Levy (2021)

Halloween Cases
The Case of the Haunted House
The Case of the Taunting Tombstone
The Case of Friday the 13th
The Case of Michael Myers
The Case of the Halloween Prank Gone Wrong
The Case of Don’t Answer the Door on Halloween
The Case of the Amityville Haunted House
The Case of the Mark Twain Lawsuit
The Case of Dracula
The Salem Trials

NOVEMBER

Moot Court Debate Case
Mapp v. Ohio

Landmark Cases
Bush v. Gore (2000)
US v. Miller (2nd Amendment)
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) (2nd Amendment)
United States v. Cruikshank (1876)
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831)
Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
Elk v. Wilkins (1884),
Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial


MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES: 

Speech and Debate Camp Level I (Beginners)
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-edkFYUzZ?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Speech and Debate Camp Level II (Debate Skills)
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-level-ii-TeSFoFwy?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Debate and Public Speaking Camp Level III: Congressional Debate & Civics
This is an Intermediate/Advanced Debate class that focuses on the popular debate event of Congressional Debate. Students will learn all aspects of Congressional Debate from writing Resolutions, Bills, Amendments and Authorship Speeches to running for the Presiding Officer position. Even if not in the debate event of Congressional Debate, you will learn and practice advanced debating and writing skills, practice for the Advanced Placement US Government & Politics Exam, and learn about career opportunities in Congress, Legislation, and lawmaking. 
Class Link: https://outschool.com/classes/debate-and-public-speaking-camp-level-3-congressional-debate-3MkF7GLQ

Speech and Debate Camp Level III: Speech Events, Speechwriting, and Rhetoric
In this camp we will focus on the speech events and advanced public speaking skills. Highly recommended for debaters as well, since public speaking and audience adaptation is the #1 debate skill.  8 Classes! 8 Speech Events! 8 Mini Tournaments! 8 Games! 8 Prizes! 80 Great Public Speakers! ... and ... 80 Public Speaking Skills!  
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-speech-and-debate-camp-level-ii-the-speech-events-8AJXuexH?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Debate and Speech Club Intermediate (Monthly). In this Class, each month we explore different debate topics and debate formats. No lecture, just practice debates everyday!  You should take Debate Camp Level I and Level II first!
https://outschool.com/classes/middle-school-debate-and-speech-club-Qiz9wkVR?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Current Events Club (Weekly, Ongoing). “Ongoing” - This means you can try one class, and if it is not the right fit, you can drop out of the class after one session or take it as many times as you want! 
https://outschool.com/classes/current-events-club-debate-speech-advocate-change-the-world-2QgX0MtZ?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Model United Nations Club & International Current Events (Monthly)
https://outschool.com/classes/model-united-nations-club-and-conference-6J6E8cjx?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Law School Club & Legal Current Events (Monthly)
https://outschool.com/classes/law-school-club-yUxEwpCT?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

US History Club (Weekly, Ongoing)
https://outschool.com/classes/history-club-lH2VzJzC?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSES: 

Elementary School Current Events Club (Weekly, Ongoing)
https://outschool.com/classes/elementary-current-events-club-speech-debate-advocate-change-the-world-13QOWr7k?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Elementary School Speech and Debate Camp
https://outschool.com/classes/elementary-school-debate-and-speech-camp-P7wgsJoY?usid=j2iJky1O&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Follow my Outschool Profile for any new classes & updates! 
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Follow my Outschool Profile for any new classes & updates! 
https://outschool.com/teachers/eriktheteacher