Legal Research Guides by Course - Adjudication: The Judicial Process (formerly Advocacy and Adjudication)

Course Description

Introduction to the judicial process and its many dimensions, including legal philosophy, jurisprudence, the common law, statutory and constitutional construction, precedent, decision making theory, burdens of proof, standards of appellate review and other concepts. Our study of the adjudicative process is thoroughly covered by the required text, which include writings by leading jurists and scholars of American law. We will explore essential principles of adjudication during our lectures and class discussions. The course will draw upon the practical experiences of the adjunct professor as trial and appellate judge, appellate law clerk, and trial lawyer. (2 credits)

Faculty Who Teach This Course

David N. Wecht, Esq. (Administrative Judge, Family Division, Court of Common Pleas and adjunct professor)

Subject Covered Presently in Collection by:

Print Collection

K201-K237   Jurisprudence - Theory and Philosophy of Law
K321-K350   Schools of Legal Theory
K588   Common Law
KF379-KF382    Jurisprudence and Philosophy of American Law
KF394-KF395   Common Law in the United States
KF425   Statutory Construction and Interpretation
KF8939-KF8940   Civil Law - Burdon of Proof
KF9050   Civil Procedure - Appellate Procedure
KF9660   Criminal Law - Evidence - Burdon of Proof
KF9690   Criminal Procedure - Appellate Procedure

Legal Research Databases

Blogs

DCLI Webpage Links

Primary Legal Research: Case Law, Statutory Law, Administrative Law, Constitutions (contains quick links to our statutes, our administrative codes, federal and state case law and our constitutions)

Course Listed Under the following Law School Concentrations

Criminal Law

created by Patricia Horvath 9/7/2012
rev. 2/18/2013