"How to Read a Case" with UVA Law Professor Anne Coughlin

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  • Опубліковано 22 вер 2015
  • Professor Anne Coughlin explains how to read a case to first-year students during an event hosted by the Black Law Students Association. (Sept. 17, 2015, University of Virginia School of Law)

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  • @attorneysteve
    @attorneysteve 3 роки тому +1175

    As a lawyer for almost 20 years, I have always learned to read a case backwards. Start with the conclusion and work your way up. Try it. Much easier.

  • @DonYutuc
    @DonYutuc 3 місяці тому +34

    Who's watching in 2024? A picture paints a thousand words but a video paints a million. I appreciate your lecture, Professor Anne Coughlin. This is awesome comfort learning for a 63-year-old. Everything else on UA-cam is chewing gum for my brain. Res ipsa loquitur. The video speaks for itself.

  • @quickdrawz05
    @quickdrawz05 6 років тому +411

    I could literally just sit here and listen to this lady all day. The amount of curiosity in her own teaching and pure teaching skills have me watching an hour lecture in what feels like 20 mins.

    • @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper
      @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper 2 роки тому +1

      Are you still listening

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      @akhileshpaswan5491 2 роки тому +1

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      @akhileshpaswan5491 2 роки тому

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    • @J-O-S-H-M-O-S-H
      @J-O-S-H-M-O-S-H 2 роки тому

      ya if we were out at sea this is the wrong law for people
      this is colour of law son

  • @user-rx4jo4zb9w
    @user-rx4jo4zb9w 5 місяців тому +11

    As a 30 years lawyers working in China, even there are different law styles between China and US, but the way of reading cases is same and equally useful.Thank you very much for sentting the HOW wonderful lectures openly ! every student of law school from anywhere will thank you!

  • @bubba3273
    @bubba3273 4 роки тому +173

    I wish she was my professor. So much admiration and respect for you Prof. Coughlin. Thanks for posting this wonderful lecture and make it available.

    • @ToABetterTomorrow
      @ToABetterTomorrow 3 роки тому +3

      I wish I came across this video during 1L! Better late than never I suppose...

  • @usukigyaru
    @usukigyaru 3 місяці тому +10

    This is so fun. I can't wait for law school. If I have a teacher similar to Professor Coughlin, I will be in nerd heaven.

  • @trangwuong7689
    @trangwuong7689 3 роки тому +62

    Hey, y'all need to read the cases before class! She's too nice!
    When I see that a case was recently done, I'm like, "Aw, shit. No one's gonna know this yet". When it's a case from the turn of the 20th century, I'm saying, "Yeah, this has been solidified, not changed, fantastic precedent". I won a settlement, without a lawyer, citing a couple of way old cases.
    Fantastic lecture.

  • @Unknowledgeable1
    @Unknowledgeable1 3 роки тому +76

    1:15 'close reading' and The doctrinal content of the case
    1:58 'it'?
    2:26 questions to ask when reading a case
    2:47 'the doctrine that the case spells out'
    3:03 the course curriculum
    3:48 Cases teach a certain 'legal principle' or a certain 'doctrinal rule'
    4:43
    5:13 How does the law define the actus reus of attempt?

  • @ZOOBZGOMEZ
    @ZOOBZGOMEZ 2 роки тому +32

    As a law student I basically do the following:
    - read the facts and determine what the issue is.
    - read the end of the judgement to see what the court holds.
    - then skim the judgement itself.
    By doing this I can understand the context of the case and the reasoning process for the final decision.

  • @VanessaAttah
    @VanessaAttah 6 років тому +321

    She is brilliant and a joy to listen to! I love her pronunciation/enunciation.

    • @rasiel4373
      @rasiel4373 4 роки тому +1

      William W. Campbell-Shepherd IX xavvvg

    • @rasiel4373
      @rasiel4373 4 роки тому +1

      William W. Campbell-Shepherd IX ga

  • @lorie826
    @lorie826 3 роки тому +70

    As a law student in Germany, I fell in love with the way she speaks. Her teaching makes it easy to follow and understand! Her patience as well as her own passion about law is catching.
    Thank you SO much for providing us this fantastic lecture! Lots of love and respect to this brilliant professor!

    • @ceofficial936
      @ceofficial936 2 роки тому +1

      same here but from Belgium :)

    • @ziblot1235
      @ziblot1235 11 місяців тому

      Why do German courts have three judges? Is that true in all Europaen courts?

  • @cambro1329
    @cambro1329 3 роки тому +150

    As a 15 year old kid who loves the study of law and have been into law this is by far the best teacher ive ever seen teach me how to read a case the way she teaches is just 100% on point

    • @uniquemia2247
      @uniquemia2247 2 роки тому +15

      I’m a 14 year old, & I absolutely LOVE LAW! My goal was always to become a law student. ❤️but If you go to law school I by far wish you the best!

    • @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper
      @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper 2 роки тому

      You're a 16 year old kid

    • @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper
      @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper 2 роки тому +2

      @@uniquemia2247 you're a 15 year old

    • @elijah7572
      @elijah7572 2 роки тому +1

      @@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper LMFAO

    • @karencrilly1633
      @karencrilly1633 Рік тому +1

      Hi sweets learn our constitution forward & backwards then apply that to all ur cases an you'll NEVER lose . Ty great blessings to you

  • @iyiolawilliams6330
    @iyiolawilliams6330 4 роки тому +75

    This lady is just so intelligent and eloquent.

  • @ElevateResumeDesign
    @ElevateResumeDesign 4 роки тому +43

    Super Brilliant she took it to the basics of why it’s important to read cases I want go to law school now

  • @anekmajak2601
    @anekmajak2601 2 роки тому +6

    I am a student in South Sudan 🇸🇸. who's going to school of Law and she is just an amazing 👏 lecturer and her intelligence 😀 is giving me more power to love Law

  • @teasp00ns
    @teasp00ns 3 роки тому +41

    Great speaker, she’s compelling and cut to the quick immediately. Strikes me as a person who has very little time in her day for bullshit, and I appreciate her passing on the savings

    • @mariaa.5829
      @mariaa.5829 2 роки тому

      Erroneous jury instructions

  • @jamesticknor1134
    @jamesticknor1134 3 роки тому +39

    I'm attending law school this fall. This approach to how to read a case is wonderful. My understanding that one should read *actively* is my takeaway. I enjoyed her teaching, and I hope that my future professors are like this. Hopefully, Virginia accepts my application, and I can just go there!

    • @lionkingfan
      @lionkingfan 3 роки тому +2

      Good luck.I heard law school is hard

    • @askari4528
      @askari4528 3 роки тому +2

      Good luck!!

    • @nj.7325
      @nj.7325 2 роки тому +1

      Also try reading the conclusion first! you'll have a better idea of what to keep an eye out for and what questions to ask.

    • @FrozenYoga69
      @FrozenYoga69 Рік тому

      Well… how’s it been?

  • @johndanielgomez3628
    @johndanielgomez3628 4 роки тому +17

    thanks youtube for suggesting this, i just really finished it OMG!! I enjoy her lecture so much! As an incoming college student I just really love how she doesn’t let the class feels like she is superior and she’s very open for questions, and she even looks like she spoon feed the things you should know or ask about. Also, the words she use I thought she will use a lot of legal jargon and high falutin words- but she explain things very precisely. I LOVE HER 👏🏻👏🏻 SHE’S AMAZING!!

  • @ulamasirewa9614
    @ulamasirewa9614 6 років тому +12

    Thank you Uni of Virginia especially to Prof Anne...Well articulated presentation.

  • @carlenehudson7484
    @carlenehudson7484 3 роки тому +17

    This professor is brilliant and a gifted educator; many thanks for this presentation.

  • @kimberly-jg1ih
    @kimberly-jg1ih 4 роки тому +9

    Really enjoyed this lecture! Thank you for your insight. This helps me tremendously in my review of cases as a labor relations specialist

  • @LlamaIndustruies
    @LlamaIndustruies 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for last very enlightening lecture, professor.

  • @housekeeping3561
    @housekeeping3561 2 роки тому

    Ok. I just this minute started this lecture with you and just so you know, you are a quite obviously a brilliant and compassionate woman. Can't wait.

  • @thekellehers8366
    @thekellehers8366 Рік тому

    This is unequivocally amazing and 1 of the best explanation of how to ferret out the details of a case. Back In! You give me hope!

  • @amandanavajashilsenrath827
    @amandanavajashilsenrath827 6 років тому +5

    Amazing class and amazing teacher 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @michaelangileo2760
    @michaelangileo2760 4 роки тому +8

    Excellent teacher! God bless you. Best wishes, MA

  • @vv5179
    @vv5179 3 роки тому +2

    Entering the house after normal business hours (especially with other persons that are not known to the homeowner) most certainly IS intent to me! GREAT Class! Loved it.

  • @VictoriaVeech
    @VictoriaVeech 8 років тому +13

    it is a great thing this class
    I learn so much more than I am at my university

  • @bradalanschwartz2050
    @bradalanschwartz2050 3 роки тому +3

    A GREAT LECTURE PROFESSOR COUGHLIN,I THANK YOU.

  • @voiceintheopen345
    @voiceintheopen345 Рік тому +1

    Awesome material! Thank you, professor, looking forward to watching more of your teachings.

  • @futurekillerful
    @futurekillerful 6 років тому +8

    Great breakdown not in law school yet but these videos have helped me learn some things pre going there

  • @evabee9363
    @evabee9363 3 роки тому +11

    Still in 6th grade, but I really love this lecture! (Yes, I watched the entire 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 6 seconds of it) It teaches the basics of examining criminal cases. Thanks!!

    • @shermanpearson926
      @shermanpearson926 10 місяців тому

      What a little book worm 😂😂..so proud of you... don't know you but you are intelligent

  • @airamasmr9974
    @airamasmr9974 3 роки тому +5

    I am not a law student but yesterday I watched 'On The Basis of Sex' and I became intrigue about how to read a case. I love to get deeply immerse in this new way to think, read and see the world. So great and thankful to live in this era when if you're curious about something, you can just know a bit of this huge law's world in just a second!

  • @TheJimmyg620
    @TheJimmyg620 8 років тому +8

    Ms. Coughlin ..keeps it pretty simple and straight to the point .. which is very good .. for these students , beginning the study of law.

    • @adokomitelizabeth
      @adokomitelizabeth 7 років тому +3

      thanks' for the law information about the law : of the cases.

  • @josetavares9573
    @josetavares9573 8 місяців тому

    What I love about Law
    Is solving it's resolution
    getting all the evidence and facts
    and putting it together on that particular case, that is important for the courtroom.

  • @lyndseywagner4443
    @lyndseywagner4443 7 років тому +17

    I found this so interesting!

  • @elkyelkyelky
    @elkyelkyelky 2 роки тому

    So appreciated of sharing, so delightful to be in a law course.

  • @m.akmalwasim6047
    @m.akmalwasim6047 2 роки тому

    Pleasure listening to this lecture. Wonderful

  • @kwaicorner
    @kwaicorner Рік тому +2

    this professor makes me want to do law schools she speaks so clearly and not to fast, and isn't boring

  • @Kiyonce.Kartier
    @Kiyonce.Kartier 4 роки тому +5

    Amazing lecture!

  • @jameelyusuf06yusuf27
    @jameelyusuf06yusuf27 6 років тому +7

    Amazing lecture

  • @zamamadondo3639
    @zamamadondo3639 4 роки тому +9

    I don’t even study law, but I still enjoy watching this video 😄

  • @aaronerskine3401
    @aaronerskine3401 2 роки тому +2

    such a positive teacher. i'm not cut out for law school, but if I had her as a professor, I would work tirelessly to make it through school from her belief in me and inspiration. the skills she covered today I can apply in everything I read.

  • @pesa9232
    @pesa9232 3 роки тому +9

    As a law student this is great help to me

    • @kathyadair8552
      @kathyadair8552 3 роки тому +1

      Good luck and best wishes.
      Kelle'N 💪🍀🇺🇸

  • @epistte
    @epistte 7 років тому +29

    I just found this series of lectures and I am learning a lot. I am not a law student s but sometimes I have wondered if I should go back to school. I have a minor in political philosophy and I have always love constitutional law.

    • @davidkflick
      @davidkflick 7 років тому +5

      Same! It's really cool to see someone else in the same boat I'm in. Good luck in your studies!

    • @jjdoe1900
      @jjdoe1900 5 років тому +2

      be a good writer first

    • @csp.9203
      @csp.9203 4 роки тому +2

      @@jjdoe1900 And maybe have a trust fund.

  • @johnbosco8209
    @johnbosco8209 6 років тому +3

    I like your ideas to read a case thank you Anne

  • @hrithikanand9205
    @hrithikanand9205 3 роки тому +1

    Wish I had a professor like her in my classes 🥺

  • @cclumist
    @cclumist Рік тому

    I like this professor's teaching style.

  • @pearly5628
    @pearly5628 7 років тому +3

    thank you !!! a really helpful video.

  • @kevinebenezer5563
    @kevinebenezer5563 4 роки тому +5

    This remember me of one country vs Europe law. I ready many Case code of law. It’s always seems complicated in some situations.

  • @kissyou427
    @kissyou427 6 років тому +4

    Very clear lecture!!!

  • @pjpj8222
    @pjpj8222 4 роки тому +4

    Professor Coughlin, would you mind to do or show (if you have done) a video lecture on statutory interpretation and construction, please? Thank you in advance!

  • @TheJimmyg620
    @TheJimmyg620 8 років тому +16

    Excellent.. about the silent movie ...example

  • @elatsh3972
    @elatsh3972 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this wonderful lecture

  • @rizvi_proud481
    @rizvi_proud481 2 роки тому

    Love the way she explains :👏

  • @nasrinnishat4033
    @nasrinnishat4033 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for talk to me why we read this case

  • @hollycronin7836
    @hollycronin7836 6 років тому +16

    This helped me start up the process of thinking that I will require for my 1st year in law school. Thank you for making this available (and shame on those just focusing upon this cool woman's clothing, etc. ... you guys will never pass the Bar!)

    • @adanprado2822
      @adanprado2822 3 роки тому

      Hello have you become a lawyer?

    • @nsungemakonda
      @nsungemakonda 2 роки тому +1

      How far are you in law school now?😌

  • @thesethingsss
    @thesethingsss 5 місяців тому

    watched in 2024, enjoyed her style of teaching and all the passion that is flowing through the words she’s communicating

  • @tomcarr5919
    @tomcarr5919 2 роки тому

    Great presentation Anne.Please give my personal regards to each of your co-authors .

  • @shookon3448
    @shookon3448 6 років тому +2

    the question of degree of proximity may vary with the circumstances, and there he uses the word proximity, and youll realize that res ispa tests are differenet.

  • @tentanghukumkita6381
    @tentanghukumkita6381 2 роки тому

    How to Read a Case with UVA Law Professor Anne Coughlin
    Interesting and inspiring explanations for the legal world.

  • @skyh6315
    @skyh6315 10 місяців тому

    so excited for classes!

  • @skillmanlaw2
    @skillmanlaw2 3 роки тому +1

    YES, THE INSTRUCTIONS GUIDED GIVING A DELIVERY OF SERVICE FOR LAW.

  • @Vjl5280
    @Vjl5280 4 роки тому +2

    She definitely conquered that stutter. Empowering

  • @ibrahimkhalil7443
    @ibrahimkhalil7443 2 роки тому

    very nice lecture Really Excellent.

  • @Angelinahoodie
    @Angelinahoodie 11 місяців тому +1

    She's witty 😂 love it and these students, jeez, it goes right over their heads 🤣

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 5 місяців тому

    This was FABULOUS! Thanks for sharing. Can I read the judgement somewhere? Thanks.

  • @maxgiantbanana7344
    @maxgiantbanana7344 3 роки тому +1

    A great law teacher

  • @chandlersampson
    @chandlersampson 3 роки тому

    Every professor showcased here is both articulate and engaging. That's tough to come by. I could only dream of being accepted into a program like this!

  • @mariguana7918
    @mariguana7918 3 роки тому +3

    I like how she calls them ingredients.

  • @melissathegreat848
    @melissathegreat848 7 років тому +60

    Ann Coughlin has the intelligence of a US Supreme Court Justice.

    • @jjdoe1900
      @jjdoe1900 5 років тому +18

      please don't insult the professor lol

    • @nateo200
      @nateo200 5 років тому +3

      Eh Ill put her at a the level of a good circuit Judge on the Court of Appeals. They tend to be scholars and more interesting anyways.

  • @kassidycastellanos5219
    @kassidycastellanos5219 2 роки тому

    I have no desire to go to law school, I just like hearing her talk :)

  • @shookon3448
    @shookon3448 6 років тому +1

    She spoke with a shade of condescension as eddies of smoke oppressed the atmosphere of my computer room.

  • @mandewilson3200
    @mandewilson3200 4 роки тому +4

    Worthy listening

  • @markcastro8920
    @markcastro8920 2 роки тому

    Thanks, this is great.

  • @fabianlawstudies9497
    @fabianlawstudies9497 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 5 місяців тому

    37:02 Indeed. Especially if my scenario is accurate. Don’t you have to demonstrate a causal link between a specific intention and a specific act beyond reasonable doubt? Or would balance of probabilities be sufficient?

  • @zendaguyhalim6336
    @zendaguyhalim6336 6 років тому +1

    Think you very much 😊😊😊

  • @onesmoothstone5680
    @onesmoothstone5680 7 років тому +1

    thank you!

  • @vicheakeng6894
    @vicheakeng6894 9 місяців тому

    How to interpret between "Business Law" and "The Law of Business " were written and issued textbooks?

  • @yoshungoddess
    @yoshungoddess 3 роки тому +2

    She makes me want to go to this school

  • @user-co9rz3yp8n
    @user-co9rz3yp8n 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this lesson

  • @MM-br1hm
    @MM-br1hm 3 роки тому +1

    What's the effect on a judge who's ruling got invalidated by the higher court?

  • @Blacktulip05
    @Blacktulip05 2 місяці тому +1

    great class

  • @kevinwalkingPH
    @kevinwalkingPH 4 роки тому +1

    I like listening to her

  • @carlaraimer718
    @carlaraimer718 2 роки тому

    🌈🙏💜thank you for this!

  • @HumbertoRodriguez-rh9gk
    @HumbertoRodriguez-rh9gk Місяць тому

    I swear there was a lecture on the Lucy v Zehmer case on this channel. Every time i start trying to talk myself into law school, i watched it. Now i cant find it?

  • @cardmastercraig3224
    @cardmastercraig3224 2 роки тому

    I'm working my shift 9 hours in ans youtube lead me here. I do warehouse stuff and damn im engaged in this. Nice work

  • @ougmass
    @ougmass Рік тому

    One of the essential elements of the rule of Ipsa Loquiture, is that if an event or act or omission happened, while actually it was not supposed or expected to happen in the specific circumstances of the case, then there is a presumption or inference that the author of that act is deemed to be responsible for it, that is the meaning of the fact speaks for itself. However, the defendant can reverse such presumption, or such inference, by inducing sufficient evidence to convince the court to put aside such presumption which was based on Ipsa Loquiture rule. This rule was considered by the Supreme Court of Canada, just as another rule of evidence that needs to be subject to the rules of relevancy, materiality, admissibility in court and credibility. As to the fact corroborating intent, the right word is that the mens rea could be inferred from conduct, if the evidence of such conduct leaves no doubt that it is intended to commit the crime. The corroboration means the testemony that strengthen the probative value of another evidence. The evidence of mens rea is separate from the evidence of actus reus.

  • @davidkflick
    @davidkflick 7 років тому +27

    Prof. Coughlin - I want to engage more in this lecture but I'm having difficulty finding a reference to the case in question. Do you or anyone on this comment forum have access to that so I can read more on the facts of the case?

    • @ivansalas2304
      @ivansalas2304 7 років тому +2

      Thanks a lot!

    • @chaidle
      @chaidle 5 років тому +1

      hey, is there any idea for foreigners like Korean to take knowledges on anglosaxon law system? Korean constitution is from japan from Germanany. Even I am a outsider of lawschool. I think I need some fine lecturers or texts...

    • @yangzongnaomi7669
      @yangzongnaomi7669 4 роки тому

      appreciate for your sharing

    • @davidkflick
      @davidkflick 3 роки тому +1

      @A. P. Heffel can’t believe I wrote this 4 years ago and here you are 1 month ago! I needed to revisit the lecture here and so glad I found your comment! Thank you!

    • @inessastanisloff5363
      @inessastanisloff5363 2 роки тому

      @A. P. Heffel Very grateful for your comment with the case number Just found this video by chance Best wishes

  • @lovefool1616
    @lovefool1616 4 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @irwindcruz9203
    @irwindcruz9203 2 роки тому +1

    Can somebody enlighten me with the case..where can I find it atleast

  • @ramprincipato
    @ramprincipato 6 років тому +1

    someone would be really cool if they added the transcript.

  • @pocu321
    @pocu321 Рік тому

    I'm not a law student so I have no idea about these things but I find them interesting enough to listen to the classes. She mentioned the judge never gave general instructions on the overt act to the jury at all. Why would this be? A judge has decades of experience. Why would a judge with ample experience do something so drastic as to not provide the instructions on the overt act element to the jury?

  • @mariguana7918
    @mariguana7918 3 роки тому +1

    She’s very eloquent

  • @wassuhmufusaLOL
    @wassuhmufusaLOL 7 років тому +1

    ilove this video

  • @aleixperearosell9072
    @aleixperearosell9072 4 роки тому +5

    I have to say I find this deeply interesting, yet strange, as I am a law student in a Civil Law system.

  • @dent20111
    @dent20111 3 роки тому +8

    What annoys me is that they are so underprepared. Nobody read the material?? A lecture like this needs to be absorbed, not face in front of a laptop like a robot. Splendid teacher.

  • @ray-hj1do
    @ray-hj1do Рік тому

    thank you lessons

  • @freecheese4143
    @freecheese4143 4 роки тому +3

    Why would you not want to know that in your 1st year?