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

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  • 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)

Komentáře • 428

  • @attorneysteve
    @attorneysteve Před 3 lety +1140

    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 Před 2 měsíci +25

    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 CZcams is chewing gum for my brain. Res ipsa loquitur. The video speaks for itself.

  • @quickdrawz05
    @quickdrawz05 Před 6 lety +406

    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 Před 2 lety +1

      Are you still listening

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      @akhileshpaswan5491 Před 2 lety +1

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    • @J-O-S-H-M-O-S-H
      @J-O-S-H-M-O-S-H Před 2 lety

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

  • @usukigyaru
    @usukigyaru Před 2 měsíci +8

    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.

  • @user-rx4jo4zb9w
    @user-rx4jo4zb9w Před 5 měsíci +7

    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!

  • @Unknowledgeable1
    @Unknowledgeable1 Před 3 lety +75

    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?

  • @VanessaAttah
    @VanessaAttah Před 6 lety +321

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

    • @rasiel4373
      @rasiel4373 Před 3 lety +1

      William W. Campbell-Shepherd IX xavvvg

    • @rasiel4373
      @rasiel4373 Před 3 lety +1

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  • @bubba3273
    @bubba3273 Před 4 lety +171

    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 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @ZOOBZGOMEZ
    @ZOOBZGOMEZ Před 2 lety +28

    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.

  • @trangwuong7689
    @trangwuong7689 Před 3 lety +60

    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.

  • @cambro1329
    @cambro1329 Před 3 lety +148

    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 Před 2 lety +14

      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 Před 2 lety

      You're a 16 year old kid

    • @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper
      @Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper Před 2 lety +2

      @@uniquemia2247 you're a 15 year old

    • @elijah7572
      @elijah7572 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper LMFAO

    • @karencrilly1633
      @karencrilly1633 Před rokem +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 Před 4 lety +75

    This lady is just so intelligent and eloquent.

  • @lorie826
    @lorie826 Před 3 lety +69

    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 Před 2 lety +1

      same here but from Belgium :)

    • @ziblot1235
      @ziblot1235 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @anekmajak2601
    @anekmajak2601 Před 2 lety +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

  • @ElevateResumeDesign
    @ElevateResumeDesign Před 4 lety +42

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

  • @teasp00ns
    @teasp00ns Před 3 lety +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

  • @carlenehudson7484
    @carlenehudson7484 Před 3 lety +17

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

  • @kimberly-jg1ih
    @kimberly-jg1ih Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @johndanielgomez3628
    @johndanielgomez3628 Před 3 lety +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!!

  • @thekellehers8366
    @thekellehers8366 Před rokem

    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!

  • @LlamaIndustruies
    @LlamaIndustruies Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you for last very enlightening lecture, professor.

  • @michaelangileo2760
    @michaelangileo2760 Před 4 lety +8

    Excellent teacher! God bless you. Best wishes, MA

  • @jamesticknor1134
    @jamesticknor1134 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +2

      Good luck.I heard law school is hard

    • @askari4528
      @askari4528 Před 3 lety +2

      Good luck!!

    • @nj.7325
      @nj.7325 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem

      Well… how’s it been?

  • @ulamasirewa9614
    @ulamasirewa9614 Před 6 lety +12

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

  • @amandanavajashilsenrath827

    Amazing class and amazing teacher 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @housekeeping3561
    @housekeeping3561 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @futurekillerful
    @futurekillerful Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @bradalanschwartz2050
    @bradalanschwartz2050 Před 3 lety +3

    A GREAT LECTURE PROFESSOR COUGHLIN,I THANK YOU.

  • @VictoriaVeech
    @VictoriaVeech Před 8 lety +13

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

  • @vv5179
    @vv5179 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @airamasmr9974
    @airamasmr9974 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @juanguzmanhernandez7288
    @juanguzmanhernandez7288 Před rokem +1

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

  • @kwaicorner
    @kwaicorner Před rokem +2

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

  • @pjpj8222
    @pjpj8222 Před 4 lety +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!

  • @josetavares9573
    @josetavares9573 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @Kiyonce.Kartier
    @Kiyonce.Kartier Před 4 lety +5

    Amazing lecture!

  • @jameelyusuf06yusuf27
    @jameelyusuf06yusuf27 Před 6 lety +7

    Amazing lecture

  • @m.akmalwasim6047
    @m.akmalwasim6047 Před 2 lety

    Pleasure listening to this lecture. Wonderful

  • @lyndseywagner4443
    @lyndseywagner4443 Před 7 lety +17

    I found this so interesting!

  • @johnbosco8209
    @johnbosco8209 Před 6 lety +3

    I like your ideas to read a case thank you Anne

  • @evabee9363
    @evabee9363 Před 3 lety +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 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @aaronerskine3401
    @aaronerskine3401 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @zamamadondo3639
    @zamamadondo3639 Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @TheJimmyg620
    @TheJimmyg620 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +3

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

  • @pesa9232
    @pesa9232 Před 3 lety +9

    As a law student this is great help to me

    • @kathyadair8552
      @kathyadair8552 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @kissyou427
    @kissyou427 Před 6 lety +4

    Very clear lecture!!!

  • @TheJimmyg620
    @TheJimmyg620 Před 7 lety +16

    Excellent.. about the silent movie ...example

  • @elkyelkyelky
    @elkyelkyelky Před rokem

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

  • @epistte
    @epistte Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +5

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

    • @jjdoe1900
      @jjdoe1900 Před 5 lety +2

      be a good writer first

    • @csp.9203
      @csp.9203 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jjdoe1900 And maybe have a trust fund.

  • @thesethingsss
    @thesethingsss Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @pearly5628
    @pearly5628 Před 7 lety +3

    thank you !!! a really helpful video.

  • @kevinebenezer5563
    @kevinebenezer5563 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @hrithikanand9205
    @hrithikanand9205 Před 2 lety +1

    Wish I had a professor like her in my classes 🥺

  • @nasrinnishat4033
    @nasrinnishat4033 Před 3 lety

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

  • @elatsh3972
    @elatsh3972 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for this wonderful lecture

  • @rizvi_proud481
    @rizvi_proud481 Před 2 lety

    Love the way she explains :👏

  • @cclumist
    @cclumist Před 11 měsíci

    I like this professor's teaching style.

  • @tomcarr5919
    @tomcarr5919 Před 2 lety

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

  • @ibrahimkhalil7443
    @ibrahimkhalil7443 Před 2 lety

    very nice lecture Really Excellent.

  • @shookon3448
    @shookon3448 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @skillmanlaw2
    @skillmanlaw2 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @Angelinahoodie
    @Angelinahoodie Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @skyh6315
    @skyh6315 Před 9 měsíci

    so excited for classes!

  • @tentanghukumkita6381
    @tentanghukumkita6381 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Blacktulip05
    @Blacktulip05 Před měsícem +1

    great class

  • @maxgiantbanana7344
    @maxgiantbanana7344 Před 3 lety +1

    A great law teacher

  • @mariguana7918
    @mariguana7918 Před 3 lety +3

    I like how she calls them ingredients.

  • @hollycronin7836
    @hollycronin7836 Před 6 lety +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!)

  • @fabianlawstudies9497
    @fabianlawstudies9497 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @mandewilson3200
    @mandewilson3200 Před 4 lety +4

    Worthy listening

  • @melissathegreat848
    @melissathegreat848 Před 7 lety +60

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

    • @jjdoe1900
      @jjdoe1900 Před 5 lety +18

      please don't insult the professor lol

    • @nateo200
      @nateo200 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @onesmoothstone5680
    @onesmoothstone5680 Před 7 lety +1

    thank you!

  • @Vjl5280
    @Vjl5280 Před 4 lety +2

    She definitely conquered that stutter. Empowering

  • @zendaguyhalim6336
    @zendaguyhalim6336 Před 6 lety +1

    Think you very much 😊😊😊

  • @MM-br1hm
    @MM-br1hm Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @markcastro8920
    @markcastro8920 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, this is great.

  • @irwindcruz9203
    @irwindcruz9203 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @shookon3448
    @shookon3448 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @lovefool1616
    @lovefool1616 Před 4 lety

    Thank you.

  • @HumbertoRodriguez-rh9gk

    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?

  • @chandlersampson
    @chandlersampson Před 3 lety

    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!

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Před 4 měsíci

    52:36 No, it’s not strange. Neither is scary. This is why a proper Judge could never be replaced by any Jury or AI. It’s an art of the highest order.

  • @user-co9rz3yp8n
    @user-co9rz3yp8n Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for this lesson

  • @vicheakeng6894
    @vicheakeng6894 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @ougmass
    @ougmass Před rokem

    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.

  • @kevinwalkingPH
    @kevinwalkingPH Před 4 lety +1

    I like listening to her

  • @wassuhmufusaLOL
    @wassuhmufusaLOL Před 7 lety +1

    ilove this video

  • @ray-hj1do
    @ray-hj1do Před rokem

    thank you lessons

  • @kassidycastellanos5219

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

  • @carlaraimer718
    @carlaraimer718 Před 2 lety

    🌈🙏💜thank you for this!

  • @yoshungoddess
    @yoshungoddess Před 3 lety +2

    She makes me want to go to this school

  • @mariguana7918
    @mariguana7918 Před 3 lety +1

    She’s very eloquent

  • @maple__leafs8035
    @maple__leafs8035 Před 6 měsíci

    Current List of Favorite Studies in College to take:
    1. Botany
    2 Mathematics
    3 Chemistry
    4. Economics
    5. Biology
    6. Computer Science
    7. Astronomy
    8. Political Science

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Před 4 měsíci

    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?

  • @aleixperearosell9072
    @aleixperearosell9072 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @unlimitedyou5857
    @unlimitedyou5857 Před rokem

    Love her vibes 😃

  • @pocu321
    @pocu321 Před rokem

    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?

  • @howardgofstein9694
    @howardgofstein9694 Před 4 lety +1

    I think we should discuss Flintstone v. Slate Gravel Company. A rock fell on petitioner Fred Flintstone’s foot due to negligence.

  • @ramprincipato
    @ramprincipato Před 6 lety +1

    someone would be really cool if they added the transcript.