In addition to examining these questions in the context of particular trials, we will consider the broader historical meanings of America's fascination with law as drama. Attendance is both expected and required. Three absences will be accepted. More than three absences will result in a lowering of your final grade. Of course, you are responsible for knowing all material covered in class.
Papers are due in class, at the start of class, on their due dates.
Papers turned in at the end of class, or after class, will automatically be graded down by a half letter grade. Papers turned in on any day thereafter will be graded down one full letter grade for each additional day late. If you expect to be absent on the day on which a paper is due or an exam is scheduled, then you must tell me beforehand. Copying entire papers or exam answers from another classmate, friend, or author is cheating. Having someone else write a paper for you, or letting them copy from you, is also cheating.