Part I: Memoranda
Instructions for Memoranda
1. You are to follow the APA 7th memorandum format.
2. There is no minimum case requirement. However, ensure you provide enough detail whereby you identify and explain some of the precedent setting cases.
3. Your memorandum should be 3 – 5 pages in length, not including the reference list. Cite case law appropriately.
Your memorandums should always include a background or overview, the purpose of the written memorandum, an analysis of the subject matter within the chapter and any additional research you have conducted, a conclusion and any recommendations you may have, and lastly your references. While these memorandums are not bench memorandums written by a law clerk for an appellate judge, I want you to explain to me in detail what you have read and understand as if I have not read the chapter nor do i understand the law of higher education. Bench memorandums clearly and accurately describe the facts of the cases, the applicable law, the parties’ arguments and the clerk’s independent analysis of the issue presented to the court. Remember, your memorandums should be clear and accurate. The sequencing of the information should be logical and you should create direct topic sentences that the paragraphs follow through on.
Textbook
Kaplin, William A. and Lee, Barbara. The Law of Higher Education, 4th ed. (Student version) 2007, ISBN: 9780787970956 or 5th ed. (Student version) 2014, ISBN: 9781118036624 or 6th ed. (Student version) 2020, ISBN: 9781119271918
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Assignment 2 (3 pages)
Chapter 2: Legal Planning and Dispute Resolution,
Prepare a written memorandum discussing the concepts of authority and delegation. What conditions are necessary to insulate a university administrator from being personally liable when something goes wrong under his or her supervision?
Assignment 3 (3 pages)
PART TWO: THE COLLEGE AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD AND STAFF
Chapter 3: The College’s Authority and Liability
Prepare a written memorandum discussing the differences between legal disputes based in contract, tort, statutory law and the constitution. Be mindful that all legal disputes need to be grounded in some broad concept.
