List of topics
- Universal ethical or moral standard vs. different international ethical standards.
- The importance of stare decisis vs. the need for a change in the law.
- What should a lawyer do when he or she knows that his or her client is guilty of a crime?
- Is it better to have judges who are elected as they are at the state level or appointed as they are at the federal level?
- The pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution as compared to litigation.
- The cost of litigation. Assume a defendant is confident in his or her ability to win at trial, why would it make sense to settle the case prior to trial.
- Advocating for your client in the discovery process vs running up the opposition’s litigation costs with unnecessary discovery.
- Separation of powers and the necessary balance between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce through the Commerce Clause vs. the states’ power to regulate interstate commerce through their “police powers.”
- The importance of free speech as protected by the First Amendment and some important limits on this freedom.
- Eminent domain vs. an individual’s right to control his or her own property.
- Freedom of Information Act vs. Federal Privacy Act
- The power of an administrative agency to carry out its purpose under its enabling act vs. ultra vires.
- Pros and cons of tariffs. Tariffs’ effect on trade and economic impact tariffs have on the country’s economy that enforces the tariff.
- What were the benefits to the United Kingdom when they were in the EU? What were the drawbacks to the United Kingdom when they were in the EU? How has all of this changed since Brexit?
- Climate agreements and treaties vs. a country’s desire to flourish economically.
- The constitutionality of the Patriot Act vs. the regulation of money laundering.
- The protections afforded by the Fourth Amendment against unreasonable searches and seizures v. law enforcement’s desire to reduce crime.
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