Winter Institute
Tentative Schedule
January 4 – 12, 2017
Please Note:
 Unless otherwise indicated, all events are in Room 4-01, Fordham Law School, 150 West 62 Street, New York City.
 Class topics and readings are tentative and may be adjusted throughout the program.
 All assignments are in Toni Jaeger-Fine, Mastering the U.S. Legal System: A Beginner’s Guide (J-F Publishing).
Date & Time
Wednesday, January 4
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 5
Arrive by 9:00 a.m.
Arrive by 2:00 p.m.
Event
Notes/Assignment
Welcome & Introduction to the Program
Case Reading & Briefing
Group Photo
Welcome Luncheon
Assistant Dean Toni Jaeger-Fine
Visit to Court
The Honorable Elizabeth S. Stong
United States Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of New York
271-C Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY
Nearest subway stations:
A train to High Street or
2, 3, 4, or 5 train to Borough Hall Station
Visit to Firm
Michael R. Huttenlocher, Esquire
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
340 Madison Avenue
Lincoln Park Grill, 867 9 Avenue between 56 and 57
Streets
Nearest subway stations:
4, 5, 6, 7 or S train to 42 Street-Grand Central
Friday, January 6
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Overview of the U.S. Legal System
Constitution of the United States: The Articles
Mastering the U.S. Legal System, Chapter I; Chapter
IV D.1., 2., and 3.; Chapter II A., B., and C.
American Legal Systems, Chapter 1
(recommended);
Constitution of the United States
Constitution of the U.S.: The Articles
Constitution of the U.S.: The Articles; The Amendments;
Constitutional Interpretation
Same as above
Mastering the U.S. Legal System, Chapter II D. and
E.
Constitution of the U.S.: The Amendments;
Constitutional Interpretation
U.S. Judicial Systems: The Dual Court Systems; The
Federal Court System; A note about state courts
Same as above
Wednesday, January 11
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
U.S. Judicial Systems: Choosing a Court; Choice of Law
Sources of Law: Overview of U.S. legal authorities
Mastering the U.S. Legal System, Chapters III E. and
F; Chapter IV A., B., C., D., 1., 2., 3., and 4.; American
Legal Systems, Chapter 4.A. (recommended).
Thursday, January 12
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Course Conclusion
Applying to U.S. LL.M. Programs (optional)
Preparing a U.S.-Style Cover Letter & Resume (optional)
Closing Luncheon & Certificate Ceremony
Room 4-04
Assistant Dean Toni Jaeger-Fine
Desiree Jaeger-Fine, Esquire
TBA
Monday, January 9
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Tuesday, January 10
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Mastering the U.S. Legal System, Chapters III A., B.,
C., and D.