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Chemerinsky<--OCRNYVA311 wrote:I've read that Case Notes keyed to your casebook is the way to go, but unfortunately there is not Case Notes that's keyed to my casebook (Barnett).
I've also heard great things about Blond's supplements, and the Con Law one looked solid. Any thoughts?
I actually have that supplement, but haven't opened it because it's almost as dense as my casebook. I know, not smart. Just looking for something to easily, quickly help me understand the cases.mikeytwoshoes wrote:Chemerinsky<--OCRNYVA311 wrote:I've read that Case Notes keyed to your casebook is the way to go, but unfortunately there is not Case Notes that's keyed to my casebook (Barnett).
I've also heard great things about Blond's supplements, and the Con Law one looked solid. Any thoughts?
mikeytwoshoes wrote:Chemerinsky<--OCRNYVA311 wrote:
+1 to Emanuelmissinglink wrote:Unfortunately, I don't think Con Law lends itself to quick and easy comprehension. That said, the Emanuel Law Outline on the subject seems fairly well done so far. It's also recently updated, so it has some of the more recent Supreme Court decisions.
I have the Emanuels (as well as Chemerinsky) and it's not helpingHelmholtz wrote:+1 to Emanuelmissinglink wrote:Unfortunately, I don't think Con Law lends itself to quick and easy comprehension. That said, the Emanuel Law Outline on the subject seems fairly well done so far. It's also recently updated, so it has some of the more recent Supreme Court decisions.
If I was taking conlaw again, I would pick Emanuel over Chemerinsky any day of the week.
Really great book that helps you see what you need to be getting out of cases and how you might expect the court to rule on certain issues in the future. Also good exam pointers (e.g. "If you see X on an exam, immediately think Commerce Clause) and some questions in the back of each chapter that were moderately helpful. I also really liked the abbreviated outline in the front that was excellent to sit down and read approaching exam time to get a broad view of the subject.
. But our class is being taught chronologically so maybe that's why it's difficult to break things down by topic right now. Maybe as the semester goes on, the Emanuels will be more helpful.