Overview of the American Legal System and the Life of a Case (2019)

UVA Law professor and Virginia Solicitor General Toby Heytens ’00 gives an overview of the American legal system and explores the life of a typical legal case during orientation for the Class of 2022. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 16, 2019)

[stussymishka]

wish we were able to see the powerpoint smh

[kerribarrett]

You can tell he is passionate about what he does! Love it.

[GregOrtiz]

Taking my LSAT soon, and wanted to see some actual school material so I can get a glimpse of what’s in store. Would’ve appreciated the PowerPoint but nonetheless, I’m glad this was published for us to watch

[ashagoel]

Serendipity.Excellent explanation of Life Cycle of A Case in The American Legal System. Short and in sharp focus, Dispute Resolution Under Law. Plaintiff Vs. Defendant. "All Litigants Are Created Equal Under The Laws", of A given State. I am a Common Law jurisdiction Attorney and had a Worm View of Litigant's Rights. Thanks, professor Toby Heytens for sharing Bird's eye view of a client's case from inception to Disposition. Why Go to Trial, Sue and then settle at the Court Steps.

[paulkome]

Beautiful lecture...great orator as well. Thank you professor/counsel/wonderful human being...🙂

[grantg]

This was simply wonderful. Thank you for uploading this gem!

[johncarrol_]

So much good information. Will have to watch several times. Thanks!

[Sherman]

So glad the Honorable Heytens, USCAJ, made the brave decision to come out as gay BEFORE his confirmation hearing. Thank you sir!

[morrissamuelgermansky]

Please zoom out to include the visual portion of the presentation (presumably, the slideshow).

[jibrilsiciidmaxamed]

Great explanation with heavily exeperience on law and the state of America

[FeelingFitFabFun]

I pray that I get to take a class by him.

[joyliu]

Oh. God. i like this teacher so much!!!

[gregmcpen]

I have been practising law for more than 10 years in my home country and watched this presentation due to curiosity. Court system in the USA makes no sense whatsoever...

[MichaelJohn]

You explained Claim preclusion and Issue preclusion in a way I can really remember. I see the Courts need all of the facts and law in both the Civil Complaint and in Criminal Indictments. Makes sense; "why didn't I hear about this before" and "I've already decided it."

[rgtgujt]

Thanks for the free info! Truly appreciate it.

[heidiharris_]

Would have loved to have seen the PowerPoint but great video overall.

[Joshokitty]

such an incredible overview. i learned so much

[oslav]

Great lecture! I enjoyed it very much.

[manfrummt]

Wouldn't it be nice if the courts spoke in this simple common language?

[Hoo]

It would have been better if the camera would focus on the slides than on him, even though he was an important speaker. Thanks for the lecture.