Class 1: Mindfulness in Law and Dropping Below the Surface
January 19, 2024
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Readings:
—Rogers, Preface and Introduction,(pp. ix-xiv; xviii-xxiv). "The Mindful Law Student" (2022). Here is a PDF with this reading in the event you have not yet obtained your copy of the book.
—Keeva, S., “Practicing From the Inside Out,” 7 Harv. Negot. L. Rev. 97 (2002).
Video:
—Watch the first video on the class Youtube Playlist.
App:
--Download the SoBe Mindful App. You will be prompted to request an access code to unlock the app. You may use the IOS feature or send me an e-mail requesting the access code. (Even if you get the code from another student, please formally request it using the app or by way of e-mail as that is my way of knowing you have down so).
Writing Assignment:
Write a 1-2 page reflection on what it means to "Drop Below the Surface" that relates to your life as a law student and future lawyer. Weave into this reflection thoughts from the Preface and Introduction. Be prepared to discuss in class.
Please e-mail your assignment to UMMIL@law.miami.edu by Wednesday January 17th at 8:00pm.
Readings:
—Rogers, Preface and Introduction,(pp. ix-xiv; xviii-xxiv). "The Mindful Law Student" (2022). Here is a PDF with this reading in the event you have not yet obtained your copy of the book.
—Keeva, S., “Practicing From the Inside Out,” 7 Harv. Negot. L. Rev. 97 (2002).
Video:
—Watch the first video on the class Youtube Playlist.
App:
--Download the SoBe Mindful App. You will be prompted to request an access code to unlock the app. You may use the IOS feature or send me an e-mail requesting the access code. (Even if you get the code from another student, please formally request it using the app or by way of e-mail as that is my way of knowing you have down so).
Writing Assignment:
Write a 1-2 page reflection on what it means to "Drop Below the Surface" that relates to your life as a law student and future lawyer. Weave into this reflection thoughts from the Preface and Introduction. Be prepared to discuss in class.
Please e-mail your assignment to UMMIL@law.miami.edu by Wednesday January 17th at 8:00pm.