Briefing Cases
A case brief is a written summary of a case. Briefing cases requires you to read a case carefully and then summarize the important parts of the case in your own words. As you prepare for class each day, you should brief the cases assigned for that particular class. Additionally, case briefs are useful for reviewing course materials and for preparing an outline of the course.
During the summer, you will be mailed the "Briefing a Case" booklet that will provide more information on how to brief a case. The booklet will also contain an assignment to brief and prepare two cases. This assignment will be discussed in the class on case briefing during Orientation Week.
