How to Read Case Law in English (Without Understanding Every Word)

About the Teacher

Timothy Barrett

Associate Professor of Law at the University of Georgia and Co-Founder at the Tbilisi Tomorrow Institute. Has taught Legal English to over 1,000 students, at the university level, training programs for trial and appellate judges, and private students. Developed a Legal English curriculum of four courses for bachelor of law students. Before moving to Georgia, he was a practicing attorney in the United States, with significant courtroom and jury trial experience. He has a background in civil law, working in private practice, as well as in criminal law, as a prosecutor and as a decorated police officer with the New York Police Department. Prior to law school, Prof. Barrett served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.