Applying the Concept of “Effective Counsel”
3:17
Grades: 7 - 12
Video Description: New September 2022! Constitutional scholars share examples of Supreme Court cases that help explain the courts’ view of what creates “effective counsel.”
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Law-33**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Prior to viewing this video tell students that they will need to know the two requirements defendants must show to claim ineffective counsel when done watching.
- To learn more about Gideon v. Wainwright, check out the full program this segment is edited from: Constitution Day: The Ongoing Impact of Gideon v. Wainwright.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
