LAWD - 9010, 9020 CIVIL PROCEDURE I (3 hours) and II (3 hours)
The rules controlling the jurisdiction of courts and the
management of civil litigation. State and federal systems are covered.
LAWD - 9100 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
[4 hours] A study focusing on the Supreme Court's interpretation of the nature and distribution of
power within the federal government, the relationship between the federal government and the states in regulating commerce, and the meaning and
scope of the due process and equal protection clauses of the fourteenth amendment.
LAWD - 9210, 9220 CONTRACTS I (3 hours) and II (3 hours)
A survey of the law of contracts including the creation and termination
of contract rights, reliance, capacity, unconscionability, conditions, assignments, third-party beneficiaries and the effect of changed
circumstances or mistake. Course includes the law relating to the sale of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
LAWD - 9300 CRIMINAL LAW
[3 hours] The purpose and effectiveness of the regulation of human conduct by the infliction or threat of
infliction of criminal sanctions. The definitional elements of certain crimes, principles of responsibility, rules of justification and
accessorial liability are closely examined.
LAWD - 9400 PROPERTY
[4 hours] Historical development of real estate transactions, landlord-tenant relationships, estates and interests
in land, private agreements respecting the use of land and public controls upon property use.
LAWD - 9510 TORTS
[4 hours] An exploration of the bases of claims for intentional or negligent interference with persons or their
property and the defenses to such claims. Both traditional principles and modern concepts are studied.
LAWD - 9750, 9760 LEGAL RESEARCH, WRITING AND APPELLATE ADVOCACY I (3 hours) AND II (1 hour)
An intensive study of research
tools and techniques and their utilization in the preparation of a memorandum of law. Researching and writing a brief and presenting an oral
argument to an appellate court of faculty and students. Instruction is through class meetings and individual conference.