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  1. Evidence

    Credits: 4 Instructor(s): Meera E. Deo, J.D., Ph.D. Richard Lorren Jolly Mark Cammack Norman M. Garland This course will survey the common law, state statutory, and federal rules of evidence. The rules, principles behind the rules, and cases interpreting …

  2. Capstone: Employment Law

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Christopher David Ruiz Cameron The course introduces the student - in the context of theory, simulated practice, and models of professionalism - to selected topics in the law of the contemporary workplace. Although much emphasis …

  3. Laws I: Legal Writing

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Jodi Jewell Christine L. Lofgren Margaret F. Hall Cristina C. Knolton N. Kemba Taylor Paul A. Bateman The Legal Writing and Legal Research courses are designed to help students develop and practice research and writing skills …

  4. Torts (SCALE)

    Credits: 4 Instructor(s): Byron G. Stier Harriet M. Rolnick This course examines civil wrongs not arising from a breach of contract. It explores several theories for holding such wrongdoers liable - including intentional torts, negligence and strict …

  5. Criminal Law

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Rachel E. VanLandingham Beth Caldwell The course explores the philosophical justifications for punishing individuals as well as the limitations on legislative power to define and punish criminal behavior. The primary focus of the …

  6. Evidence Law and Practice I

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Isabelle R. Gunning This course provides a comprehensive survey of the rules governing admission of evidence in judicial trials. Students study the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE). In the course of studying the FRE, however, …

  7. Evidence Law and Practice II

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Isabelle R. Gunning This course provides a comprehensive survey of the rules governing admission of evidence in judicial trials. Students study the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE). In the course of studying the FRE, however, …

  8. Civil Litigation

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Ronald G. Aronovsky This course introduces students to the theory and practice of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, pre-trial motions and judicial management, post-trial motions, appeal, and the finality of …

  9. Criminal Procedure

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Rachel E. VanLandingham This course primarily focuses on constitutional constraints on the pre-trial gathering of evidence in criminal cases. Coverage emphasizes the Fourth Amendment's limitations on unreasonable searches and …

  10. Jurisdiction

    Credits: 3 Instructor(s): Ronald G. Aronovsky This course introduces students to jurisdictional issues relating to the power of courts to bind a defendant to a judgment and to adjudicate particular categories of cases. This course also explores problems …