This substantive, foundational course deals with the laws, regulations, and policies impacting the family and its relationship to the government.
Foundations for the Study of Law
This first-semester course will introduce students to two sets of fundamental concepts necessary for the successful study of law.
Foundations for the Pursuit of Professionalism
This second-semester course will continue the focus on the learning skills addressed in Foundations for the Study of Law, so that each student continues to develop skills necessary for learning and understanding new concepts throughout their career in law.
Introduction to the MBE
This course is focused on driving student achievement on the bar exam by working to build critical exam skills.
Introduction to the MEE and MPT
This course covers areas of law most commonly tested on the UBE and provides students with the opportunity to practice drafting essay answers to MEE questions and completing MPTs.
Legal Practice I
This course integrates the teaching of legal reasoning and analysis, predictive legal writing, and legal research and problem solving with other lawyering skills, such as fact analysis and client interviewing.
Legal Practice II
This course introduces students to persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, client counseling, and negotiation.
Legislation and Regulation
This course introduces students to legislative process and the nature of statutory construction. It explores the role of public law, legislation, and administrative regulations.
Professional Responsibility
This course provides an introduction to professional and ethical issues that concern lawyers throughout their careers.
Professional Responsibility: Criminal Practice
This course provides an introduction to professional and ethical issues that concern lawyers working in a criminal practice setting.