LAW 735 - Virginia Law and Procedure

Credits: 3
Conditions: Although not mandatory, it would be helpful in terms of bar passage to take Core Skills as well if seats are available in that course. (Preference given to third-year students.)
Description: This course will introduce students to the substantive and procedural law of Virginia. The learning methodology will be a mix of lecture, class review of assigned reading, working hypotheticals, and student research presentations. This is a discussion course, and students are expected to participate. Grading will be based one-third each on: (1) class discussion (students will take turns being “on call” to make this manageable), (2) one research presentation into a topic of Virginia law, and (3) a final exam.