LAW 707L - Skills Immersion: Litigation

Course Type: Required Third Year Course
Credits: 2

Conditions: Graded Honors-Pass-Low Pass-Fail
Prerequisites: 3L class standing.
Description: In this two-week intensive course, students will develop litigation skills, following a single case from client interview to the end of trial. Significant opportunities to receive feedback and engage in reflection are included. Each student represents one or the other party in a simplified litigation matter. Each student interviews the client; plans strategy; develops a fact investigation plan; drafts pleadings; engages simple discovery; negotiates; presents a motion; prepares and executes direct and cross examinations; prepares and executes opening and closing statements; and conducts a trial. Students will be provided with base line exposure to a set of cross-cutting skills that will prepare students for the clinics, their practicum courses, and eventual entry to practice. Useful for any student who wishes to practice in dispute resolution forums and/or to understand the litigation consequences of failed transactions.