2016 Summer Intersession | 2016 Summer A | 2016 Summer C | 2016 Summer B
Lawyers are often called upon to be leaders. This short course introduces leadership theory, theories of persuasion (rhetoric), and principles of teamwork. Students will apply what they have learned of theory to a team project that imagines solutions for a problem currently facing Arizona. Teams will present their projects to the class. Individual projects will include a rhetorical analysis of a speech, writing a personal
mission statement, and three reflection papers.
This course will build on the skills developed in your first year of
legal writing. It will examine the writing process from the beginning
of the litigation process through post-trial matters. Students will
be required to draft documents such as office memoranda, client
letters, pleadings, discovery materials, motion briefs, and
settlement agreements.
Enrollment will be determined through a lottery
A study of constitutional criminal procedure with major emphasis on the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel, the Fifth Amendment's right against self-incrimination, and the Fourth Amendment's right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.
On three days, "class" consists of a group meeting between the students and the professor. On all other days, "class" consists of each student meeting individually with the professor for a half-hour conference. Conferences take place at the same time every day.
This five-credit course is designed to provide intensive training in legal research and writing. Students are expected to have a solid foundation in basic legal research and writing, and this course should further those skills. By the end of the course, students will be expected to have a working knowledge of the major library sources: reporters, digests, annotated statutes, legislative history, citators, and secondary authorities. Students will also be expected to master two basic writing formats: the office memo and the client letter. Significant time will also be spent writing motions, and students will be exposed to additional formats as well. Students will be required to rewrite all assignments, and will complete a total of approximately thirty assignments during the course. Students will receive extensive feedback in writing and during individual conferences, and all projects, including both original assignments and rewrites, will be graded. For this summer course, students are expected to spend an average of eight to ten hours per day on class assignments.
***NOTE: Once enrolled, students are not permitted to withdraw from the course without permission from the instructor. Withdrawal without approval will result in a failing grade for the course.
Class is limited to ASU JD degree candidates. Students are prohibited from working or taking any other courses during the session they are enrolled in this Intensive Legal Research and Writing course.
Enrollment in this class will be determined through a lottery.
This course examines all aspects of the negotiation process. Students will learn the principles and skills associated with both competitive and interest-based negotiation by participating in a series of simulation exercises inside and outside of class. The simulations involve negotiations in a wide variety of actions and will require substantial out-of-class preparation. The reading materials for the course include both theoretical literature and practice focused articles, and the class culminates in an extensive out-of-class negotiation simulation. Additionally, the class includes $75 in associated fees which cover payment for class simulations and access to an on-line negotiation tool.
This course introduces the student to the law of agency and examines the different forms of the most common business organizations in America today (sole proprietorships, partnerships (including limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships), limited liability companies (LLCs), and corporations. Regardless of an attorney’s specific area of practice, a basic understanding of the organization and management of business enterprises and of the law of agency is routinely needed across a broad and diverse range of legal specializations. We study the fiduciary relationships between the investors, owners and managers of a business. We study the laws applicable to businesses and the legal standard of conduct expected of companies and their owners and managers. While we study agency law, partnerships and LLCs, the major focus of the course is on the most popular form of business organization: the corporation, both public and close. We study how corporations are used to raise and manage capital, allocate risk, and divide ownership and management prerogatives. We focus on the responsibilities of boards of directors, the rights of shareholders, the issuance of stock, and corporate governance. The course analyzes basic business and legal decisions faced by business people. We also examine broader policy questions such as how business needs shape laws and regulations in the United States and, conversely, how laws and regulations promote and impede business. Readings from the Casebook are supplemented by readings from a book of Supplemental Materials. A Statutory Supplement is also required. No background in business, accounting, or finance is required.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance and participation is expected. Points will be given for participation up to the maximum permitted under the law school grading policy. Students will be called upon to participate. Substantial information will be delivered in class lectures that is not in the written course materials.
Evidence covers the basic rules that govern the admissibility of evidence in civil and criminal trial proceedings. The primary focus is on how the Federal Rules of Evidence operate in practice, with some attention to areas in which the Arizona Rules of Evidence differ from the Federal Rules. The course is primarily taught by the problem method, with a focus on the practical application of the rules in a trial setting. This is a complex and difficult subject, but one that most practicing lawyers -- including non-litigators -- need to know; and it would be an especially tough subject to try to learn from scratch from a bar review course. Students should make every effort to take Evidence before taking Trial Advocacy or clinical courses.
This course will examine the law of lawyering with significant focus on the ethical rules by which attorneys should conduct themselves in their various professional roles. The course will also examine the common and statutory law applicable to lawyers. The ultimate objective of the course is to give students both a working knowledge of the law governing lawyers and the practice of law and legal ethics and an appreciation for the difficulties and challenges that the professional currently confronts. Summer Intersession 2016
Law, Language, and Leadership
SLN #: 46793
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: D01
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Pollman
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This class will meet Monday through Friday beginning May 16, and continuing through May 27 from 9:15 am - noon
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Legal Advocacy
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, see course description
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Summer A 2016
Adv Legal Writing:Litigation Practice
SLN #: 44383
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: A02
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Holst
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This is an internet class that will be held from May 31 - June 27.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Criminal Procedure
SLN #: 46779
Course Prefix: LAW-604
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Kader
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This class will be taught Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm beginning Tuesday, May 31, and continuing through Monday, June 27. The final exam will be administered at 9:30 am on Thursday, June 30.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Intensive Legal Research and Writing
SLN #: 42961
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: A01
Credit Hours: 5
Instructor(s): Williams
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course will meet from June 6 - July 1.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 5
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: successful completion of first year legal writing courses
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, once enrolled for the course students may only withdraw with instructor approval
Limited Enrollment Number: 6
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Negotiation
SLN #: 46737
Course Prefix: LAW-733
Course Section: A01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Dauber
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course will meet on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 1:30 PM - 4:25 PM beginning Wednesday, June 1 and continuing through Monday, June 27.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance at all class session is required. Any unexcused absence may affect the grade. More than one absences will result in mandatory withdrawal from the course.
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Summer C 2016
Alternative Dispute Resolution (MLS Only iCourse)
SLN #: 44306
Course Prefix: LAW-702
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Scharff;Paiva
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Alternative Dispute Resolution (MLSOnline Only)
SLN #: 43193
Course Prefix: LAW-702
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Shufeldt
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Business Organizations (MLS Only iCourse)
SLN #: 47022
Course Prefix: LAW-654
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Menkhus
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Criminal Procedure (MLS Online Only)
SLN #: 44305
Course Prefix: LAW-604
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Alberts
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Externship
SLN #: 40050
Course Prefix: LAW-785
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-12
Instructor(s): Barnes
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
“Experience: The real teacher.” The Externship Program enhances your law school education and allows you the opportunity to work closely with esteemed lawyers, judges, and judicial clerks. Placements are available with governmental entities such as the United States Attorney, District of Arizona, the Arizona Attorney General, Maricopa County Attorney, and Maricopa County Public Defender, and with non-profit organizations, such as Community Legal Services, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest. Judicial placements may be available with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, Maricopa County Superior Court and occasionally the Arizona Supreme Court. Accordingly, the College will normally recognize a maximum of 12 credit hours for law school externship work in partial fulfillment of the J.D. degree under the guidelines set forth in the STATEMENT OF STUDENT POLICIES. All available externship opportunities are listed in an “Externship Manual” which will be available to students on-line in September (for spring) and December (for summer and fall.) A list of current externship placements may also be found at: https://www.law.asu.edu/currentstudents/CurrentStudents /Academics/ExternshipProgram.aspx. Please see Jennifer Barnes or Carolyn Landry in Room 101 if you have any questions about the Externship Program. There will be two mandatory classes for first time externs only and transfer students who have not yet had an ASU externship.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-12
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Independent Research (MLS Online Only)
SLN #: 46830
Course Prefix: LAW-592
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Independent Research (MSLB Students Only)
SLN #: 46757
Course Prefix: SLB-592
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Independent Study
SLN #: 40176
Course Prefix: LAW-781
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
A student wishing to pursue independent study or fieldwork for credit must obtain approval of the Dean’s designee and the consent of a faculty member to supervise a proposed project. The faculty member assigns the amount of credit that the proposal justifies. In awarding credit to a student for an independent study paper, a faculty member should require a quantum of work from the student which approximates the amount of work expected from students enrolled in a regular course taken for the same number of credits. Faculty members should set minimum lengths for independent study papers based upon the complexity of the subject, the existing volume of literature on the topic, the number of redrafts required to complete the assignment, and the originality of the student's work product. Although exact guidelines cannot be formulated in awarding credit, past practices indicate that generally a paper of approximately 12,500 – 18,750 words, including footnotes, which has been redrafted one or more times after review by the faculty member, will be required for three credits. Generally, a paper of roughly 8,750 – 12,500 words, including footnotes (with one redraft) should be required for two credits, and normally a minimum of 6,250 words, including footnotes (with one redraft), should be required for one credit.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Approval by Dean's designee and faculty supervisor
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Internship (MSLB Students Only)
SLN #: 46756
Course Prefix: SLB-584
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-12
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-12
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Lisa Foundation Patent Law Clinic
SLN #: 46738
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gross
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Prosecution Clinic
SLN #: 46739
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Vick
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Prosecution Clinic Client Component
SLN #: 43059
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Public Defender Clinic
SLN #: 40031
Course Prefix: LAW-772
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Lowrance
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Public Defender Clinic Client Component
SLN #: 42963
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Roth
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.US Law and Legal Analysis (MLS Online Only)
SLN #: 44301
Course Prefix: LAW-581
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Williams
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Summer B 2016
Business Organizations
SLN #: 43140
Course Prefix: LAW-654
Course Section: B01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Lynk
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This class will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am - 11:25 am beginning on Tuesday, July 5, and continuing through Thursday, July 28. The final exam will be administered at 8:30 am on Tuesday August 2.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: See course description
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Evidence
SLN #: 40288
Course Prefix: LAW-605
Course Section: B01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Baier
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 1:30 pm - 4:25 pm starting on Wednesday, July 6, and continuing through Monday, August 1. The final exam will be administered at 1:30pm on Thursday, August 4.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.Professional Responsibility
SLN #: 40847
Course Prefix: LAW-638
Course Section: B01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jones
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This class will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 12:25 pm beginning on Tuesday, July 5, and continuing through Monday, August 1. The final exam will be administered at 9:30 am on Wednesday August 3
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 35
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.