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Spring 2018


"Dangers" of the Modern Administrative State

SLN #: 31868
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 005
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Shah
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar will examine––from a constitutional and rule-of-law perspective––central features of the modern administrative state, including as characterized by some of its strongest critics. Are these features genuinely worrisome, or reflective of the avoidable complexity of governance? What forces have driven the evolution of the administrative state? And what have critics of relevant constitutional doctrine and administrative law gotten wrong? This seminar will require intense classroom participation and a final paper.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Intro to Administrative Law
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Yes
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.



Admin Agencies & Regulations - Masters

SLN #: 30495
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Walton
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines the institutional role of federal administrative agencies. Topics include the source of administrative agencies; constitutional constraints on agency power; the different forms of agency rulemaking; agency adjudication of facts and law; the scope and purpose of judicial review of agency action; and the degree to which administrative agencies exercise executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

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: Online
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.



Adv Criminal Law - Masters

SLN #: 30496
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B02
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Dormady
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course considers principles of criminal procedure, with analytical emphasis on the right to counsel during trial, appellate, and post-conviction proceedings. It will also examine developments in the criminal justice system derived from the study of wrongful convictions during the Innocence Era.

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: 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.



Adv HR & Employment Law - Masters

SLN #: 30498
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B03
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): McCormick;Preudhomme
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course covers the laws that govern the rights and duties between employers and employees. It goes beyond knowledge of the law and focuses instead on the application of the legal knowledge to scenarios that HR professionals will encounter in both the private and public sectors.

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: 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.



Adv Legal Research

SLN #: 22012
Course Prefix: LAW-736
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): DiFelice
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will focus on a rigorous review of the basic print and electronic resources and strategies for conducting legal research, federal and state. Case law, statutes and legislative history, administrative rules and procedures and finding tools will all be covered. This course is labor intensive. The best way to learn to conduct effective legal research is to use the full range of tools available and then practice, practice, practice!

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: No

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Adv Research: LSI - Law & Neuroscience

SLN #: 31865
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor(s): Silver
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This LSI Research Cluster will be limited to 5 students (2Ls and 3Ls only), who will be selected through an application process. Students interested in applying to enroll in this Cluster should contact Lauren Burkhart in the Center for Law, Science & Innovation at lauren.burkhart@asu.edu for more information and application instructions.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 5
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.



Adv Sports Law - Masters

SLN #: 30499
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B04
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Renaut
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course studies law, policy and problem solving in the context of the sports industry, at all levels. Students will be exposed to professional, amateur, and international sports law issues, examining those issues in a problem-focused manner. The lectures for this course will be given by a variety of industry professionals, and each section will focus on a specific topic within the realm of sports. The requirements of this course are designed to challenge the students, as they will be expected to think about, not just read and view, the materials assigned. As the course progresses, readings and assignments may be added to address current events as they happen.

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: 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.



Advanced Estate Planning

SLN #: 12321
Course Prefix: LAW-660
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Becker
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will cover advanced estate planning and estate administration issues. Specifically, advanced valuation issues, marital deduction planning, fiduciary income tax, grantor trust income tax, issues relating to charitable trusts, and the generation skipping transfer tax. Estate and Gift Tax is a pre-requisite.

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: Estate & Gift Tax
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Grades will be assigned according to written papers.
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance is required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Alternative Dispute Resolution

SLN #: 31891
Course Prefix: LAW-702
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Sahani
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This survey course will give you a comprehensive overview of the use of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) methods in lieu of court litigation. The course will introduce the law and theory of arbitration, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and other alternatives to litigation in both domestic and international contexts. In addition, the course will provide a practical introduction to ADR techniques through simulations in order to help prepare students for future participation in advanced ADR courses, clinics and competitions. There are no prerequisites.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 24
Final Exam Given: Yes, short exam will be given
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Amateur Sports Law

SLN #: 13171
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gibson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines amateur sports law from a legal, business and problem-solving (policy) perspective. The course focuses primarily on interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics, including an examination of gender and racial equity issues. Students will argue an appeal in an infractions case and will prepare a paper offering a thoughtful solution to a significant problem in the amateur sports context.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
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: Take-Home
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.



Amateur Sports Law - MSLB

SLN #: 21698
Course Prefix: SLB-510
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gibson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines amateur sports law from a legal, business, and problem-solving (policy) perspective. It focuses primarily on interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics, including an examination of gender and racial equity issues. Students will argue an appeal in an infractions case and will prepare a paper offering a thoughtful solution to a significant problem in the amateur sports context.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Paper
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: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Paper
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.



Appellate Advocacy

SLN #: 13169
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Carter
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class is limited to JD candidates only - students will be selected through a lottery.

This 2-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Legal Method & Writing and Legal Advocacy
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.



Applied Project - MSLB

SLN #: 26525
Course Prefix: SLB-593
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:


Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
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.



Arbitration

SLN #: 31890
Course Prefix: LAW-701
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Meyerson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
As the use of alternative dispute resolution has increased dramatically, arbitration has become a mainstream dispute resolution process. This course will examine the Federal Arbitration Act(s), as well as Arizona’s two arbitration laws. Special segments will be devoted to labor, international, and securities arbitration. The course will highlight key stages in the arbitration process and post-hearing procedures to vacate and enforce arbitration awards. Important policy issues in arbitration will also be discussed. The course will also offer practical learning opportunities such as drafting arbitration clauses in contracts and agreements, and participation in a simulated arbitration hearing with real attorneys presenting arguments for the students to rule upon.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: 10 page paper
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 25
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.



Arbitration - Masters

SLN #: 30515
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Meyerson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class focuses upon the law, policy and practices relating to arbitration process, using a third-party neutral to render a decision for disputing parties, as it is utilized in consumer and commercial sectors. The class will focus on the Federal Arbitration Act, important policy implications of arbitration, and issues that organizations and individuals should consider when both contemplating entering an arbitration agreement and participating in an arbitration process.

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
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.



Arizona Constitutional Law

SLN #: 11682
Course Prefix: LAW-658
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bender
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Constitutional Law II is no longer a prerequisite for this class. If you would like to take the class, but are having problems registering, contact tammy.vavra@asu.edu to get an override.

The course in Arizona Constitutional Law concerns the important provisions of the Arizona Constitution that are significantly different from similar provisions in the U.S. Constitution and in other state constitutions. Topics include Arizona’s unique constitutional system of direct democracy (i.e., voter recall of elected officials, voter referenda and voter constitutional and legislative initiatives), the constitutional separation of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches of Arizona government, and Arizona constitutional and individual rights that are significantly different from, or more extensive than, rights protected by the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of other states. The primary focus will be on current political and legal controversies in these areas. There is no casebook for the course. We will access Arizona Supreme Court and other court opinions, as well as relevant proposed and existing Arizona legislation, through the internet.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: No
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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: 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.



Building Justice Institutions

SLN #: 26512
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Huber
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will focus on the importance of rule of law to U.S. engagement with a partner nation. Students will learn how the U.S. assists foreign countries and how the U.S. balances its priorities with a host country’s needs and interests. We will examine what types of justice assistance the U.S. provides, which agencies and departments within the U.S. Government are responsible for assistance, and who our foreign counterparts are. We will also discuss the roles and agendas of other actors who build justice institutions in transitioning countries, such as national governments and multi-lateral organizations. Students will learn how to plan rule of law development and how to formulate a strategy of engagement with a recipient country. Students will be challenged to think about all elements (political, military, financial, social, and environmental) that factor into U.S. engagement with a foreign country and will be asked to account for these when designing a program of justice sector assistance. By placing rule of law development within the context of broader U.S. national security goals and interests, students will begin to understand how rule of law fits into overall U.S. foreign policy. At the end of the course, students will be well-positioned to begin the process of embarking on a career of international rule of law development and justice capacity building.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Class participation and attendance will account for 10% of a student’s grade.
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

SLN #: 11686
Course Prefix: LAW-654
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gubler
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines the legal constraints that apply to business organizations with an emphasis on how the law addresses the problem of the separation of ownership from control in publicly held corporations. Alternatives to the corporate form, including partnership and the limited liability company, will also be addressed, although primarily as a comparative tool for achieving a more in-depth understanding of the corporation. Topics will include fiduciary law, shareholder voting, derivative suits, executive compensation and control transactions. These issues will be most relevant to those students who plan on representing business entities in transactions or litigation, however, it is difficult to overstate the importance of a general knowledge of these topics regardless of the area of law in which one plans to practice. Materials to be announced. No background in business, accounting or finance is required.

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
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes, participation in class discussion is expected

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Business Organizations

SLN #: 21950
Course Prefix: LAW-654
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Forst
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course describes how the laws governing business organizations impact the work of all lawyers. A basic understanding of the organization and management of business enterprises, and the law of agency, partnership, limited liability companies, corporations, and securities, is routinely needed across a diverse range of legal specializations.

Business enterprises can be organized in various ways to achieve different goals. It is fundamental to understand all the forms into which business enterprises are organized, and the pros and cons of each form. Lawyers are often called upon by business people to help them select the form of business through which they can most effectively achieve their business goals. Accordingly, we study sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and the increasingly popular new form of enterprise called the limited liability company (“LLC”). Changing perspective, we study how lawyers practicing in different fields encounter and interact with business organizations whether through litigation, transactions, taxation, or public policy.

As a teaching methodology, we follow a hypothetical business established as a sole proprietorship and the transition of that business to a partnership, LLC, and corporation. We study how each of these forms is legally established and managed. The major focus of the course is on the most popular form of business organization, the corporation. 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, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

We briefly survey why and how companies “go public” and the implications of this decision and examine how the capital markets are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the securities laws.

As an overarching theme, we examine how businesses are regulated and why. We analyze the legal standard of conduct expected of companies, their owners and executives. We also examine broader policy questions such as how our economic system and private business needs promote business interests and shape laws and regulations in the United States.

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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Participation Points: Yes
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 - Masters

SLN #: 30484
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Menkhus
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Covers the primary forms of business organizations: partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.

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: Online
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 Relationships - Masters

SLN #: 31808
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 007
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jones
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the legal frameworks that impact how business and individuals work together to achieve business and individual goals. Topics covered will include contracts, strategic partnerships, IP licensing arrangements, franchising, and others.

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
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, Law & Society

SLN #: 24858
Course Prefix: LAW-480
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Barnard
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, Law & Society

SLN #: 16809
Course Prefix: LAW-480
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Barnard
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.



Civil Litigation Clinic

SLN #: 31895
Course Prefix: LAW-773
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 6
Instructor(s): Barnes
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Second and third year student-attorneys enrolled in the Civil Litigation Clinic are certified by the Arizona Supreme Court to practice law and represent real clients who do not have adequate resources to hire an attorney. Student attorneys are responsible for handling all aspects of civil and administrative practice including: interviewing and counseling clients; conducting discovery in civil litigation; representing clients in contested administrative hearings; drafting pleadings, motions and appellate briefs; representing clients in settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials; and occasionally presenting oral argument in Arizona appellate courts and at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Most semesters, each student participates in one or more contested hearings or trials; acts as a fact investigator in preparation for a contested hearing or trial; and works on a written project such as a motion, brief, complaint, or disclosure statement.

Student-attorneys enrolled in the Civil Litigation Clinic represent clients in civil disputes and administrative proceedings under close faculty supervision. Cases may include:

• Consumer Fraud
• Employment Discrimination & Wage Claims
• Tenant’s Rights
• Benefits Eligibility for Individuals with Disabilities

The Civil Litigation Clinic also includes an advanced seminar that focuses on simulation exercises in such matters as: advanced interviewing techniques, fact investigation, case theory development, client counseling, civil discovery, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and courtroom advocacy. It is a graded course, with grading based on diligence, effectiveness and responsibility in representing clients, and on classroom participation.

Evidence and Professional Responsibility are prerequisite or co-requisite courses.

NOTE: Please see the Clinical Program website for more details. law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics/civil-litigation

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 6
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence and Professional Responsibility are prerequisite or co-requisite courses
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, last day to withdraw without special permission from the Associate Dean of the Clinical Programs is two weeks prior to the first seminar class.
Limited Enrollment Number: 8
Final Exam Given: No
Participation Points: Per syllabus
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance at all seminars and staff meetings required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Civil Pretrial Practice

SLN #: 11667
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Turk;Klain
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This skills course will focus on the several aspects of pre-trial practice in civil litigation, including discovery planning and implementation, disclosure, interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, examinations and viewings, depositions, discovery sanctions and pre-trial motion practice. Students will explore both the strategic and tactical aspects of pre-trial practice. Through a series of mini-projects and classroom exercises and simulations based on a hypothetical case students will begin to develop skills in pre-trial litigation. These mini-projects and classroom activities will provide the basis for evaluation in this pass-fail course.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
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.



Civil Procedure II

SLN #: 26494
Course Prefix: LAW-602
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Berch
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Civil Procedure II will expand on the coverage of pre-trial litigation that you received in Civil Procedure I, by focusing on pretrial discovery in civil cases and on how civil cases involving multiple claims and/or multiple parties (including class actions) are brought and defended in US courts, primarily in federal courts. The course will focus on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, but may touch on advanced issues in topics such as injunctive relief, standing and personal jurisdiction. We will use material from actual cases as well as readings from a casebook and articles.

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: Civil Procedure I
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.



Civil Rights Legislation

SLN #: 26496
Course Prefix: LAW-620
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Calleros
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will examine the Reconstruction-era Civil Rights Acts, particularly sections 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1988 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code, with an emphasis on sections 1981 and 1983. Section 1981 imposes liability for racial discrimination in contractual relations, and section 1983 imposes liability for deprivation of federal rights under the auspices of state authority. The latter will consume most of the semester. Although we will necessarily discuss federal constitutional and statutory rights that litigants seek to vindicate under section 1983, our study will focus on the statutory prerequisites to liability, such as the requirement that the deprivation be taken "under the color of" state law, various immunities from liability, standards for imposing liability on supervisors or governmental entities, and remedies. The class will also briefly address other civil rights issues, such as employment discrimination under Title VII and civil rights issues that may emerge during the semester.

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: Professor reserves discretion, as allowed by policies
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.



Compliance and Risk Management

SLN #: 30115
Course Prefix: LAW-394
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Koretz
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.



Conflict of Laws

SLN #: 21576
Course Prefix: LAW-603
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Higdon
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Conflict of laws deals with cases that involve more than one jurisdiction. The subject includes the jurisdiction of courts over nonresidents; which jurisdiction's laws apply to controversies between residents of different states or when a dispute arises from events or transactions that transcend state boundaries; constitutional and other limits on the parties' right to choose applicable law; conflicts between state and federal laws; and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Many issues that will be discussed are as old as our federal system. Others are as recent as today's headlines, e.g., does the Full Faith and Credit Clause permit a state to impose its public policy to reject marriages sanctioned in another state? Conflict of laws was recently added by the Arizona Supreme Court as a subject that may be covered in the essay portion of the Arizona Bar Examination.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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 Unsecure
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.



Constitutional Law I

SLN #: 11679
Course Prefix: LAW-522
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gartner
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The role of courts in the federal system; the distribution of powers between state and federal governments; separation of powers within the federal government.

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.



Constitutional Law I

SLN #: 11689
Course Prefix: LAW-522
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Eckstein
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will examine the basic principles of American constitutional law through a study of the United States Supreme Court cases in which those principles have been, and are being, developed.

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.



Constitutional Law I

SLN #: 11691
Course Prefix: LAW-522
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Lindquist
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course concerns the basic principles of American constitutional law in the areas of federalism, separation of powers and individual rights and liberties. We will not use a casebook, but will read U.S. Supreme Court and other opinions in the unedited form in which they are initially handed down.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: No
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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: 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.



Constitutional Law I

SLN #: 26492
Course Prefix: LAW-522
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Sellers
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will examine the basic principles of American constitutional law through a study of the United States Supreme Court cases in which those principles have been, and are being, developed.

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.



Constitutional Law II

SLN #: 11693
Course Prefix: LAW-625
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Weinstein
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course will deal with individual rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. Specific areas will include substantive due process, freedom of expression and religion, and equal protection.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
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.



Construction Law

SLN #: 11669
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Holden
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course uses case studies based on actual construction projects as the primary teaching tool. Topics that will be covered include: types of construction contracts; the basic relationships among the owners, architects/engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers on a project; express and implied warranties; the role of the schedule and claims related to scheduling; change orders and concealed site condition claims; mechanics' liens, stop notices and other payment remedies; types of insurance and insurance coverage disputes on construction projects; proving damages; and the trial of a construction case and the use of expert witnesses. The class is being taught by experienced practicing lawyer. Extensive student participation during class is expected.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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.



Contemporary Issues in Tribal Economic Development

SLN #: 13168
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: D01
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Morgan
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This spring break course will be held in Nebraska on the Winnebago reservation at Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Class will meet Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9.
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Federal Indian Law I is a pre-requisite for this class.

Administration of the Final Exam will be discussed in class.

The class is limited to 10 students - if there is more student demand, students seeking the Indian Law certificate will receive preference.

Ho-Chunk, Inc. (HCI) is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Established in 1994 in Winnebago, Nebraska with one employee, HCI has grown to over 1,100 employees with operations in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Washington, D.C., Afghanistan, Mexico and Iraq. HCI operates 18 subsidiaries in a diverse range of industries including information technology, construction, government contracting, professional services, wholesale distribution, office products and technology, logistics, marketing, media and retail.

The class is designed to train students to implement practical political, legal and economic solutions to help Tribe's implement a broad range of economic development activities. It is offered by Lance Morgan, who has combined his legal and business expertise to develop one of the most successful native owned corporations in the country, Ho-Chunk, Inc. Historically Federal Indian Law has had a negative effect on tribal economic development by limiting the tribes in a number of ways. The seminar will focus the economic impediments create by Federal Indian Law. The class seminar will not just describe the problem but give real examples of how tribes have actually overcome such legal impediments to create successful businesses and bypass some of the legal restrictions. Additionally, the seminar will also focus on having the students understand Federal Indian Law is restrictive in nature and that if they are going to be successful lawyers that they will have to use Federal Indian Law as a starting point, not an endpoint.

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: Federal Indian Law I
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 10
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.



Contract Review and Structure - Masters

SLN #: 30501
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 005
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Erickson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
In this course, students will learn how to work with contracts by exploring the drafting and commenting processes. Although students will learn some drafting techniques, the focus of the course is not on drafting entire contracts from scratch. Rather, students will learn how certain contract language can affect a party’s legal rights. Students will also learn how to comment on contract drafts and how to choose the proper contract terms to achieve their employer’s goals and the best deal for their own companies or employers.

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: Fundamentals of Contract Law is a Pre or Co-Requisite
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.



Copyright Law

SLN #: 26500
Course Prefix: LAW-646
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Kappes
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course provides a detailed introduction to the law of copyright. It emphasizes the basics of traditional copyright protection for art, music, and literature and but also considers the application of those basic principles in an age of digital technology (music sharing á la Grokster, internet hyperlinking, protection of computer programs and user interfaces, and similar current issues). Copyright law is now important well beyond the entertainment industry, although many of the decisions we study derive from that genre. (Humphrey Bogart, Cole Porter, George Harrison, J.D. Salinger, Superman, Mickey Mouse, and many other luminaries make cameo appearances in our cases.) Copyright (and copyright-like protection schemes) have become an increasingly important element of a general law practice as a result of the explosive growth in economic value of information-based products, like computer software and digital networks and databases. The lawyer ignorant of basic copyright principles will be increasingly handicapped in many areas of practice, such as negotiating technology transfers, drafting contractual rights, developing schemes of protection and privacy, distinguishing criminal from noncriminal behavior, and in litigation. But more important than all that, the cases and materials are lots of fun!

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: Participation points may be given
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance is expected

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Copyright Law - Masters

SLN #: 30485
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A02
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Carter
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course explores the legal rights in original forms of human expression.

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
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.



Corporate Governance Law

SLN #: 13170
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Lynk
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will focus on the responsibilities of corporate directors and officers, and of the lawyers who advise them, in managing and operating publicly traded for-profit business corporations. These issues have become increasingly important in the wake of the collapse of Enron and other corporations in 2000-2002; the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; the recession of 2008; and the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

Business corporations are organized to make money. By maximizing profits businesses achieve their highest social utility -- they provide goods or services to consumers; profits to shareholders; jobs and wages to employees; and tax revenue to the state. To achieve these results within the law corporate managers should adhere to good corporate governance practices. What is good corporate governance? How does good corporate governance promote the goals of a good corporate citizen? Who is entitled or required to make the decisions necessary for a business corporation to function? What legal and ethical constraints do we as a society impose on corporate decision-makers in the exercise of their responsibilities? Are these constraints working? Is it appropriate to impose civil or criminal liability on a publicly-traded corporation, which can act only through its agents and directors for the illegal conduct of those agents or directors? Do corporate lawyers have a duty as "gatekeepers" to the board of directors, the shareholders and the corporation itself to insure that a proper governance structure is in place and is being followed, and that business decisions are being made in conformity with the law?

This seminar will examine these questions through various case studies drawn from different industries from the past as well as today. A desk book of materials including various articles, state and federal cases, and excerpts from recent federal legislation will be prepared and made available from the Copy Center. A casebook is not currently required.

The goal of the course is to illustrate the variety and complexity of dilemmas lawyers can face when advising corporate clients, and help students use the legal tools available to them to work through these problems toward satisfactory solutions. As a part of the seminar, students will be divided into teams of two persons each, and each team will make a PowerPoint presentation to the class on a corporate governance topic, chosen after consultation with Prof. Lynk, involving a particular corporation or industry. At the end of the course these presentations will be complied onto a disc and copies of the disc will be distributed to the entire class. Each student will also write a final paper.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, seminar paper is required
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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: Business Organizations
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: In-class presentation required
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is encouraged

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Corporate Taxation

SLN #: 31881
Course Prefix: LAW-627
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Valentine
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Students who have taken Business Entities Taxation may not take Corporate Tax

This is the basic course on the tax problems of corporations and shareholders. The topics will cover what entities are taxable as corporations, distributions to shareholders (dividends and redemptions), liquidations and sales of assets, organizational problems, reorganizations, and the special tax provisions applicable to small businesses. If time permits, more specialized topics such as collapsible corporations, personal holding companies, accumulated earnings problems, and multiple corporations will be taken up.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Federal Income Tax
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.



Creative Writing for Lawyers

SLN #: 26513
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor(s): Stuart
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will meet on 7 Thursdays during the semester.

This a one-credit workshop/class delivered in seven two-hour sessions. It is designed for law students who already write “clearly, cogently, and comprehensively,” but think there should be more than those three “C’s. There is. I call it creative writing for lawyers. The secret is something lawyers did not learn in law school. We learned it by practicing law. And we learned it first from clients, who demanded more from us than just clarity, cogency, and comprehensive content. Unlike the legal world, the literary world has always demanded systematic focus, a conscious writing style, and an understanding of the patterns that exist in one variation or another (drumroll here). The secret is effective storytelling. The course syllabus is not a story, and just barely qualifies as something the three Cs would be proud of. The syllabus hints at, suggests, and implies what my course is designed to do. It's designed to whet your appetite. If writing for story tastes good to you, then you will use the techniques that fiction writers use in telling their stories. But you will always be bound by the truth; in legal briefs, letters to clients, and in legal opinions. Truth is the law's glue.

This class is a crossover from merely conveying the legal issue to telling the legal story underlying the issue. That’s how Louis Achinloss, Earle Stanly Gardner, John Grisham, John Mortimor, Richard North Patterson, and Scott Turrow did it. All were excellent lawyers before they became best-seller novelists. First, they wrote the law, then they crossed over and wrote fiction. They drafted legal papers the same way they later drafted manuscripts—by using story as the spine of whatever they wrote. They wrote differently from appellate judges whose opinions will control much of your life as a lawyer. And differently from how clients, trial judges, and opposing lawyers expect you to write. If you write for story, in addition the three Cs, you will make judges happy, clients smile, and astound your colleagues.

Perhaps I’m a one-man band, but I think clients and judges deserve more from us than we give them in our writing. Some lawyers practice law in much the same way musicians tune pianos, or cosmeticians apply makeup. They do it competently, but without understanding the value of drama, or the power of dramatic skills. Think about Truman Capote and his gift to the legal world; not to mention his impact on the literary world. He recognized the public’s growing interest in nonfiction, but objected to that genre’s traditionally dry style. Did he have lawyers in mind when he thought about “dry style”? He posed a groundbreaking question in the 1960’s—what would happen if a true story were told in the form of a novel? His 1965 novel (“In Cold Blood”) is a meticulously researched, factual account of the rampage, and ultimate execution of two sociopathic murderers. He melded the accuracy of nonfiction with the dramatic force of fiction. You won’t master any of the vital skills of using storytelling as the spine of legal writing in this class. It’s only seven two-hour workshops. But you’ll extend your legal-literary reach. That will inch you into a new generation of lawyers, some of whom took this class. They now write on the foggy frontier between legal writing and creative nonfiction writing. It might rejuvenate you. I suggest you read the syllabus before signing up to take the class. If you like the syllabus, you’ll love the course.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
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
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
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 Law

SLN #: 11655
Course Prefix: LAW-516
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Luna
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Basic principles of criminal liability. Acts and omissions (actus reus), mental states and negligence (mens rea), excuses (e.g., insanity), justifications (e.g., self defense)--all ultimately illustrated in a sample crime (usually homicide).

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.



Criminal Law

SLN #: 11666
Course Prefix: LAW-516
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Noreuil
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Basic principles of criminal liability. Acts and omissions (actus reus), mental states and negligence (mens rea), excuses (e.g., insanity), justifications (e.g., self defense)--all ultimately illustrated in a sample crime (usually homicide).

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.



Criminal Law

SLN #: 21724
Course Prefix: LAW-516
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Shah
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Basic principles of criminal liability. Acts and omissions (actus reus), mental states and negligence (mens rea), excuses (e.g., insanity), justifications (e.g., self defense)--all ultimately illustrated in a sample crime (usually homicide).

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.



Criminal Procedure

SLN #: 11681
Course Prefix: LAW-604
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Sands
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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.

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.



Current Issues in US Constitutional Law

SLN #: 11671
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 005
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bender
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This is an advanced course that discusses specific important current constitutional issues in depth. The topics each year will be issues that are prominent at the time the course is given. For the spring, 2018, semester topics might include: the constitutionality of politically partisan gerrymandering, the constitutionality of a Muslim travel ban, whether transgender people can constitutionally be excluded from the U.S. military, how the Emoluments Clause applies to the President, constitutional limits on the President’s power to pardon, whether anti-discrimination protections for gays violate religious liberty, etc.

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
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance and class participation required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Cyberspace Law

SLN #: 13186
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Clinton
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The explosive growth of the importance, economic significance, and reach of computer software and the Internet has spawned a burgeoning field of law that attorneys practising in the 21st century will need to understand and address. The ability of computer technology to instantaneously transfer across jurisdictional boundaries or broadcast worldwide digital information, whether the information in the computer file takes the form of a music file, a document, a picture, a television program or motion picture, or a computer software program, poses significant threats to businesses and established intellectual property regimes. Issues of this type include file sharing of music and motion pictures and the legal protections surrounding digital rights management. The movement of businesses into the virtual world of the Internet has also created a host of trademark and domain name control issues. In some circumstances, efforts are made to apply existing legal concepts to these new problems arising in cyberspace; while in other cases entirely new legal strategies must be developed. The Cyberspace Law course will examine a diverse group of emerging cyberspace legal issues with a focus on the interface of jurisdictional and intellectual property regimes with the virtual world of the Internet.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
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: None - Intellectual Property Background Helpful
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Optional
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Instructor enforces law school attendance policy
Online Course Site: TWEN

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Death Penalty

SLN #: 11673
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 007
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Baich
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will survey the major constitutional and operational issues relating to the death penalty in the United States. The required readings consist of United States Supreme Court decisions and supplementary reading material. Copies of the assigned cases are available from a variety of online sources, including Westlaw and LexisNexis. Supplementary materials will be available through the course Blackboard site. All students are expected to read the assigned cases and other materials prior to class. Grades in this class are based on CLASS PARTICIPATION, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, AND ATTENDANCE.

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: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Decedent's Estates

SLN #: 11668
Course Prefix: LAW-618
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Becker
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The Decedent's Estates course will provide an overview of the law of intestacy, wills, probate and non-testamentary property transfers. This course focuses on common law and a comparison between the Uniform Probate Code and the Arizona statutes. Drafting issues and techniques are covered. The course is comprehensive, but does NOT cover complex estate planning or tax. This course is important for all second and/or third year law students. Every lawyer should have a working knowledge of wills and estates. This is also a major subject on most bar exams. This course will use the Dukeminier Johanson "Wills, Trusts and Estates" casebook, and will cover chapters 1 - 8 therein.

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.



Disability Law

SLN #: 11662
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Daly-Rooney;Dooley
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Lawyers and their use of the tools of lawyering have secured and now protect the civil rights of people with disabilities. This course will consider how the law has furthered the full participation of people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, housing, governmental services (including education), and travel. We will analyze the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Fair Housing Act Amendments, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. As Disability Law is a rapidly evolving body of law, we will develop a foundation of the elements of the legal claims available under these statutes and study selected recent judicial decisions expanding the body of disability rights law.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Take-Home
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: In-class presentation is required summarizing results of research of an entity’s ADA compliance of a specific requirement of the student’s choice.
Participation Points: Participation points awarded
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.



Duties,Obligation and Rights - Masters

SLN #: 30486
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A03
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Edgell
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines the fundamental employee rights and employer obligations established by federal law and encompasses an examination of the National Labor Relations Act; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Equal Pay Act; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Worker's Compensation; the Family Medical Leave Act; the Pregnancy Discrimination Act; and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: No
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: N/A
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: No
Final Exam Given: Yes - Multiple Choice Exam
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: Discussion points for participating in discussion board (required)
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Online course - N/A
Online Course Site: Canvas

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Econ Dev in Indian Country

SLN #: 26507
Course Prefix: LAW-718
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Miller
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class focuses on a wide range of tribal and individual Indian economic development issues. Relevant federal cases, statutes, regulations, and case studies will be used. The primary purpose of the class is to describe and analyze the political, legal, economic, structural, and cultural issues faced by tribal governments and communities when they develop their economies. Additional emphasis will be placed on how tribal initiatives may conflict with federal case law, state jurisdiction, and federal policies towards tribal economic development. The focus will be on helping identify and implement creative tribal-based solutions. Although relevant legal principles will be explained when necessary, having taken a course in Federal Indian law will be helpful.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Drafting contract provisions, a contract, and a client letter
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Skills Requirement: Yes*
Simulation Course: No
Note: The graduate writing requirement cannot be combined with the flexible writing or skills requirement. The flexible writing requirement can also be used to fulfill the skills requirement if they are both marked above.
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: None. Indian Law I recommended.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Contract negotiation sessions
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Students can write a paper
Participation Points: Yes
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.



eDiscovery and Digital Evidence

SLN #: 31859
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 008
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Holm
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The advent of eDiscovery has had an extraordinary impact on American jurisprudence. The unbridled proliferation of e-mail and other forms of electronically stored information (“ESI”) has proved daunting to litigants, counsel and the courts. ESI has eclipsed other forms of evidence and has required a radical change in how disputes are litigated and resolved. Recent eDiscovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the rules of many states, including Arizona, are a testament to the judiciary’s recognition of the growing importance of eDiscovery in our judicial system. This course will address the rapidly developing eDiscovery case law and tackle the challenging issues arising from the emerging eDiscovery phenomenon. Subject areas covered will include a survey of relevant information technology, ESI preservation obligations, search and retrieval, ESI production methods, spoliation and sanctions, attorney-client privilege and ethical issues, and admissibility of digital evidence.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Must be a JD student
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.



Education & the Law

SLN #: 13188
Course Prefix: LAW-721
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Herf
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
A review of the legal and policy considerations that provide the foundation of the law of public education. This will include a review of student and employee rights, Constitution and Statutory rights, funding issues, legal and practical aspects of governing bodies, rights and responsibilities of administrators, teachers [including statutory child abuse reporting requirements and immunity issues], collective bargaining and employee concerted activity and students.

This advanced course in education addresses constitutional law, federal and state statutory and regulatory provision and case law . The studies will encompass the development of statutory and case including their impact upon education in the United States and the State of Arizona. The class will analyze and report on analyze major decisions of the United States Supreme Court in the areas of finance, religion, free speech, collective bargaining, student and teacher rights, rights of the disabled, desegregation and discrimination including recent Arizona decisions. The major critical legal issues in traditional public charter and private education will be discussed. Each student as a significant part of the class and their grade will select from a list of suggested areas or designate an area of interest and prepare a paper power and partner with the instructor to lead the class discussion on the topic. The presentation should be scheduled to fill the major component of the class time and will be the focus of each student to master a particular area of law. Practical skills application will be used in the final two class period with outside expert witnesses and student participants in all roles involving student expulsion with issues related to guns at school and disability identification and accommodation by the District.. If scheduling permits a session shall be devoted to an employee grievance and the resolution process. We will analyze several U.S. Supreme Court decisions involving educational issues, their history and future impact.

Course Structure/Approach
This course will consist of lecture, individual and group assignments,on Constitutional issues, including major topical presentation by each student or in some instances a two student team where you will teach for that class period using a power point outline followed by a paper on the chosen subject of law review quality. A special education due process expulsion hearing which will incorporate issues involving school rules, special education and due process will comprise the final two sessions of the class. Student roles will include the lawyers for the District seeking expulsion, lawyers for the family opposing expulsion, the cast of participants and the decision making make school board who will debate the evidence.

Grading/Assessment
Topical Paper, Power Point and Classroom presentation-75% of final grade;
Attendance and Participation-Essential as it will constitute 25 % of the final grade

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, see course description
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
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.



Employment Law

SLN #: 12316
Course Prefix: LAW-629
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Tiffen
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course is a survey course covering the major statutes and common law governing the employment relationship. Subjects include discrimination in employment, wage and hour law, workplace safety, employee benefits, wrongful discharge, and the National Labor Relations Act, and other statutory and common law regulation of the employment relationship.

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 - Open to Hard-disk but not to Internet
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.



Entertainment Business Contracts

SLN #: 31860
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 010
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Mableson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The deal structures and contracts used in the entertainment business are considered the harshest in any industry, anywhere. In addition to providing instruction in the legal issues in the entertainment business, this class will teach you several deal/business models, revenue models, and advanced contract drafting skills that will be transportable to other industries and practice areas.

In this business, the law is the business model, a rare confluence that puts lawyers in charge of the business. Most executive officers who run the entertainment business are lawyers.

Deals & Contracts: Are you interested in knowing how the deals are structured and what terms are negotiable and what are not? We look at many many deal structures and contracts so that you will have a working knowledge of deal terms and deal structures that are portable to other contracts and industries.

Players: Who are the players in the business and what roles do they assume? What is the difference between managers, agent, and lawyers? How are they regulated?

Artists, Sports Stars and Celebrities: What rights and interests do they have? What sort of business entities do they form to protect their interests? How do they make money? How do personal service contracts differ from other types of deals?

Sponsorship and Merchandising Deals. How these deals structured and the interplay of trademark law is reviewed.

How does the music business work? Are all the nightmarish stories true? How does the Film & TV business work? What contracts are used and how are they negotiated?

The Entertainment Business is also about content and digital distribution. As technology develops, so do the distribution models. This class also explores the genres of film, television, book publishing, music composition and publishing, sound recordings, and other new media that rapidly expanding and converging in the digital age. As more and more people are engaging with digital entertainment, content creators are discovering ways to produce and deliver content faster and more effectively. The legal issues that accompany the creation of content in our interconnected world present opportunities for future lawyers to develop traditional and non-traditional practices in the Arts & Entertainment and Sports businesses.

Grading: Class participation (25%) & Final written exam (75%)

Prerequisites: Contract Law and Legal Writing

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Copyright or IP class is helpful but not required

Instructor (adjunct): Connie J. Mableson, JD: Ms. Mableson is an intellectual property attorney in practice for 34 years. Her practice emphasis is arts and entertainment, internet law, and technology law. She has represented successful clients in all aspects of the entertainment business including Stephenie Meyers (Twilight), Allison DuBois (The Medium), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), many New York Times best-selling authors, independent film projects, musicians, publishers, and game developers. She is a member of the ABA section of Science and Technology, and Forum on Sports & Entertainment. Connie is the former Chair of the City of Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission and has extensive experience in entertainment deal-making and new media.

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: Contracts & Legal Writing. Copyright Law is a pre or co-requisite, subject to instructor waiver
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Yes, 25% of class grade
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.



Entrepreneurship, Law, & Strategy - Masters

SLN #: 32512
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 012
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Wolf
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.



Environmental Law

SLN #: 21982
Course Prefix: LAW-631
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bradshaw
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course provides a survey of environmental regulation and policy. It draws upon cases arising under major environmental statutes, supplemented by transactional and background materials. The course explores the legal, policy, economic, scientific, and ethical aspects of environmental protection.

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.



Evidence

SLN #: 11658
Course Prefix: LAW-605
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Berch
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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 taught by the problem method, with occasional simulations designed to illustrate how litigators deal with witness testimony and other forms of evidence at trial. 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.

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.



Evidence - Masters

SLN #: 30487
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A04
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Dickinson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course 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 taught by the problem-method, with occasional simulations designed to illustrate how litigators deal with witness testimony and other forms of evidence at trial.

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: 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 #: 11659
Course Prefix: LAW-785
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-12
Instructor(s): English
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/cs/academics/externships Please see Carolyn Landry in Room 420 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: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
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.



Externship (3L Bar)

SLN #: 17593
Course Prefix: LAW-785
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 1-6
Instructor(s): English
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Externship reserved for students enrolled in the Early February Bar exam program.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-6
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
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.



Externship (Rule of Law)

SLN #: 11684
Course Prefix: LAW-785
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 1-9
Instructor(s): Williamson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:


Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-9
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
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.



Family Law

SLN #: 31880
Course Prefix: LAW-612
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Matsumura
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The law of marriage and divorce is the primary focus of this course. This includes the law governing entry into marriage, the legal consequences of being married, and the dissolution of the marital status. Topics include: the division of property, spousal maintenance and child support, child custody arrangements, antenuptial and separation agreements, and jurisdictional issues. To the extent time permits, non-traditional families are also considered, including marriage between same-sex partners, the rights and obligations of unmarried cohabitants, and the establishment of paternity rights and obligations. Relevant Arizona Statutes are referred to throughout the course where appropriate as examples, but the course is not limited to Arizona law.

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.



Federal Courts

SLN #: 19736
Course Prefix: LAW-613
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hurwitz;Nomkin
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
An intensive examination of federal jurisdiction and the allocation and distribution of judicial power. Specific areas of inquiry will include: Issues in judicial review. Congressional power to control jurisdiction. Relationship of state and federal courts. Supreme Court appellate jurisdiction. District Court jurisdiction. State sovereign immunity. Abstention. Anti-injunction statute and principles of federalism.

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.



Federal Income Taxation

SLN #: 11672
Course Prefix: LAW-606
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Scharff
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Federal income tax touches virtually every aspect of modern American life. For practicing lawyers, a basic understanding of the structure and vocabulary of the tax code is critical. In this course, an introduction to federal income taxation, we will learn the basic rules that govern the income tax system, with a particular focus on individuals and unincorporated businesses. Unlike courses that are based on common law, this course will require students to study statutory and administrative law extensively. As we delve into the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, we will also consider fundamental tax policy questions along the way, asking not just what the law is, but also, what it could be and, perhaps, should be.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
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.



Federal Indian Law II

SLN #: 13755
Course Prefix: LAW-704
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Clinton
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course surveys legal issues surrounding the ownership and development of Indian lands and resources. Included in that survey are issues regarding treaty rights, property rights, water rights, hunting and fishing rights, natural resources development, and environmental issues in Indian Country. This course does not require a working knowledge of the jurisdictional questions surveyed in Federal Indian Law I, although some background, either from that course or review of William Canby, American Indian Law in a Nutshell is helpful.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Maybe
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: for writers
Participation Points: Yes - see syllabus
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: see syllabus

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



First Amendment

SLN #: 13172
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 007
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Weinstein
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The first few sessions will be devoted to reviewing basic material on free speech as well as recently decided Supreme Court decisions on the subject. The seminar will then cover topics in free speech to be selected by the class and the instructor. We may also spend a session or two on the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment.

Sessions at the end of the semester will be devoted to discussions of drafts or outlines of student papers.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Mandatory

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Foreign Policy Design

SLN #: 13916
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 020
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bradtke
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Students constitute an U.S. Embassy Country Team for a specific country and manage a reality-based diplomatic agenda. The focus country will be one dealing with challenges related to the establishment of rule of law and good governance. Students will be assigned the actual roles of Embassy team members, and together with their “Ambassador,” practice how U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the rule of law sector, is developed and executed in the field. For this semester, the course will deal with U.S. relations with Azerbaijan. Among the key issues in U.S. relations with Azerbaijan are the following: regional stability, in particular a peaceful settlement for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia, energy security, promoting democracy and the rule of law, combatting terrorism and transnationals threats, and expanding trade and economic relations. Over the course of US relations with Azerbaijan since it achieved its independence from the Soviet Union in 1992, human rights and rule of law issues have been the source of frequent tension.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
Final Exam Given: No
Participation Points: Participation, team work, and initiative will account for 15% of a student’s grade
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.



Foreign Relations Law

SLN #: 19234
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 035
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Gartner
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course examines the constitutional and statutory doctrines related to the foreign relations of the United States. It will analyze the distribution of foreign relations powers between the Executive, the Congress, and the Courts. The course will also cover topics including the status of treaties and other types of international agreements, the role of the states in foreign relations, and recent developments in foreign relations law.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Yes
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.



Foundations of American Business Law

SLN #: 30114
Course Prefix: LAW-315
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Markos
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.



Fundamentals of Contract Law - Masters

SLN #: 30516
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Burnette
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will explore the fundamental principles of contract law under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code statutory provisions. The focus will be on issues of contract formation and interpretation, defenses to enforcement, warranties and conditions, and remedies for breach of contract.

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
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.



Genetics and the Law

SLN #: 21715
Course Prefix: LAW-617
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Marchant;Cardineau
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Many commentators predict that the 21st Century will be the Century of the Genome, in which advances in genetic technology will fundamentally transform society, the economy, and our day-to-day lives. Already, advances in genetic sciences are having a substantial impact on diverse areas such as criminal law, health care, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. The legal system is increasingly being called upon to address issues related to genetics, and many legislators, judges, regulators, and practicing attorneys are scrambling to learn about the new legal problems and opportunities created by advances in genetic sciences. This course will provide students with background on genetics and recent genetic advances, and it will address the legal consequences and issues associated with such advances. Specific legal topics that will be covered include forensic uses of DNA, genetic privacy and confidentiality, genetic discrimination in employment and insurance, genetic testing in the workplace, genetic screening, gene therapy and genetic enhancement, pharmacogenomics, stem cell and tissue culture research, cloning, and patenting and licensing of genetic technology. No prior study or knowledge of genetics or molecular biology is required. The readings will include materials presenting the fundamental ideas of modern genetics.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Research Paper
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.



Gideon Fellowship

SLN #: 31870
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 008
Credit Hours: 6
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This is a year-long fellowship. The applicant is selected through an application process. Information about the fellowship, and the application can be found at: https://www.la w.asu.edu/cs/clinics

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 6
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
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.



Global Approaches to Immigration & Citizenship

SLN #: 11674
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 009
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Banks
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines the variety of ways that immigration and citizenship issues are regulated outside of the United States. Students will become familiar with international, regional, and domestic legal rules governing immigration and citizenship. Topics to be explored will include access to citizenship, admission requirements, deportation, and unauthorized migration. Legal regimes to be explored include the European Union, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Canada, Haiti, and the United Arab Emirates. Grades will be based on class participation, a class presentation, and a paper.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Paper
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: It is recommended, but not required, that students take Immigration & Citizenship prior to this seminar.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Paper and class presentation
Participation Points: Yes
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.



Health Care Fraud

SLN #: 15880
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: B01
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor(s): Giancola
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will meet for 6 weeks beginning Monday, March 12, continuing through Monday, April 16.

This class will introduce students to the federal laws, regulations, and guidance that have been enacted to combat fraud and abuse in federal health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The topics to be covered include an overview of Medicare, an introduction to the primary civil and criminal fraud statutes, such as the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, fraud and abuse investigations, initiatives, enforcement and prosecution by the government against health care providers, the impact and implications of Qui tam actions, the fraud and abuse provisions contained in recent health care reform legislation (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010), self-disclosure protocols, and practical considerations for defending health care fraud and abuse investigations and cases.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
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.



Health Insurance Reform

SLN #: 17595
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: B02
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor(s): Michaels
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will meet for 6 weeks beginning, Monday, March 12, continuing through Monday, April 16.

The course will focus on the law surrounding three key principles of health insurance reform: (1) providing access to health care coverage through private insurance plans; (2) the changing provider payment systems utilized by health insurers that impact health care costs and quality outcomes; and (3) the need for greater consumer engagement in the health insurance marketplace through the design and pricing of health benefit plans. The objective is to examine the legal interplay of the three principles referenced above in the health insurance market context. Each of these components will need to be aligned if meaningful health insurance reform is to occur in the United States.

The course will analyze the commercial health insurance markets with a particular focus on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the stability of these markets as well as any changes that are made to the legislation in its design or implementation. The use of private insurers to provide coverage to Medicare beneficiaries, including the Medicare Advantage Part C and Medicare Part D Programs, will also be reviewed and analyzed along with managed care plans engaged by State Medicaid Programs to provide coverage to lower income populations.

Evolving changes in provider payment systems utilized by health insurers will be assessed to address the dramatic shift away from the traditional fee for service model to payment innovations focused on quality outcomes and cost efficiencies. How will these new changes affect the health care laws that were largely premised on a fee for service system?

Finally, the role of the insured as a consumer of health care services will be explored. This will include the issues of financial engagement and wellness, and what consumers need to know about provider networks, health care costs and quality outcomes to ensure the competitiveness of the health insurance marketplace.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
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: Students should take a more general health law survey course or health law and policy course before enrolling in this seminar as it will be assumed that the student has some general understanding as to the structure and financing of the U.S. health care system
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, Paper
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.



Health Law and Policy

SLN #: 31888
Course Prefix: LAW-650
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hodge Jr.
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course explores major aspects of U.S. health care law and policy, including national health care reform initiatives; access, costs, and quality of care; informed consent; health information privacy; and professional licensure and liability. Additional topics are also examined depending on national or regional trends leading up to and during the semester.

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: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



HealthTechnologies, Innovation and the Law

SLN #: 12767
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 012
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Marchant;Cardineau
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Innovative new technologies are playing an ever more central and important role in health care, but face a number of legal and policy challenges. This seminar will explore emerging health technology innovations, and examine the legal and policy hurdles facing these technologies. The first hour of each class will focus on a case study of a specific emerging medical technology by discussing the status and trends of that technology, and the unique legal, policy and ethical issues that technology presents. Examples will include including personalized medicine, nanomedicine, regenerative medicine, molecular diagnostics, telemedicine, gene therapy, electronic health records, neuroimaging, medical robots, and digital or “smart” medicine. The second hour will address critical legal and policy issues affecting medical technology innovation generally, such as R&D, financing, intellectual property, regulatory, reimbursement, clinical uptake, liability and bioethical issues.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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
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.



History of MLB Since WWII - MSLB

SLN #: 21397
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gibson;Selig
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar examines the history of major league baseball in the context of the successive waves of change that overtook American society following World War II. Rather than focusing on the themes that preoccupy most histories of professional sport—winners, losers, stars, dynasties, etc.—our seminar will examine and discuss the ways in which major league baseball reflected deeper-running currents in postwar America. Perhaps no event exemplified this interaction more profoundly than the topic of our second meeting, the integration of African-American athletes and the breaching of the “color bar” heralded by Jack Robinson’s entry into the National League as a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947; within a decade or so, African-Americans would be joined by a growing cadre of Latino players, most from outside the USA. These once-excluded groups would become fixtures in the major leagues. The same Dodgers, along with their Manhattan rival New York Giants, signaled yet another epochal shift in postwar America when they relocated to California, dramatically altering the geographical balance of professional sport and inaugurating a new era in the business side of baseball, developments we will follow in our third and subsequent meetings. During the course we will also address such diverse topics as the impact of the Sixties on the sport, shifting media relations, questions of franchise location and the finances of stadium construction, labor relations—especially strikes and free agency— and the issues that marked the tenure of Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig from the early 1990s until the end of 2014. Throughout the course, we will work to connect these historical trends to current issues in Major League Baseball, including potential franchise relocations and the newly agreed to CBA.

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
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.



Immigration Clinic

SLN #: 12320
Course Prefix: LAW-778
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Cruz
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.la w.asu.edu/cs/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Immigration Clinic Client Component

SLN #: 13753
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 013
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Cruz
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.la w.asu.edu/cs/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Immigration Law

SLN #: 31892
Course Prefix: LAW-706
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Banks
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course introduces students to the basic framework of U.S. immigration laws and policy. After briefly presenting the historical and constitutional development of modern immigration laws, the course proceeds to explore family-based immigration, bars to immigration, business immigration, and removal procedures. The course also includes a rudimentary discussion of asylum and other humanitarian programs, as well as discussions of governmental role in the immigration. The course emphasizes statutory analysis, practical application, and constitutional issues.

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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes
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 - Masters

SLN #: 30513
Course Prefix: SDO-592
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: 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 - Masters

SLN #: 30514
Course Prefix: SDO-592
Course Section: 002
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: 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 - MSLB

SLN #: 22048
Course Prefix: SLB-592
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: 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 Study

SLN #: 11653
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.



Indian Energy

SLN #: 11680
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 011
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Thomas
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will familiarize students with the jurisdictional, governance, statutory, regulatory, and legal contracting topics necessary to understand energy development in Indian Country. Tribes have almost 5% of the renewable energy resources and almost 10% of the conventional resources in the country. The ability to develop these resources, so that tribes can directly benefit, requires a good understanding of the multiple jurisdictions and regulatory schemes as well as the various legal contracting mechanisms the energy marketplace requires. Students will be required to complete a 15-page research paper.

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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
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.



Indian Legal Clinic

SLN #: 12318
Course Prefix: LAW-776
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 6
Instructor(s): Ferguson-Bohnee
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.la w.asu.edu/cs/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 6
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Innovation Adv. Clinic Classroom Component

SLN #: 12319
Course Prefix: LAW-777
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Coury
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Innovation Adv. Clinic Client Component

SLN #: 26514
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 014
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Mohamed
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Integrating Legal Principles and Business Practice-Masters

SLN #: 31813
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 010
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Menkhus
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course covers (at a high level) many substantive areas of law that affect business practitioners daily. Students are then asked to apply the substantive law to various strategic business scenarios, melding legal analysis with business opportunity to create recommended best paths forward. Students in this course will be asked to seek creative solutions that will allow for business goals to be achieved while mitigating legal risk.

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: 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.



International Contracts

SLN #: 26495
Course Prefix: LAW-614
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Calleros
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will explore the laws applicable to international contractual relations, focusing heavily on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Along the way, we will touch on a few other topics, such as choice of law rules, a comparison of selected UCC sections with CISG provisions, and a comparison of the contract law of selected foreign nations with that in the United States, and --time permitting-- a brief introduction to international commercial arbitration. The final grade will be based primarily on a final exam and secondarily on possible periodic quizzes.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Possible periodic quizzes
Participation Points: Professor reserves discretion, as allowed by policies
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.



International Criminal Justice

SLN #: 19166
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 032
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Williamson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will be taught by a former U.S. Ambassador-at- Large for War Crimes Issues, who also served as a prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia and for the European Union. The course will examine the development of the field of international justice, the political and policy context in which transitional justice mechanisms are created and operate, and the record and jurisprudence of the various institutions established since the 1990’s when the modern era of international justice commenced. In addition to the classroom instruction and discussion, students will select a country or region that has confronted transitional justice challenges and will analyze whether the approaches employed to deliver justice have been successful and what alternative approaches, if any, might have produced better results.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Class participation and attendance will account for 10% of a student’s grade
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 - Masters

SLN #: 30512
Course Prefix: SDO-584
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-9
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Structured practical experience that follows a contract or plan, supervised by faculty and practitioners.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-9
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: 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.



Int'l Human Rights

SLN #: 26506
Course Prefix: LAW-709
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Fromholz;Fowler
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will provide an overview of the international human rights law system. We will examine the primary substantive standards that comprise the core of international human rights law, such as rights to a fair trial and to be free from genocide, torture, summary execution, arbitrary arrest and detention, and discrimination. We will also examine so-called “second-generation rights,” such as economic, social, and cultural rights. We will study the primary institutions and processes for the enforcement of such rights: treaty monitoring bodies, the regional human rights courts and commissions, the United Nations institutions, including the Human Rights Commission and the Security Council, domestic implementation through legislative and judicial mechanisms, as well as through inter-governmental diplomacy, reporting, and the mobilization of shame by non-governmental organizations. And, we will examine the explosion of international criminal tribunals, beginning with an examination of the Nuremberg trials, then a look at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and the new International Criminal Court.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Paper
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.



Jurimetrics Journal

SLN #: 11670
Course Prefix: LAW-771
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s): Bowman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Web Site: https://law.asu.edu/node/1592

Jurimetrics, The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology, published quarterly, is the journal of the American Bar Association Section of Science and Technology and the Center for the Study of Law, Science, and Technology of the ASU College of Law.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
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.



Land Use Planning

SLN #: 21716
Course Prefix: LAW-636
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Gammage;Artigue
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course focuses on governmental regulation of land use and real estate development. Coverage will include a heavy emphasis on constitutional aspects of land use regulation. The bulk of the course will deal with zoning, including inverse condemnation, zoning administration, variances, rezoning, nonconforming uses, exclusionary zoning (density and building size restrictions and use restriction). We will also cover aesthetic and architectural control, landmark preservation, subdivision regulation, and regulation of urban growth.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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 - Open to Hard-disk but not to Internet
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.



Land Use Regulation - Masters

SLN #: 30488
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A05
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Artigue
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course explores the legal problems in the regulation and control of land development by state and local governments. Topics addressed may include the administration of zoning, subdivision, and other planning controls, and the issues of fairness and procedure in the utilization of such controls.

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: 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.



Law Journal

SLN #: 11660
Course Prefix: LAW-770
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s): Miller
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The purpose of the Journal is to produce, edit, and publish high quality works of legal scholarship. The operational and editorial functions of the Journal are run by students. Participation on Law Journal is hard but rewarding work. For those eligible, the journal provides one of the finest avenues for legal education thus far developed. Its work contributes to the student's intellectual advancement, to the development of law, to the legal profession, and to the stature of the law school.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
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.



Law Journal for Social Justice

SLN #: 13827
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 016
Credit Hours: 1-3
Instructor(s): Kramer
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Created in 2009, the Law Journal for Social Justice (LJSJ) is the first student-run and student-created online journal at ASU Law. Through its online website, LJSJ edits, publishes, and produces notable works from legal scholars, practitioners, and law students. LJSJ also publishes twice a year, featuring articles that focus on important, novel, and controversial areas of law. LJSJ provides a fresh perspective and proposes solutions to cornerstone issues.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
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.



Law, Accounting, and Finance

SLN #: 14880
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 012
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Friedman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the basic elements of financial accounting to attorneys. This course will present the “Fundamentals of Accounting” as well as the “Accounting Principles” that form the foundation for current day accounting. The students will gain an understanding of Financial Statements, Financial Statement and Auditing reporting requirements and a general overview of the entities that set the rules, ethics and standards for the accounting profession. The course is divided into three (3) sections consisting of the introduction of accounting, forensic and valuation issues and the examination and cross-examination of accountants

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 30
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.



Law, Culture & Community

SLN #: 16808
Course Prefix: LAW-210
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Deatherage
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.



Law, Culture & Community

SLN #: 24872
Course Prefix: LAW-210
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Forst
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.



Law, Litigation & Science

SLN #: 22009
Course Prefix: LAW-633
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Saks
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course aims to fill a gap in the education of most lawyers, namely, how to effectively think about and use empirical evidence. How do lawyers and the law obtain needed facts about the way the world works, evaluate those facts, and employ them in making law as well as in deciding cases? The course will improve your skills in dissecting an opponent’s evidence and in presenting your own more intelligently and effectively. Although the materials of the course emphasize cases involving social science data, the intellectual skills and legal issues are equally applicable to any other kind of empirical evidence in law (e.g., biomedical, economic, forensic science, etc.), and some of the cases and materials we will use involve those other subject matters. The course has these goals: (1) To assist students in developing an ability to think rigorously and critically about factual assertions and the evidence offered in their support. (2) To understand the evolving doctrine that governs how the law obtains, evaluates, and gives legal effect to empirical knowledge. (3) To examine these issues in their legal context, as they occur in a wide range of substantive legal areas.

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
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance is required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 11656
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Holst
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 11661
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Holst
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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
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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 11663
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Dragnich
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 11665
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Herrera
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 11694
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 005
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Cohen
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 11676
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Cohen
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 13166
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 007
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Chesler
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 19144
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 008
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Carter
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 21977
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 009
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Herrera
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 21978
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 010
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Chesler
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 21979
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 011
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Dragnich
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Advocacy

SLN #: 26493
Course Prefix: LAW-524
Course Section: 012
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Noreuil
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This two-credit course builds on the skills learned in the first semester Legal Method and Writing course. The principal focuses of this course are to teach students the basics of: 1) persuasive writing; 2) oral advocacy; and 3) proper legal citation format. In addition, this course reinforces legal analysis, organizational skills, and basic legal research skills.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: 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.



Legal Analysis

SLN #: 11677
Course Prefix: LAW-598
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Major;Cook
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The focus of Legal Analysis is developing strategies for mastering legal analysis and synthesis, appreciating individual learning styles, outlining complex legal concepts and rules, mastering issue spotting and essay exams, developing strategies for answering multiple choice and short answer questions, and implementing effective time management during law school and exams.

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: 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 #: 11692
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 017
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.la w.asu.edu/cs/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Mass Tort Litigation

SLN #: 31887
Course Prefix: LAW-647
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Grey
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Civil litigation in our courts is dominated by mass tort cases, ranging from asbestos, Agent Orange in Vietnam, silicone breast implants, the water crisis in Flint, the Volkswagen Scandal, the BP Oil Spill, to the NFL Concussion Litigation. This class explores the theory and practice of mass torts, including substantive laws and court procedures designed to help us resolve big disputes, while protecting individual due process rights; the unique ethical problems facing mass tort litigators and judges; and how courts try to resolve national problems in a consistent manner, while safeguarding federalism values. The class will explore such procedural devices as class actions, the multi-district litigation statute, the Class Action Fairness Act, and joint trials, as well as substantive tort and products liability law, including proving causation and the use of scientific evidence. We will use the NFL Concussion Litigation as our main case study.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes,one written assignment
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
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.



Media Law

SLN #: 11678
Course Prefix: LAW-705
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bodney
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar draws together the academic and practical elements of media law, with a particular emphasis on translating constitutional theory into legal action in Arizona. The course covers issues involving access to information (e.g., public records, open meetings, FOIA), interference with the news gathering process (subpoenas, search warrants, gag orders), limitations on content (prior restraints, libel, invasion of privacy) and other "hot topics" in media law, including unique challenges of digital media. In addition, the course focuses on the tensions between law and ethics in the legal and journalistic disciplines, and how the aspirational considerations of the two professions both inform and obscure the duties of reporters and their counsel. Finally, the course explores the analytical and precedential limitations on the absolutist rhetoric of the First Amendment. Some background in constitutional or media law is recommended.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, Optional paper in lieu of an exam
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
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.



Mediation - Masters

SLN #: 30517
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Facciola;Genna
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class examines all aspects of the mediation process, where a neutral third party assists others in resolving disputes, in a variety of contexts. The course addresses the skills, theory, public policy, and ethics of mediation by participating in a series of simulation exercises and through reading assignments.

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: Online
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.



Mediation Clinic

SLN #: 11688
Course Prefix: LAW-775
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 5
Instructor(s): Hinshaw
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://www.la w.asu.edu/cs/clinics

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 5
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Skills Requirement: Yes*
Simulation Course: No
Note: The graduate writing requirement cannot be combined with the flexible writing or skills requirement. The flexible writing requirement can also be used to fulfill the skills requirement if they are both marked above.
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes, See Clinic Website
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, Paper
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.



Medical Error: The Next Generation of Law

SLN #: 13830
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 018
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Saks
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The #3 cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer is preventable medical error. For each such death, several additional patients suffer severe injuries. We are 11 times more likely to die from a medical accident than from a car accident. The goal of this seminar is to explore, invent, and think hard about what the law could do to reduce those tragic numbers. We will begin by reviewing the history, nature and extent of the problem of medical error and injury, the nature and effects of traditional legal solutions (malpractice liability), and law reforms enacted in the past several decades (aimed mainly at weakening tort law as applied to the healthcare setting). With that as background, we will turn our attention to a search for innovative ideas for solving the problem of iatrogenic injury. What can the law do to help increase patient safety?

Each student will choose an innovative legal policy – possibly something that is currently being done, or experimented with, or under discussion in the U.S. policy world, or in place in another country, or a clever idea you (the student) invent –research it thoroughly, critically evaluate it, and present your findings and conclusions orally to the class and in a written paper.

The semester will be divided into two unequal halves:

I. Readings and discussion of major background topics to acquire a basic understanding of the problem of medical error and the conventional malpractice litigation response.

II. Presentations of and class discussion about your projects in progress.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Nothing other than the semester paper
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Yes
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.



Mergers & Acquisitions

SLN #: 26526
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 027
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Miner
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will focus on mergers and acquisitions law, with a particular emphasis not only on applicable legal rules and doctrines but on the practical aspects of structuring, negotiating and memorializing transactions. To this end, the course will rely heavily on in-class simulations of the transactional lawyer’s role in the deal-making process.

In light of the interactive and practice-focused nature of this course, it will rely on student participation to a greater degree than in the typical law school course. For this reason, evaluation of the student performance will be based in part on participation. The precise grading criteria will be provided to students in the course syllabus prior to or at the first class session.

The bulk of this class is interactive and practice-focused, and therefore attendance is of particular importance. The instructors intend to give appropriate weight in grading to unexcused absence, tardiness, inadequate preparation, and poor class performance. Withdrawal for excessive absence will be recorded as a failing grade or as a withdrawal, at the instructors’ discretion.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Business Organizations
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Yes, see course description
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes, see course description

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Moot Court Teams

SLN #: 19366
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 041
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.



NAFTA

SLN #: 13908
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 019
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Ranger
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? Students interested in preparing for the globalization of law in the next generation, and professional life under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This Seminar will guide students through the trilateral, multisectoral trade agreement that is the centerpiece for US regional integration in the Americas.

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: As the gateway to Mexico and the Americas and located on the CANAMEX trade corridor, Arizona lawyers confront NAFTA-related issues on a regular basis. This seminar will prepare students to spot and navigate NAFTA-related trade, environmental and labor issues. Topics include: the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, tariffs, rules of origin, nontariff barriers, legal services, trucking and buses, financial services, investor rights, obligations and remedies, intellectual property, trade secrets, patents, dispute settlement panels including antidumping and countervailing duty panels, and the environmental and labor side agreements.

Each student will write a paper for his/her seminar credit, on a topic of NAFTA Law to be agreed upon with the instructor. Virtually any area of law that interests the individual student is appropriate.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Paper
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.



Nanotechnology

SLN #: 22122
Course Prefix: LAW-607
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Sylvester;Bowman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Nanotechnology is the next “big thing” in technology and the law. Nanotechnology is the science of the small – the ability to manipulate and utilize materials at the “nanoscale” level, where they display unique and beneficial characteristics. Nanotechnology is expected to revolutionize electronics, medicine, agriculture, materials science, consumer products, manufacturing, and many other industries. Already, several hundred nanotechnology products are on the market, and many more are currently being developed. May law firms have recently established nanotechnology practice groups to help service this rapidly emerging new industry. This seminar will provide an overview of the legal and policy issues relating to nanotechnology, including risk management, national and international regulation, intellectual property, privacy issues, and liability issues.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Research Paper
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Paper Required
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Included in participation points

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



National Security Law

SLN #: 13187
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 013
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Gordon
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course examines the historical, political, constitutional and legal underpinnings of National Security Law. How do we legally defend the United States in a time of cyber-attacks and a seemingly never ending war with non-nation enemies such as Al-Qeda or ISIS. At the same time we are guarding against hack attacks or other belligerent conduct from traditional foes like Russia. This raises many questions we will examine including who are our foreign enemies; foreign countries, terrorist groups, United States citizens recruited by terrorists groups? Who decides; the President, Congress, the Courts? What are the separation of powers questions? We will look at the rules of engagement when dealing with both nation and non-nation states. How do the traditional notions of armed attack, just war and International Humanitarian Law apply when faced a cyber-attacks and non-traditional enemies? Can we use drones and targeted attacks? How do we balance Constitutional guarantees including the Fourth amendment against needs for intelligence gathering? How do we protect government secrets while keeping an open society? When is detention appropriate as opposed to arrest? Who is entitled to trial in an Article III court and who by military tribunal? These are the sorts of matters we will study and discuss.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Students are expected to do all the reading in advance of class and be ready for discussion, including cold calls. The course is taught using the Socratic method.

2. Students will write one fifteen page analytic paper based on the readings for the class. The paper is due on the close of finals.

GRADING
The final grade for the course will be based on the papers and on the quality of your participation in class.

READINGS
The textbook for the course is National Security Law, Sixth ed. by Dycus, Berney, Banks, Raven-Hansen, Vladek. Supplementary materials will also be provided.

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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, see course description
Participation Points: 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.



Natural Resources Law

SLN #: 22011
Course Prefix: LAW-639
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bradshaw
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Most of the great open spaces of the western United States - forests, mountains, and deserts - are owned by the federal government in the form of National Forests, National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These publicly-owned lands are important sources of such commodities as timber, minerals, and oil and natural gas. They are also valued by the public for their natural scenery, recreational opportunities, wildlife, and wilderness qualities. Over the last several decades, these lands have been the scene of controversy and conflict over the environmental effects of logging, mining, livestock grazing, recreation, and other land uses. This course will cover the history of federal public land law, the administration of federal public lands, and the interpretation and application of the major federal laws affecting public land management. In addition to casebook readings and class discussions, each student will work with a small group of other students to prepare a presentation to the class on a topic of current controversy in public land management. This course heavily emphasizes collaboration, group work, and real-world perspectives provided by practitioners. In-class and out-of-class activities require student participation in teams and giving graded oral presentations.

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
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Group advocacy presentations on current topics in natural resources law
Participation Points: Yes
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.



NCAA Compliance, Infractions & Enforcement

SLN #: 11685
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 014
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Webb
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course studies law, revenue, branding/institutional reputation and problem solving in the area of infractions and compliance (enforcement of the NCAA and other athletic association rules, penalizing institutions, personnel, and student-athletes). Each student will be involved in arguing an appeal before the Infractions Appeals Committee and will also write and present a paper dealing with a problem in the infractions and compliance area.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: argument regarding an appeal, oral presentation of paper, & journal
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.



NCAA Compliance, Infractions & Enforcement-MSLB

SLN #: 21696
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Webb
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This courses is limited to only Master of Sports Law & Business students

This course studies law, revenue, branding/institutional reputation and problem solving in the area of infractions and compliance (enforcement of the NCAA and other athletic association rules, penalizing institutions, personnel, and student-athletes). Each student will be involved in arguing an appeal before the Infractions Appeals Committee and will also write and present a paper dealing with a problem in the infractions and compliance area.

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
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: argument regarding an appeal, oral presentation of paper, & journal
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 #: 22338
Course Prefix: LAW-733
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hinshaw
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines all aspects of the negotiation process. Students will learn the principles and skills associated with interest-based negotiation by participating in a series of simulation exercises, both 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 $50 in associated fees which cover payment for access to an on-line negotiation tool.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 24
Final Exam Given: No
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance is required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Negotiation & ADR in Sports-MSLB

SLN #: 26516
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Clifton;Anderson;Wong;Jarvis;Babby
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Negotiation is a critical leadership skill yet largely counter-cultural to many of us. Understanding our individual strengths and developing an intentional negotiation strategy will enable each of us to achieve more sustainable agreements in our work and life. This course examines all aspects of the negotiation process from preparation to writing up agreements. We will explore how neuroscience is teaching us to understand human reactions to risk of loss situations and navigate them more successfully. Students will learn negotiation principles, skills, and ethics by participating in a series of simulation exercises and through reading assignments.

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: 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.



Patent Drafting

SLN #: 21702
Course Prefix: LAW-582
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gross;Bennett
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will prepare students to draft patent applications on behalf of clients. Additionally, students will learn the techniques and language necessary to reply to Offices Actions issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The course will provide students with significant drafting experience, requiring three separate writing submissions and revisions based on instructor feedback throughout the course.

Through this course, students will create work product examples that can be shared with potential employers and/or prospective clients. Comprehensive Patent Practice is a pre-requisite.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
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: Comprehensive Patent Practice
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.



Patent Preparation & Prosecution

SLN #: 13222
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 015
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Noblitt
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course is targeted at teaching the fundamental knowledge and skills required for preparing patent applications for filing at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and pursuing them to issuance. The patent practitioner must be prepared to interview the inventor, learn the technology, and prepare the patent application. Further, the patent practitioner negotiates with the examiner and prosecutes the application. Clients expect the practitioner to provide useful counsel on how to pursue the application, options for appealing or otherwise overcoming adverse decisions, and protecting the technology from domestic and foreign competition. The course is designed to train the patent practitioner to understand the patent options for various technologies, clients, and situations. Students learn the basics of drafting patent applications, pursuing the patent application through the PTO process, meeting adverse decisions from the PTO, and maintaining the issued patent. The course also addresses anticipating litigation issues, protecting developing technologies, and pursuing patents abroad.”

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Patent Law or Intellectual Property are recommended
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.



Personal & Business Branding in Sports

SLN #: 19164
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 030
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gibson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will examine legal and business issues associated with personal and business branding, particularly in the context of professional and collegiate sports. The course will examine (i) what constitutes a “brand” and how a “brand” is developed; (ii) the recent surge in personal branding by athletes, entertainers and other celebrity personalities; (iii) athletes and other celebrities who have transformed their fame into personal branding platforms that support large business enterprises; (iv) the basic principles of trademark law; (v) how those principles apply to business and personal brands; (vi) regulation and control of brands in professional and collegiate sports, and the Olympics; (vii) licensing and corporate sponsorship; (viii) ambush marketing; and (ix) related issues.

20% of the final grade will be based on class participation and attendance. JD students will be expected to present certain materials, which will be assigned during the class. The quality of these presentations will be a factor in the participation grade for the JD students. However, students must do more than simply show up to class. Students must participate to fully maximize this aspect of their grade.

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: Course in Professional or Amateur Sports Law
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
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.



Personal & Business Branding in Sports-MSLB

SLN #: 31801
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 008
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gibson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will examine legal and business issues associated with personal and business branding, particularly in the context of professional and collegiate sports. The course will examine (i) what constitutes a “brand” and how a “brand” is developed; (ii) the recent surge in personal branding by athletes, entertainers and other celebrity personalities; (iii) athletes and other celebrities who have transformed their fame into personal branding platforms that support large business enterprises; (iv) the basic principles of trademark law; (v) how those principles apply to business and personal brands; (vi) regulation and control of brands in professional and collegiate sports, and the Olympics; (vii) licensing and corporate sponsorship; (viii) ambush marketing; and (ix) related issues.

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: Course in Professional or Amateur Sports Law
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
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.



Post-Conviction Clinic

SLN #: 13917
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 021
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Dormady
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Post-Conviction Clinic Client Component

SLN #: 13921
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 022
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Dormady
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Privacy

SLN #: 15879
Course Prefix: LAW-724
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Coleman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar will examine the origins and modern structure of the laws that protect information privacy, with a particular focus on the ways in which the law is responding to new information and communication technologies. The course will begin by tracing the historical roots of the right to privacy in American law. It will then examine a range of current privacy law issues, including tensions between privacy protections and the legitimate interests of media and law enforcement, as well issues relating to medical and financial privacy, and the protection of privacy at home, school and in the workplace.

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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
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.



Privacy, Big Data & Emerging Technologies

SLN #: 13958
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 023
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Marchant;Royal
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will identify the sources for privacy protections in tort, statutory and Constitutional law. It then focus upon contemporary challenges arising from (1) government policies and (2) emerging technologies, in particular the increased use and functionality of electronic communications, encryptography and rapidly improving biotechnologies.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
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
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.



Pro Sport Team Ops/Legal Issues

SLN #: 13238
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 016
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jay;Wong
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Pro Team Sports: Legal Issues is a course that deals with various legal issues confronted by the Team Counsel of a professional sports team. The course reviews the business, risk management, intellectual property, and financial issues that arise in connection with the operation of a team.

Regular attendance and preparation are required in all courses. Attendance and class participation will be factored into each student’s final grade.

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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes, Mid-Term
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.



Pro Sport Team Ops/Legal Issues - MSLB

SLN #: 26517
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jay;Wong
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Pro Team Sports: Legal Issues is a course that deals with various legal issues confronted by the Team Counsel of a professional sports team. The course reviews the business, risk management, intellectual property, and financial issues that arise in connection with the operation of a team.

Regular attendance and preparation are required in all courses. Attendance and class participation will be factored into each student’s final grade.

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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes, Mid-Term
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.



Pro Sports Law - Masters

SLN #: 30490
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A06
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Uffens
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course delves into various areas of law that touch upon sports, in addition to business operations, marketing, representation of sports-oriented clients, race and gender equity issues and health and safety matters arising in the world of professional sports. There will be a blend of academic and practical approaches in analyzing sports-related legal and business issues. The course will also include various guest speakers to further enrich the students’ experiences and provide context for a career in professional sports.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
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.



Professional Responsibility

SLN #: 31883
Course Prefix: LAW-638
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Sahani
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This survey course will give you an overview of the law governing lawyers through the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Model Rules), the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct (Model Code), case law, statutes, ethics opinions, and hypothetical scenarios. The Model Rules and Model Code are not binding in any particular state, but rather serve as a template that has been used by most (but not all) states to craft rules for their state bars. 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.

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
Participation Points: Yes
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 #: 11687
Course Prefix: LAW-638
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jones
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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 taught by the problem method, with occasional simulations designed to illustrate how litigators deal with witness testimony and other forms of evidence at trial. 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.

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.



Professional Responsibility

SLN #: 12744
Course Prefix: LAW-638
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Lynk
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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 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. Students may be expected to participate in in-class simulations and write short reflective paragraphs for on-line posting. Attendance and class participation is required.

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.



Professional Responsibility

SLN #: 22010
Course Prefix: LAW-638
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jones
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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.

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.



Professional Responsibility

SLN #: 31886
Course Prefix: LAW-638
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Sallen
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
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.

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.



Professional Sports Law

SLN #: 13752
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 017
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hooper
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course delves into the areas of law, business operations, marketing, representation of sports-oriented clients, race and gender equity issues and health and safety matters arising in the world of professional sports. There will be a blend of academic and practical approaches in analyzing sports-related legal and business issues. The course will also include various guest speakers to further enrich the students’ experiences and provide context for a career in professional sports.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
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 Sports Law - MSLB

SLN #: 21398
Course Prefix: SLB-512
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hooper
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course studies law, revenue, branding, and problem solving in the professional sports context, focusing primarily on professional sports league governance and regulation, labor relations, representing and marketing players and coaches, and issues of equity and race. This class also examines international issues related to professional sports.

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: 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.



Property

SLN #: 11654
Course Prefix: LAW-523
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Rule
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines the nature of property within the American legal system, commencing with a study of the fundamental principles of property acquisition and ownership. The course covers common law doctrines of property law, private agreements with respect to property use and acquisition, and the governmental regulation of property through zoning and eminent domain. This is a survey course that will be useful to students in legal practice and it sets the foundation for advanced work in real estate law, real estate construction and development, and condemnation proceedings.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
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.



Property

SLN #: 11664
Course Prefix: LAW-523
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Wiecek
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The joy of Property. Yes, I said “joy” and I mean it. I hope that you will find Property to be the most stimulating course in your 1L experience. In the second edition of their classic Property casebook (1969), James Casner and Barton Leach wrote: “We wonder why all of our colleagues are not fighting to get a chance to teach the first-year property course. We can only surmise that they want to live more sheltered lives. We do not envy them.” Leach was my Future Interests teacher when I was in law school, and I share his zest for the Property course. I hope you will come to do so, too.

Course description: The first-year Property course studies the legal relationships among people who claim some ownership or possessory interest in real or personal property (including Intellectual Property). This course will focus mainly on real property (land and buildings), though we will briefly discuss personal property as well. (Regrettably, in a four-hour course, we will not have time even to introduce Intellectual Property, which I must leave for advanced courses in that subject.) See the accompanying List of Subjects for a more detailed itemization of topics to be covered in the course.

You will learn early in the course that Property (whether real, personal, or intangible) has five fundamental characteristics: you can acquire it; you can use it; you can dispose of it; you can exclude others from it; and you can call upon the law (i.e., the force of the state) to protect the preceding four claims. Those five characteristics are what this course is all about.

The first-year Property course teaches both the substantive content of the common law of Property and basic legal skills, such as reading cases and synthesizing doctrine. The first (substantive content) we will address directly in class; the second (analytical skills) is what you teach yourself as you prepare for class.

Course objectives:
1) to convey knowledge and understanding of the substantive law of Property, both real and personal;
2) to help you understand why the rules of Property law have become what they are today, partly through historical explanation;
3) to provide a vehicle for developing first-year skills, such as understanding cases or creating structures of legal doctrine; and
4) to enable you to do well on the Real Property questions in the bar exam, wherever you may take it.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes, Midterm
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance is required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Property

SLN #: 13165
Course Prefix: LAW-523
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Larson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course examines the nature of property within the American legal system, commencing with a study of the fundamental principles of property acquisition and ownership. The course covers common law doctrines of property law, private agreements with respect to property use and acquisition, and the governmental regulation of property through zoning and eminent domain. This is a survey course that will be useful to students in legal practice and it sets the foundation for advanced work in real estate law, real estate construction and development, and condemnation proceedings.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
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.



Prosecution Clinic

SLN #: 26509
Course Prefix: LAW-774
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Vick
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will meet for 2 days per week for the first month. Afterwards the class will meet only on Monday nights meeting for a total of 13 class sessions.

Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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 #: 14008
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 024
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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 #: 11690
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://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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 #: 17607
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 025
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Roth
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please see the Clinic Website for a complete description https://law.asu.edu/experiences/clinics

Enrollment in all clinics is determined through an application process.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes, See Clinic Website
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes, See Clinic Website
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.



Real Estate & Business Valuation

SLN #: 15860
Course Prefix: LAW-656
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Claus
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will focus upon the valuation of interests in real property and closely-held businesses. The valuation principles to be examined apply in business and economic damages litigation, private property rights disputes, eminent domain proceedings, family law disputes, securities and insurance actions, and almost every other type of litigation which involves a determination of the value of, or damage to, an interest in real property or in a business enterprise. The same principles apply in a wide range of business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, financing and estate planning. This introductory valuation and damages course is specifically designed for prospective real estate, land use, corporate, tax and trial attorneys who anticipate practice in the real estate or business law fields. With respect to real estate valuation, the entire appraisal process will examined, including the provisions to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The three methodologies for valuing interests in real property (cost analysis, sales comparison analysis, and income analysis) will each be explored. Special issues, such as the valuation of leasehold interests will also be discussed. With respect to business valuation (including the valuation of professional practices), the course will examine the different standards of value, the compilation and analysis of necessary financial information, and the different methodologies available to assist in the valuation process. Among the specific methodologies which will be discussed will be the guideline publicly traded company method, the capitalized excess earnings method, and capitalized economic income methods. Discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability will also be discussed. One class session will be devoted to a demonstration courtroom examination of a prominent business valuation expert. No prior accounting or mathematics training is required.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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.



Real Estate Foreclosure

SLN #: 14920
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: A01
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor(s): Wilk
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will meet for 6 weeks beginning January 9. The last class will be held on Tuesday, February 13. The final exam will be administered at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20.

This course addresses the procedures and requirements for effecting the foreclosure of real estate in Arizona. Students will learn the entire process, from commencement to completion pursuant to the judicial, non-judicial and forfeiture statutory guidelines. Jurisdictional requirements, potential defenses, additional statutory and non-statutory remedies and appeal rights are among the subjects to be covered.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
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.



Real World IP Lawmaking

SLN #: 26705
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 018
Credit Hours: 1
Instructor(s): Halaby
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Through the lens of real world experience, with a focus on recent and current events, this one-hour seminar will use the platform of intellectual property protection to examine the processes by which law is made, and policy implemented, by legislators, courts, administrative agencies, and private actors. The law and policy “soup” these participants stir often yields unexpected — and sometimes, undesirable — results. We will see how and why. Intellectual property law aside, this course will teach lessons that can be cross-applied to other subject areas, in law school and thereafter.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Students need no grounding — or intention to pursue further study or a career — in any aspect of intellectual property law, in order to enjoy and learn from the course. Course materials will consist primarily of recent court decisions and news reports; no books or other materials need be purchased.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
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: Take-Home
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.



Regulation of Small Businesses - Masters

SLN #: 31814
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 011
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hitchcock
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the wide array of regulations that impact startup and early stage companies. Small businesses must navigate issues such as local licensure, business taxation, insurance, local employment laws, and federal regulations triggered by interstate commerce. Additionally, this course will provide a background into the administrative agencies that create and enforce many of the regulations that impact small business and the legal basis for their ability to do so.

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
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.



Reproduction, Reproductive Technologies, and the Law

SLN #: 14917
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 026
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Matsumura
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
When it comes to the creation of human life, yesterday’s science fiction has become today’s reality. Stories about baby sellers, egg freezing, runaway surrogate mothers, genetic enhancement, and octomoms have exposed the lack of meaningful legal regulation of assisted reproductive technologies and have spurred calls for reform. But the extent to which the State should regulate who can reproduce and under what circumstances raises a host of difficult questions. This course will search for answers to those questions by considering the role the Constitution, tort, contract, property, and criminal law have traditionally played in advancing the State’s interest in reproduction and discussing how those doctrines should adapt to new technologies and family configurations. Topics covered will include abortion, gamete donation, In Vitro Fertilization, surrogacy, genetic screening and enhancement, eugenics, medical ethics, and alternative family formation. Course materials will include articles from newspapers, websites, medical journals, and law reviews; cases and statutes; excerpts from books; and documentaries and television news broadcasts.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Participation will be worth 30% of the grade and will take into consideration attendance.
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Following the default attendance policy, students cannot miss more than 15% of classes or they will be withdrawn or receive a failing grade.

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Revenue Generation in Sports-MSLB

SLN #: 26518
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 005
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Rao
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course studies revenue generation, strategic planning, and related issues arising in professional and collegiate athletics. The requirements of the course are designed to challenge the students, by requiring that they develop a comprehensive strategic plan for revenue generation that can be applied and implemented by Sun Devil Athletics.

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
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.



Risk Management for Venues in the Sports Industry

SLN #: 15881
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 027
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Adelman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Sports and entertainment law is full of bizarre and amazing fact patterns, particularly as one examines what people do at live events, which is the focus of this seminar.

Procedurally, cases involving risk management and mayhem at live events are well-suited for discussion, argument, and hypotheticals, all of which will help you learn to think like a lawyer.

Substantively, many of our fact patterns will be "ripped from the headlines." This is because so many people engage in some form of mass entertainment every day that the news provides an endless array of fact patterns by which to test common legal ideas. Given the myriad ways in which people hurt themselves and others and break things, we will explore the slapstick of the legal profession.

Once we establish the basic elements of tort and contract law, we will use primary source material to find the outer limits of reasonably acceptable risks for stadiums, arenas, concert venues, and festivals. Event operations professionals get paid to say "yes," then to figure out a safe and legal way to allow the artistic vision to unfold. Our course will start from the same mindset. From there, we will proceed deep into the shades of gray in which good lawyers make their living.

Grades will be based largely on (1) a paper, in which students will select from one of several scenarios of disaster at a live event venue, then argue liability from the perspective of a plaintiff for a defendant, as well as (2) oral argument of that position before noted jurist Steven A. Adelman.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Paper Required
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
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.



Risk Management for Venues in the Sports Industry-MSLB

SLN #: 26774
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Adelman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Sports and entertainment law is full of bizarre and amazing fact patterns, particularly as one examines what people do at live events, which is the focus of this seminar.

Procedurally, cases involving risk management and mayhem at live events are well-suited for discussion, argument, and hypotheticals, all of which will help you learn to think like a lawyer.

Substantively, many of our fact patterns will be "ripped from the headlines." This is because so many people engage in some form of mass entertainment every day that the news provides an endless array of fact patterns by which to test common legal ideas. Given the myriad ways in which people hurt themselves and others and break things, we will explore the slapstick of the legal profession.

Once we establish the basic elements of tort and contract law, we will use primary source material to find the outer limits of reasonably acceptable risks for stadiums, arenas, concert venues, and festivals. Event operations professionals get paid to say "yes," then to figure out a safe and legal way to allow the artistic vision to unfold. Our course will start from the same mindset. From there, we will proceed deep into the shades of gray in which good lawyers make their living.

Grades will be based largely on (1) a paper, in which students will select from one of several scenarios of disaster at a live event venue, then argue liability from the perspective of a plaintiff for a defendant, as well as (2) oral argument of that position before noted jurist Steven A. Adelman.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Paper Required
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
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
Online Course Site: Link

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Secured Transactions

SLN #: 15858
Course Prefix: LAW-622
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Rule
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Businesses and individuals routinely borrow money to finance large purchases or to fund day-to-day activities. Lenders often require borrowers to pledge personal property as collateral to secure their obligations under these credit transactions. The interests held by lenders under these secured financing arrangements are called “security interests.” The course on Secured Transactions examines rules governing the attachment, perfection, and priority of security interests in personal property as set forth in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The course also covers legal rules governing the treatment of personal property security interests in the event of a debtor default or bankruptcy filing. Understanding the law of secured transactions is essential for attorneys who engage in a business, finance, or corporate transactions practice or in commercial litigation, consumer law, or business transactional planning. There are no prerequisites for the course, and no prior business experience is required.

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.



Securities Regulation

SLN #: 14887
Course Prefix: LAW-640
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gubler
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course offers an introduction to the two most important federal securities laws: the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The course explores the elaborate disclosure obligations that this country imposes on the distribution and trading of investment securities. Topics to be covered include the preparation of disclosure documents, exemptions from disclosure requirements, the relationship between disclosure obligations and anti-fraud rules, the duties of participants in securities transactions, insider trading and the role of state securities regulators in the overall regulatory scheme.

This course should be of interest to students preparing for corporate practice or work with financial regulatory bodies, but also to those interested in the development of the modern regulatory state, as exemplified by evolution of federal securities laws under the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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: Business Organizations. Professor will consider on a case by case basis individuals who want to take Securities Regulation but who have not yet taken Business Organizations or are taking it concurrently.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional 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.



Special Topics in Employment Discrimination

SLN #: 31882
Course Prefix: LAW-630
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Kramer
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course addresses emerging issues in employment discrimination, paying special attention to the changing nature of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Topics may include sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, transgender discrimination, grooming and dress codes, intersectionality theory, and nepotism rules. Attendance and class participation are mandatory, and each student will be required to write a research paper.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Research Paper
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
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.



Special Topics in Water Law

SLN #: 15882
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 028
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Larson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar will address advanced current topics in Arizona, U.S., and international water law and policy. The course will include discussions on assigned readings addressing water law and policy topics such as general stream adjudications, inter-state water litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court, the human right to water, and comparative water law. Water Law (LAW-643) is the prerequisite for this seminar.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
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: Water Law
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
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.



Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

SLN #: 15008
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 029
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Instructor(s): Lynk
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Established in 2010, the Sports and Entertainment Law Journal (SELJ) serves as the premier legal periodical for which scholars from the sports and entertainment industries can foster academic analysis and debate, such that industry professionals, the news media, and the general public can discuss current issues as they specifically relate to sports and entertainment law. SELJ publishes biannually in the spring and fall in both digital and print. Authored by professors, practitioners, and students, each issue contains essays and articles, as well as notes or comments on the latest topics in sports and entertainment Law.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
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.



Sports Analytics - Masters

SLN #: 30502
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B06
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): McIntosh
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to develop and learn to apply analytical skills that are useful in nearly every career. Although the course focuses on applications in the sports context and uses approaches that are rapidly becoming important in the business of sports analytics, this is not a survey course about issues in sports. Instead, this class is about storytelling and logic. An understanding and interest in both sports and numbers will make this class good. General curiosity will make it great.

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.



Sports Big Events:Law/Biz/Ops-MSLB

SLN #: 31800
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 007
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Jarvis
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The objectives of this course are to teach you the business, legal and operational issues of major sporting events. We will examine bid preparation, marketing, sales, ticketing, operational, security, volunteer, sponsorship, legal and other issues related to these events.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
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.



Sports Business Strategy and Industry Dynamics-MSLB

SLN #: 30932
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: D01
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Mokwa
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class is open only to JD students who would like to take the class as 3 of their 6 graduate credits allowed toward the JD. The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:55 pm - 6:00 pm January 8 - March 3.

Sports can involve a jog around campus or big business. Sports strategy whether on the field, in the front office, across the negotiation table, or at the ticket counter involves out‐thinking and out‐doing competition. Sports are interesting, important and a vivid context to learn about business strategy and all its diverse stakeholders. In our sports business coursework, we will maintain a pragmatic, experiential, yet well‐grounded focus, studying the role, nature and dynamics of sports business both in and around “sports industries” and in and around “conventional businesses” which are active stakeholders in sports. We will build and “test” knowledge and exercise skills related to sports business analysis, decision making, communication and both strategy development and execution, as well as, strategy assessment and innovation in sports. The course will be intellectually rigorous, yet fun. We will invite a number of C‐suite executives into our classroom who will share insights into their industry sectors, organizations, and important sports initiatives and issues.

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
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.



Sports Law Intenship - MSLB

SLN #: 21896
Course Prefix: SLB-584
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 1-9
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:


Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1-9
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.



Sports Marketing - MSLB

SLN #: 26524
Course Prefix: SLB-517
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Lee
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
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class
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.



Sports Venue Construction:Legal & Financial Issues

SLN #: 19165
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 031
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Leach
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This is a new course and the titles are a bit misleading. Please review the syllabus. The primary focus of this course is to study the structure and issues related to stadium construction in professional and college sports. The course will then cover issues related to professional league expansion and team relocation.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
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: “Contracts,” “Fundamentals of Contract Law,” or “Contract: Negotiating & Drafting in the Sports Industry” is required as a pre- or co-requisite.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Section VI, E in the Statement of Student Policies: 20% of the final grade will be based on class participation and attendance. JD students will be expected to present certain materials, which will be assigned during the class. The quality of these presentations will be a factor in the participation grade for the JD students. However, students must do more than simply show up to class. Students must participate to fully maximize this aspect of their grade.
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Section III in the Statement of Student Policies: Absent exceptional circumstances (e.g., unforeseen extended illness), any student who misses more than 20% of our scheduled classes (i.e., 3 or more) will be administratively withdrawn from the course with a failing grade or a withdrawal at the discretion of the instructor.

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Sports Venue Construction:Legal/Financial Issues-MSLB

SLN #: 31802
Course Prefix: SLB-598
Course Section: 009
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Leach
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This is a new course and the titles are a bit misleading. Please review the syllabus. The primary focus of this course is to study the structure and issues related to stadium construction in professional and college sports. The course will then cover issues related to professional league expansion and team relocation.

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: “Contracts,” “Fundamentals of Contract Law,” or “Contract: Negotiating & Drafting in the Sports Industry” is required as a pre- or co-requisite.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Section VI, E in the Statement of Student Policies: 20% of the final grade will be based on class participation and attendance. JD students will be expected to present certain materials, which will be assigned during the class. The quality of these presentations will be a factor in the participation grade for the JD students. However, students must do more than simply show up to class. Students must participate to fully maximize this aspect of their grade.
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Section III in the Statement of Student Policies: Absent exceptional circumstances (e.g., unforeseen extended illness), any student who misses more than 20% of our scheduled classes (i.e., 3 or more) will be administratively withdrawn from the course with a failing grade or a withdrawal at the discretion of the instructor.

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Tax Controversies

SLN #: 22237
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 019
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Silver
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will focus on Federal income tax procedures and practice. It will examine the process by which taxes are determined, reported, assessed, challenged, adjudicated, and collected. It will focus on the duties of the taxpayer, internal processes at the Internal Revenue Service, taxpayer interactions with the IRS leading up to a final determination of income taxes owed, avenues for challenging a final determination, and collection practices. We will study the relevant Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury regulations, and cases. This course is useful to any student who plans to give tax advice to clients or to represent clients in tax controversies.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Federal Income Tax
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.



Teaching Assistant

SLN #: 13820
Course Prefix: LAW-735
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Teaching Assistants work closely with the Professor to whom they are assigned. Teaching Assistants are expected to attend the course to which they are assigned and meet with the Professor weekly. Teaching Assistants are expected to be available to students and to work well without intensive supervision. Teaching Assistants can expect to spend an average of six to eight hours a week fulfilling their duties, although this may vary from week to week. Teaching Assistants are chosen through a selection process determined by each professor.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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.



The Litigation Experience

SLN #: 19157
Course Prefix: LAW-780
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Zelms;Norris;Ames;Gross
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course is designed to be the core experience of the Trial Advocacy Program, offering students the opportunity to serve as trial lawyers in a simulated case. Using a “learning by doing” format, students will take a hypothetical civil lawsuit from the pleading stage through discovery, pretrial motion practice, ADR, and trial.

The class is structured so that all groups meets together each Monday for a 90 minute class, and each group of approximately eight students meets separately for a longer period on Thursday or Friday to participate in litigation skills exercises supervised by experienced trial lawyers from the community. The Monday lecture session will focus on litigation topics related to the performance exercises to be undertaken in the skills sections conducted later that same week. Students will engage in exercises involving Interviewing, Counseling, Written Discovery, Depositions, Pretrial Motions, ADR, and Trial Advocacy.

Evidence is a Co or Pre Requisite for the course.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence is a Co ir Pre-requisite
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 8
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.



The Litigation Experience

SLN #: 19158
Course Prefix: LAW-780
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Flood;Booker;Ames;Gross
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course is designed to be the core experience of the Trial Advocacy Program, offering students the opportunity to serve as trial lawyers in a simulated case. Using a “learning by doing” format, students will take a hypothetical civil lawsuit from the pleading stage through discovery, pretrial motion practice, ADR, and trial.

The class is structured so that all groups meets together each Monday for a 90 minute class, and each group of approximately eight students meets separately for a longer period on Thursday or Friday to participate in litigation skills exercises supervised by experienced trial lawyers from the community. The Monday lecture session will focus on litigation topics related to the performance exercises to be undertaken in the skills sections conducted later that same week. Students will engage in exercises involving Interviewing, Counseling, Written Discovery, Depositions, Pretrial Motions, ADR, and Trial Advocacy.

Evidence is a Co or Pre Requisite for the course.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence is a Co ir Pre-requisite
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 8
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.



The Litigation Experience

SLN #: 19159
Course Prefix: LAW-780
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Zweig;Ames;Gross;Harrison
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course is designed to be the core experience of the Trial Advocacy Program, offering students the opportunity to serve as trial lawyers in a simulated case. Using a “learning by doing” format, students will take a hypothetical civil lawsuit from the pleading stage through discovery, pretrial motion practice, ADR, and trial.

The class is structured so that all groups meets together each Monday for a 90 minute class, and each group of approximately eight students meets separately for a longer period on Thursday or Friday to participate in litigation skills exercises supervised by experienced trial lawyers from the community. The Monday lecture session will focus on litigation topics related to the performance exercises to be undertaken in the skills sections conducted later that same week. Students will engage in exercises involving Interviewing, Counseling, Written Discovery, Depositions, Pretrial Motions, ADR, and Trial Advocacy.

Evidence is a Co or Pre Requisite for the course.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence is a Co or Pre-requisite
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 8
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.



The Litigation Experience

SLN #: 19160
Course Prefix: LAW-780
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 4
Instructor(s): Ames;Zimmerman;Gross;McKee
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course is designed to be the core experience of the Trial Advocacy Program, offering students the opportunity to serve as trial lawyers in a simulated case. Using a “learning by doing” format, students will take a hypothetical civil lawsuit from the pleading stage through discovery, pretrial motion practice, ADR, and trial.

The class is structured so that all groups meets together each Monday for a 90 minute class, and each group of approximately eight students meets separately for a longer period on Thursday or Friday to participate in litigation skills exercises supervised by experienced trial lawyers from the community. The Monday lecture session will focus on litigation topics related to the performance exercises to be undertaken in the skills sections conducted later that same week. Students will engage in exercises involving Interviewing, Counseling, Written Discovery, Depositions, Pretrial Motions, ADR, and Trial Advocacy.

Evidence is a Co or Pre Requisite for the course.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 4
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence is a Co ir Pre-requisite
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 8
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.



The Moral Leader

SLN #: 26502
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 021
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Cabot
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The successful lawyer will be presented with moral and ethical choices throughout his professional career. This innovative course is designed to encourage students to confront those fundamental moral challenges, to develop skills in moral analysis and judgment, and to come to terms with their own definition of moral leadership and how it can be translated into action. The course is based on the leadership course, The Moral Leader, brought by Professor Robert Coles, an educator and psychiatrist, to Harvard Business School in the 1980s. Since then it has been taught to thousands of students at Harvard’s schools of business, law, medicine, architecture, politics, design, divinity and education. Drawing on the inspiration of major literary and historical figures such as Machiavelli, Truman, and Achebe, and based upon an impressive array of literary sources, including novels, plays, history, and biography, the seminar-style setting of the course requires students to be thoroughly prepared for each session, willing to participate in rigorous analysis, continual dialogue, and intensive discussion.

The focus of this course is not on morality versus immorality, but on leadership, moral decision-making, and action. The course is comprised of three modules: (i) Moral Challenge, in which students explore fundamental moral problems and the strategies used to come to terms with them; (ii) Moral Reasoning, in which students are introduced to methods and modes of "moral reasoning" that help in justifying, or not justifying, decisions made in complex situations; and (iii) Moral Leadership, in which students confront examples of moral leadership per se.

In 13 sessions each two hours long, with readings in a multiplicity of settings ranging from ancient Greece to contemporary America, students learn to identify moral problems, to address them systematically, and to develop skills that aid them in their professional and personal lives.

Forty percent (40%) of the grade for the course is based on class participation and sixty percent (60%) on a paper, roughly 15 pages in length.

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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Paper - 60% of grade
Participation Points: Yes, 40% of grade
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.



Tort Law - Masters

SLN #: 30492
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A07
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Himmelstein
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course is a high-level introduction to Torts. You will learn about various types of tort causes of action, their various elements, defenses and factual patterns that fit those specific tort causes of action. The course is broken up into sections. In addition to the weekly lectures, there will be various reading assignments from real life Court of Appeals legal decisions that highlight the specific topic from each week. ***Warning, these cases are not easy to read. When reading, please try to keep in mind the specific issue of the week and read it through that lens. Finally, the class will be expected to participate in weekly discussions on blackboard regarding that week's topic.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
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.



Trademark and Unfair Competition Law

SLN #: 31861
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 020
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Kappes
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Trademark Law covers, from a theoretical, historical and practical perspective, the basis, and use of, the trademark system, the requirements for, process of obtaining, opposing, and enforcing trademarks and related rights, and the overlapping federal, state, and common law rights and doctrines involved in trademark and unfair competition law including cybersquatting, false advertising, and the right of publicity.

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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Possibly
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.



Trademark Law - Masters

SLN #: 30503
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B07
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Kappes
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course covers, from a practical perspective, the basis, and use of, the trademark system, the requirements for, process of obtaining, opposing, and enforcing trademarks and related rights, and the overlapping federal, state, and common law rights and doctrines involved in trademark and unfair competition law including cybersquatting, false advertising, and the right of publicity. This is a seven week course that concludes with a final exam, with readings and assignments weekly.

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: Online
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.



Transactional Practice Readiness (TPR):Finance Law

SLN #: 26503
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 022
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gilman;Wood
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar course focuses on transactional practice-readiness skills in finance transactions. In addition to discussion of certain aspects of banking and finance law topically, this course is intended to simulate finance/banking law practice in a real world environment and enhance practice-readiness in transactional practice. The loan process from a legal perspective and legal documentation used by financial institutions in making loans and issuing credit will be examined. Financial institutions significantly the modern US and world economies. As regulated entities, financial institutions must comply with applicable laws and regulations while remaining competitive in the marketplace, and responding to global competition, technological advances, and rapidly changing economic conditions. The course includes a look at the impact of laws and regulations, and the impact of financial institution policies and procedures, on credit risk, credit availability. Credit documentation will be explored from a practice-readiness perspective. This course will also explore the elements of professionalism with respect to finance law practice. Students will gain experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating loan and other credit documents. They will also gain experience in preparing and reviewing client communications in a transactional lending/finance context. Students will learn how to maintain a forms/provisions library, and will contribute provisions to, and have access to, a cumulative forms library. Throughout the course, students will do practice-readiness projects taking the students from a term sheet, to drafting and negotiating documents, through the closing of a commercial loan transaction. There will be no final exam in this class.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, Drafting and Writing
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 18
Final Exam Given: No
Participation Points: Yes, Participation is a graded portion of the course. 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.



Transition to Law Practice (3L bar program only)

SLN #: 26504
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 023
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Dillingham
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will start on Monday, March 5, and continue through April 16. Class will meet during spring break as well.

The goal of this course, available only to students in the 3L Bar Program, is to provide additional resources to transition you from law school to law practice. The course is divided into six modules: Negotiation, Arizona Law, Law Office Models, Client Relations, Personnel, and Professional Identity. Throughout the course, each student will be designated as a discussion leader and will prepare discussion questions for the class session. Student grades will be based on participation (including as a discussion leader), quizzes, and a final examination.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: This course is limited to students admitted to the 3L Bar Program
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Yes
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.



Trial Advocacy

SLN #: 11657
Course Prefix: LAW-738
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Cabot
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Students learn trial advocacy by performing opening statements, direct and cross-examination, objections, motions to the Court, final arguments and other aspects of trial practice. The course culminates in a jury trial. Students will learn how to use courtroom technology for displaying or playing evidentiary exhibits or visual aids and will be asked to use this technology during their presentations.

Students may not enroll in the Criminal Practice Clinic in the same semester in which they take Trial Advocacy.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 14
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, pleadings related to final trials
Participation Points: Yes, students are expected and encouraged to participate in each week's exercise
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Mandatory

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Trial Advocacy

SLN #: 11695
Course Prefix: LAW-738
Course Section: 002
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Coleman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Students learn trial advocacy by performing opening statements, direct and cross-examination, objections, motions to the Court, final arguments and other aspects of trial practice. The course culminates in a jury trial. Students will learn how to use courtroom technology for displaying or playing evidentiary exhibits or visual aids and will be asked to use this technology during their presentations.

Students may not enroll in the Criminal Practice Clinic in the same semester in which they take Trial Advocacy.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, pleadings
Participation Points: Yes, students are expected and encouraged to participate in each week's exercise
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Mandatory

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Trial Advocacy

SLN #: 21720
Course Prefix: LAW-738
Course Section: 003
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Cisneros;Williams
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Students learn trial advocacy by performing opening statements, direct and cross-examination, objections, motions to the Court, final arguments and other aspects of trial practice. The course culminates in a jury trial. Student presentations will be videotaped for classroom critique. Students will also learn how to use courtroom technology for displaying or playing evidentiary exhibits or visual aids and will be asked to use this technology during their presentations.

Students may not enroll in the Criminal Practice Clinic in the same semester in which they take Trial Advocacy.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Mandatory

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Trial Advocacy

SLN #: 26508
Course Prefix: LAW-738
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Rapp
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Students learn trial advocacy by performing opening statements, direct and cross-examination, objections, motions to the Court, final arguments and other aspects of trial practice. Lectures will include viewing videos of high profile trials and examples of courtroom presentations from real cases. The course culminates in a mock jury trial in Federal Court presided over by a Judge. Students will also learn how to use courtroom technology for displaying evidentiary exhibits or visual aids. Students will learn how to use technology during their classroom and courtroom presentations.

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: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, pleadings related to final trials
Participation Points: Yes, students are expected and encouraged to participate in each week's exercise
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Mandatory

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Truman Young Fellowship

SLN #: 19167
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 033
Credit Hours: 6
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This is a year-long fellowship. The applicant is selected through an application process. This internship was designed to encourage highly qualified and motivated law students to become career prosecutors. The Fellow participates in the Criminal Practice Clinic and works at four prosecuting agencies during the one-year fellowship period: The City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office Maricopa County Attorney's Office The United States Attorney's Office - District of Arizona The Arizona Attorney General's Office This course fulfills the professional skills requirement for graduation. The fellowship is usually awarded to one third-year student although the Committee has occasionally selected two students to share the fellowship. The Truman Young Selection Committee personally interviews each applicant Interviews are conducted the first week of November The Fellowship is usually awarded by the first week of December.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 6
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
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.



Trust Law

SLN #: 26505
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 024
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): House
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The Trust Law course will provide an overview and in depth coverage of the law of trusts. Topics will include: the creation of trusts; duties of the trustee; enforcement of trusts; modifications of trusts, use of trusts in estate planning, including aspects of the federal estate tax and federal gift tax; drafting issues concerning trusts; powers of appointment; and the Rule Against Perpetuities.

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: Decedent's Estates is a pre-requisite. Estate and Gift Tax is suggested as a pre-requisite or concurrent course.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



U.S. Asylum Law

SLN #: 26510
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 025
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Cruz
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course explores U.S. Asylum Law and the overall phenomenon of forced migration to the United States. The primary focus is INA 208, which controls the eligibility for Refugee status in the United States. Students learn statutory analysis, administrative procedures, and the asylum process. Topics of discussion include grounds of eligibility, statutory definitions, group persecution, fact- finding/evidentiary challenges, bars to asylum, and application procedures. Course is only offered every other year. Outstanding students may be invited to work on a Board of Immigration Appeals brief the following semester for independent credit.

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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Yes
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Students required to make a graded presentation (as part of a group or individually) on asylum qualification of a Particular Social Group of their choosing
Participation Points: Yes
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 Constititional Law - Masters

SLN #: 30504
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B08
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Silver
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course addresses the role of courts in the federal system; the distribution of powers between state and federal governments; separation of powers within the federal government.

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
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 & Legal Analysis - Masters

SLN #: 30518
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Royal
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This on-line course will introduce MLS students to the U.S. legal system and to the types of legal reasoning used by lawyers and judges. Students will be provided the necessary instruction to use legal reasoning in their academic work, including reading and understanding cases and statutes, doing basic legal research and writing legal memoranda, and applying existing law to the issue at hand. Finally, the course will provide an overview of a handful of key areas that are particularly important for business and policy applications, such as federalism/pre-emption, constitutional law and administrative law.

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: Online
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 & Legal Analysis - Masters

SLN #: 30493
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: A08
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Williams
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Please note, as an ASU Online Course this course may not have the same academic dates as other courses with the College of Law. These differences may include start and end dates for the course, due dates for weekly assignments, and Final Exam schedules. Please make sure you reference the Course Schedule page from the navigation bar for correct dates specific to this course.

This on-line course will introduce MLS students to the U.S. legal system and to the types of legal reasoning used by lawyers and judges. Students will be provided the necessary instruction to use legal reasoning in their academic work, including reading and understanding cases and statutes, doing basic legal research and writing legal memoranda, and applying existing law to the issue at hand. Finally, the course will provide an overview of a handful of key areas that are particularly important for business and policy applications, such as federalism/pre-emption, constitutional law and administrative law.

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: Online
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.



Victims in Criminal Procedure

SLN #: 19168
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 034
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Twist;Montgomery
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course is a 2 credit course with the option of earning one externship credit for students who agree to work 55 hours during the semester for the Victims Legal Assistance Project.

Victims in Criminal Procedure will explore the historical and evolving role of crime victims in the criminal justice process. The law and litigation of crime victims’ rights at the state and federal levels will be examined. Among the topics that will be considered are constitutional and statutory rights for crime victims, the effect of these rights on the rights of the defendant and the criminal justice system generally. The question of enforcing victims’ rights and case law developments will also be considered.

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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: 15-20 page paper
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.



Water Law - Masters

SLN #: 30505
Course Prefix: SDO-598
Course Section: B09
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Larson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will address the basic legal principles involved in acquiring, maintaining, transferring, and adjudicating property rights in water. Some attention will be paid to riparian (eastern) doctrines, but main emphasis will be placed on the prior appropriation systems common in the west. The course will also cover groundwater law (with a focus on Arizona and doctrines in other western states), developments of new water supplies, instream flow protection, interstate disputes and allocation (with focus on the Colorado River), federal and Indian water rights, and federal- state relations in water management.

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
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.



White Collar Crime

SLN #: 26498
Course Prefix: LAW-642
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Altman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will focus on the process and practice of white collar and corporate criminal prosecution, defense and case resolution mainly in the pre-charging phase. It will not be a class that focuses on the elements of substantive criminal offenses, although we will analyze at least one federal substantive crime. Rather it will attempt to examine the process the government uses to investigate and prosecute what are commonly referred to as white collar crimes and the process and methodology defense lawyers and corporate counsel use to respond to these investigations, to avoid prosecution, and to resolve cases. We will also look at prosecution policy and discretion, the process of plea negotiation, the issues confronted in parallel criminal and civil proceedings, the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction, and the ethical issues that arise in these contexts.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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: Take-Home
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: In class presentation
Participation Points: Yes, up to 2 points given
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Attendance is required

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.



Working with Accounting Expert Witnesses

SLN #: 26511
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 026
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Friedman
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This skills/practicum lab course meets weekly for the intent of preparing students to examine an Expert Accounting witness. Professor Friedman will be assisted by practicing CPA’s and Attorney‘s. The lab will be a series of presentations, demonstrations and student exercises culminating in a mock examination of an expert witness.

Grades will be based on active participation, attendance and the mock examination. There will not be a final examination and there is no paper assigned. No text book is assigned but selected handout reading material will be provided. Some legal research will be required. Class size is limited to 12 students. Students will be assigned lab partners for the mock examination.

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
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
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.



Writing TA

SLN #: 12317
Course Prefix: LAW-735
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s):
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
Writing Assistants work closely with the Legal Writing Professor to whom they are assigned and provide guidance and mentoring to first-year students. Writing Assistants help with problem selection and generating model answers, hold office hours to assist first-year students with research, help create and grade research and citation exercises, occasionally help with class preparation and/or presentation, and assist with oral argument in the spring. Writing Assistants generally do not play a major role in teaching and grading first-year students. Writing Assistants are expected to attend the Legal Research and Writing Course to which they are assigned and meet with the Professor weekly. Writing Assistants are expected to be available to first-year students and to work well without intensive supervision. Writing Assistants can expect to spend an average of six to eight hours a week fulfilling their duties, although this may vary from week to week. Writing Assistants receive 2 Pass/Fail credit hours each semester (for a total of 4 credit hours). Some positions are for the year; others are for one semester only, depending upon the professor's teaching schedule.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
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.




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