Do you have an interest in being an in-house lawyer? The knowledge and skills required to work as a corporate counsel are different than practicing at a law firm or in other opportunities. In this course, we’ll explore how to be an effective in-house counsel and provide practical advice to the company. Topics covered will include: the role of an in-house legal department in a company, corporate governance, managing outside counsel, partnering with other departments, advising on various areas of law, risk management, ethics, and in-house career paths. This course is relevant to students, whether or not they are considering in-house practice--lawyers in private practice often work with in-house counsel, and can be more effective if they have a good understanding of the challenges facing their in-house clients.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, (1)
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: 20
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person

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