Transition to Law Practice (3L bar program only)

SLN #: 36288
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: D1002
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Norris
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35 - 5:30 pm beginning Tuesday, March 1, and continuing through Tuesday, April 12. The 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 students from law school to law practice. This course will introduce students to the practice of law in Arizona. Students will research Arizona secondary and primary sources, including specialized sources, and they will write and edit various practice-oriented documents, such as an engagement agreement and correspondence. In addition, students will practice client counseling skills, discuss the lawyer’s role in the justice system, develop a plan for professional identity, discuss pro bono opportunities in Arizona, and research a specific practice area in-depth.

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: This course is limited to students admitted to the 3L Bar Program
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
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.