Course Schedule

Administrative Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate (List C)

Administrative law deals with government regulation – a crucial aspect of every type of law practice.  The practical focus of the administrative law course is how to work with government agencies and the regulatory law these agencies generate and enforce.  The first part of the course looks at the processes government agencies use to literally create law through rulemaking and adjudication and also engage in investigations and law enforcement.  They operate in areas as diverse as environmental law, national security, communications, foreign affairs, taxation, labor-management relations, and much more.  The second part of the course considers judicial review and how courts impose constraints on government regulation based on constitutional concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances, as well as procedural due process and other constitutionally protected rights.  The course provides grounding in the basics of administrative law which any lawyer who practices law needs to understand.  The first reading assignment in the required text will be posted on Camino.  The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.  This course is graded with a final examination.

Advanced Immigration Law: Immigration Law and Crimes

This course will address the various ways in which criminal conduct affects immigration status and benefits and the obligations of criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors, and immigration lawyers in regard to individuals with criminal histories. In particular, we will study:  lawyers’ obligations under Supreme Court jurisprudence (Padilla v. Kentucky), state law, and ethical requirements; how to analyze a criminal conviction to determine possible immigration consequences; ways in which a conviction may be ameliorated to reduce or eliminate immigration consequences, including under recent California legislation; immigration relief for persons with criminal histories; and immigration relief for victims of crime.  The course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in immigration law or in criminal prosecution or defense.

Having taken or taking Immigration Law is strongly recommended.

Advanced International Human Rights Clinic A

Certificate(s): International Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Enrollment in this course is limited to those students who successfully complete Course No. 727 (International Human Rights Clinic), and subject to the Clinic Director’s approval. Students enrolled in this advanced course will continue to work on previous human rights clinic projects and are expected to act as team leaders. Students must register for 2 units of academic credit, which will be graded. This is the “A” portion of the course. Additionally, students may register for up to 2 additional units that are not graded (credit/no credit). This is the “B” portion of the course. Students must submit the International Human Rights Clinic Application Form and obtain a permission number from the professor in order to register for this course (contact FJRivera@scu.edu).

Advanced International Human Rights Clinic B

Certificate(s): International Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Enrollment in this course is limited to those students who successfully complete Course No. 727 (International Human Rights Clinic), and subject to the Clinic Director’s approval. Adv Clinic B is the proper course to enroll in if you wish to take more than the 2 units of credit offered under Adv Clinic A.

Advanced Legal Research

Credit/No Credit

Advanced Legal Writing: Bar Exam

Credit/No Credit. This course hones the skills necessary to pass the Bar Exam.  Through extensive practice, students will develop a solid understanding of the organization, depth, and precision required for success on the bar.  A portion of the course may be presented by video lecture.  Students will answer multiple-choice questions, write answers to practice questions in and out of class, learn to self-assess their work, and will receive regular feedback from their instructor. To receive course credit, students must complete all assignments on time, and take the final mock bar exam on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00-4:30.  

Professor Gallo is a former bar grader.  

Advanced Trial Techniques (Trial Team)

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Experiential Course

Enrollment based on tryouts held in spring. One year, two semester course. Students should obtain permission number from instructors. Attendance is mandatory, as well as participation in regional/national competitions. There will be a small reading assignment in preparation for the first class, to be posted online.

Advocacy 1

Advocacy 10

Advocacy 11

Advocacy 12

Advocacy 2

Advocacy 3

Advocacy 4

Advocacy 5

Advocacy 6

Advocacy 7

Advocacy 8

Advocacy 9

Antitrust

Certificate(s): High Tech Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)

Approved IP LL.M. course.

Business Organizations

Students who do not attend the first day will be dropped by the professor. Attendance is mandatory. Bar course – subject to grade curve.   The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.  UP Point Eligible Class.

Business Organizations

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Business Organizations

Bar course. Subject to grade curve. UP point eligible course. 

Chinese Trade and Investment Law

Certificate(s): High Tech Law - Corporate Specialization Only International Law

Students who do not attend the first day of class will be dropped by the professor.  Attendance is mandatory.  Limited enrollment.  A limited number of papers may qualify for the Supervised Analytical Writing Requirement.  The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.

Civil Practice, High Tech, and Social Justice Externship 1

Certificate(s): High Tech Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Civil Procedure (114). Students must apply and have placement pre-approved. Applications available on-line at Externship page. Students must also register for the Externship Seminar (705) for first externship, or Externship Workshop (706) for each subsequent externship. Permission numbers for both classes will be sent via email by the Externship Program upon approval.

Civil Practice, High Tech, and Social Justice Externship II

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Civil Procedure (114) and Civil Practice Externship I (590). Students must apply and have placement pre-approved. Applications available on-line at Externship page. Students must also register for the Externship Workshop (706). Permission numbers for both classes will be sent via email by the Externship Program upon approval.

Civil Procedure 1

Required course. Subject to grade curve. Attendance is mandatory. No laptops in classroom; all classes are recorded for use of the enrolled students. See Camino page for details. Class will not meet 3 times during the semester, dates to be announced later.

Civil Procedure 1

First year required course.  Attendance is mandatory.  Professor tapes all courses.  Required texts for the course will be listed on the course Camino page as will the assignment for the first class.

Civil Procedure 1

First year required course.  Attendance is mandatory.  Professor tapes all courses.  Required texts for the course will be listed on the course Camino page as will the assignment for the first class.

Community Property

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Constitutional Law 2

Required course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve. Attendance is mandatory.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class. UP Point Eligible Class.

Constitutional Law 2

Required course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve. Attendance is mandatory.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class. UP Point Eligible Class.

Constitutional Law 2

Required course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.  Attendance is mandatory.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class. UP Point Eligible Class.

Constitutional Law I

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Contracts 1

First year class.  See 1L schedule.

Attendance is mandatory.  Reading assignment for first class posted on Camino.  Professor does not allow recording of this class.

Contracts 1

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Attendance is mandatory.  Reading assignment for first class posted on Camino.  Professor does not allow recording of this class.

Contracts 1

First year class.  See 1L schedule.

Attendance is mandatory. Professor does not allow recording of this class.

Contracts 1

First year class.  See 1L schedule.

Contracts 1e

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Corporate Taxation

Federal Income Tax (Law 270) is a prerequisite, unless waived by instructor. Taking Business Tax (Law 340), Business Organizations (Law 248), or both concurrently (if not already taken) is helpful.

Criminal Justice Externship : Criminal Defense

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Pre- or Co-Requisite: Evidence (320) Class will meet at the Public Defender Office. Enrollment is by application only. Applications available in the Law Student Services Office, Criminal Justice Externship Defense Clinic Form. Students will be placed at the Santa Clara County Public Defender Office where they will work on real cases with real clients under the supervision of a senior attorney. Students will conduct arraignments, pre-trial conferences, the motion calendar and, if possible, a trial. Students need to be able to commit 2 full days at the PD office. The lessons learned in this clinic will be invaluable for any students who expect to practice in the criminal justice system. Students may not participate in this clinic while working in law enforcement or in the district attorneys office due to the conflict of interest it presents. This class meets the Professional Skills requirement.

Criminal Justice Externship I

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Criminal Law (106). Students must apply and have placement pre-approved. Applications available on-line at Externship page. Students must also register for the Externship Seminar (705) for first externship, or Externship Workshop (706) for each subsequent externship. Permission numbers for both classes will be sent via email by the Externship Program upon approval.

Criminal Justice Externship II

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Civil Procedure (114), Criminal Justice Externship I (591). Students must apply and have placement pre-approved. Applications available on-line at Externship page. Students must also register for the Externship Workshop (706). Permission numbers for both classes will be sent via email by the Externship Program upon approval.

Criminal Law

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Attendance is mandatory.

Criminal Law

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Criminal Law

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Criminal Law

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Criminal Law

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Criminal Law

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Criminal Procedure: Investigation

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Criminal Procedure: Investigation

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.  Reading assignment for first class posted online.

Entrepreneurs Law Clinic B

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Entrepreneurs' Law Clinic

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Experiential Course

Graded course. Students must submit an application to be considered for the class, and entry in the class will be subject to approval by the ELC Director. APPLICATION DUE DATE : May 30th. Email Professor Norris lnorris@scu.edu if you have any questions. Limited enrollment.  There will also be a field trip during the semester that will be mandatory but there will be a makeup assignment if a student can’t attend.

Environmental Law in a Practice Setting

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law

Grading will be based on a series of exercises/written assignments done throughout the semester.

Environmental Protection Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)

Required texts for the course will be listed online as will the assignment for the first class.

This course will have a week-long take-home exam with a due date of Monday, December 11.

Evidence

Required course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Evidence

Required course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Externship Seminar

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Students registering for their first externship are required to also register for this corresponding seminar. Permission numbers for both the Externship placement and the Seminar will be provided by the Externship Program Office upon application approval. Class will meet on the following Friday dates: August 25; September 15, 22, 29; October 13, 27; November 10.

Externship Seminar

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Students registering for their first externship are required to also register for this corresponding seminar. Permission numbers for both the Externship placement and the Seminar will be provided by the Externship Program Office upon application approval. 

Externship Workshop

Credit/No Credit. Students participating in their second or third externship must also register for this class. Students will receive permission numbers by the Externship Program Office to register for this on-line workshop. Course credit will be awarded only on satisfactory completion of both the externship and the workshop. Students must attend mid-semester meeting with instructor.

Externship Workshop

Credit/No Credit. Students participating in their second or third externship must also register for this class. Students will receive permission numbers by the Externship Program Office to register for this on-line workshop. Course credit will be awarded only on satisfactory completion of both the externship and the workshop. Students must attend mid-semester meeting with instructor.

Family Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)

Final grade shall be determined by class participation and a final exam.

Federal Income Tax

Required texts for the course will be listed online as will the assignment for the first class.  The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use.

Globalization and the Rule of Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)

The theme of the seminar will be business and human rights.

High Technology Law Journal

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Credit/No Credit. To register for this course students must obtain a permission number from the editor.

Honors Moot Court Board

STUDENTS ON THE HMC INTERNAL BOARD, HMC EXTERNAL BOARD, AND GALLOWAY BOARD should all register for this section.

Credit/No Credit. Students are appointed to the boards. To register for this course, students must obtain a permission number from the Moot Court Board Presidents.

Immigration Law

Certificate(s): International Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List B)

Students who do not attend the first day of class will be dropped by the professor.  Attendance is mandatory.  Reading assignment for the first class posted on ClaraNet.  A limited number of students may opt for writing a final paper, rather than a final exam. The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.   Professor is willing to have a student tape a class with the permission of the professor for personal use only. Either prior or contemporaneous enrollment in Constitutional Law II highly recommended.

Intellectual Property Survey

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Attendance is mandatory.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class.  Class will have a take home exam.

Intellectual Property Survey

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Attendance is mandatory.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class.

International Business Negotiations - Simulation

Certificate(s): High Tech Law International Law

Interested students should contact Professor Jimenez directly – PJimenez@scu.edu. Course will occasionally meet on some Friday afternoons in October and November. Limited enrollment. Professor is willing to have a student tape a class with the permission of the professor for personal use only. Approved IP LLM course.

International Business Transactions

Certificate(s): High Tech Law - International Specialization Only International Law

Professor does not allow recording of this class. The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.  With the permission of the professor, a student may record a class for personal use. Required texts for the course will be listed online as will the assignment for the first class.

International Human Rights Clinic A

Certificate(s): International Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

This course is the graded portion of the International Human Rights Clinic. Students wishing to take more than 3 units of clinic should also register for 1 – 2 units of IHRC B, which is the credit/no credit portion of this class. Limited enrollment. Students must submit theInternational Human Rights Clinic Application and obtain a permission number from the professor in order to register for this course (contact FJRivera@scu.edu) Prior or concurrent course work in international human rights strongly preferred.

International Human Rights Clinic B

Certificate(s): International Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

This course is the credit/no credit portion of the IHRC. Students can register for up to 2 units in this course. Students must register for IHRC A for the first 3 units of clinic credit, and this course for any units thereafter. Limited enrollment. Students must obtain a permission number from the professor in order to register for this course. Prior or concurrent course work in international human rights strongly preferred.

International Law

Certificate(s): High Tech Law - International Specialization Only International Law

Internet Law

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

 Attendance is mandatory.  Professor records each class and posts recordings on iTunes University.  The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.   Required texts for the course will be listed online as will the assignment for the first class.  Take home exam.  Approved IP LLM course.

Introduction to United States Law

For U.S. Law LL.M. students only.  Graded Pass/No Pass only.

IP Litigation

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Journal of International Law

Certificate(s): International Law

Credit/No Credit. To register for this course students must obtain a permission number from the editor.

Judicial Externship Full Time

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Civil Procedure (114). Students must apply and have placement pre-approved. Applications available online or at the Externship Program Office (EXPO). Students must also register for the Externship Seminar (Law 705) for first externship, or Externship Workshop (Law 706) for each subsequent externship. Permission numbers for both classes will be sent via email by Expo upon application approval.
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Judicial Externship II

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Pre-requisite: Judicial Externship I (Law 594B or 594C). Students must apply. Applications available online or in the Externship Program Offie (EXPO). Students must also register for the  on-line Externship Workshop (LAW 706). Permission numbers to register  will be provided by EXPO upon application approval.

Judicial Externship Part Time

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Civil Procedure (114). Students must apply. Applications available online or at the Externship Program Office (EXPO). Students must arrange their own placement prior to application submission. Students must also register for either the Externship Seminar (Law 705), or Extenship Workshop (Law 706) depending on if this is your first, or second/third externship, respectively. Permission numbers to register will be provided by EXPO upon application approval.

Juvenile Justice Topics: Leadership Training

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate (List C)

Credit/No Credit. This course is for students who have completed Juvenile Justice Topics: Practical Applications (catalog 532) by volunteering to facilitate the FLY Law Program, a legal education and life skills course for at-risk youth. Former volunteers who would like to become the Lead Facilitator at a FLY Law Program site can receive credit through this course. Contact the course instructor if you have completed Juvenile Justice Topics: Practical Applications and you would like to become a site Lead. For students who have not volunteered with FLY and would like to receive credit for volunteering for the first time, you may enroll in Juvenile Justice Topics: Practical Applications (catalog 532). For more information, visit flyprogram.org.  Students must apply for the Facilitator position with Fresh Lifelines for Youth and be accepted as a Facilitator in order to enroll in and receive credit for the course.  For questions, contact Vianni Garcia at vianni@flyprogram.com.

Juvenile Justice Topics: Practical Applications

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Credit/No Credit. This course is for students who would like to receive credit for volunteering with Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), a juvenile justice nonprofit with a mission to break the cycle of crime, violence, and incarceration in the lives of teens through legal education, leadership training, and one-on-one mentoring. To learn more, visit flyprogram.org. To receive credit, you will facilitate FLY’s legal education course for at-risk youth in teams of 2-4 facilitators. You MUST be eligible and available to fulfill the commitment required of a volunteer facilitator. Students must apply for the Facilitator position with Fresh Lifelines for Youth and be accepted as a Facilitator in order to enroll in and receive credit for the course. For questions, contact Vianni Garcia at vianni@flyprogram.org.

KGACLC Consumer & Debtors Rights Interviewing and Advising Clinic

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Student must attend a mandatory training class on Saturday, August 19th from 8:00-5:00. Thereafter, students must spend 25 hours advising at the Consumer and Debtor Rights Clinic, which meets on the following Mondays: August 21 & 28; September 11, 18 & 25; October 2, 16 & 30; November 6.   Students may not take more than one interviewing and advising class in the same semester.

KGACLC Immigration Interviewing and Advising

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Students must attend a mandatory training class on Saturday, August 19th from 8:00-5:00. Thereafter, students must spend 25 hours advising at the Immigration Clinic, which meets on the following Wednesdays: August 30; September 6 & 20; October 4 & 18; November 1 & 15.  Students may not take more than one interviewing and advising class in the same semester unless approved by the Supervising Attorney. 

KGACLC Litigation Skills 1a

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

This course is the graded portion of Litigation Skills I. Students wishing to take more than 3 units of Litigation Skills I should also register for 1-3 units of Litigation Skills Ib, which is the credit/no credit portion of this class. Students must submit a form after enrolling. Students must attend a mandatory training class on Saturday, August 19th from 8:00-5:00.  Each student is required to attend the first day of class and if not the student will be dropped from the course.

KGACLC Litigation Skills 1b

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

This course is the credit/no credit portion of Litigation Skills I. Students can register for up to 3 units in this course. Students must register for Litigation Skills Ia for the first 3 units of clinic credit, and Litigation Skills Ib for any units thereafter. 

KGACLC Litigation Skills IIa

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

This course is ONLY for those students who have completed only Litigation Skills I. This is the graded portion of Litigation Skills II. Students may take up to 4 additional non-graded units by signing up for LitigationSkills IIb. Students must obtain a permission number from instructors’ to add this course. Limited enrollment. 

KGACLC Litigation Skills IIb

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

This is the credit/no credit portion of Litigation Skills II. Student can register for up to 4 units in this course. Students must register for Litigation Skills IIa for the first 2 units of clinic credit, and Litigation Skills IIb for any units thereafter. Students must obtain a permission number from instructors’ to add this course. Limited enrollment. Professional Skills Course.

KGACLC Workers' Rights Interviewing and Advising Clinic

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Students must attend a mandatory training class on Saturday, August 19th from 8:00-5:00.  Thereafter, students must spend 27 hours advising at the Workers’ Rights Clinic. Clinic meets on the following Tuesdays: August 22 & 29; September 5, 12, 19 & 26; October 3, 17 & 24. Class meets on the following Thursdays: August 24 & 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5 . Students may not take more than one interviewing and advising class without the prior approval of the instructors. This class fulfills the Professional Skills Requirement.  Students will provide advice to low income clients regarding problems in the workplace such as wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and failure to pay overtime. In addition to advising clients, students will also receive 13.5 hours of instruction in the Fundamentals of Employment Law class that covers wage and hour law, wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, leave acts, workers compensation, unemployment insurance, state disability insurance, ERISA, privacy, workplace immigration issues, and union labor law.  Students may also investigate a retaliation case, domestic violence, labor trafficking, actually filed by a complainant at the State of California’s Labor Commission office and prepare an investigative report and cause or no cause finding.   This course is graded. Students may also enroll in independent study for additional units. 

Labor Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List B)

Law Review

Credit/No Credit. To register for this course, students must obtain a permission number from the editor.

Law Student Co-Op Education

This class is graded on a CR/NC basis. The primary purpose of Co-op education is to give students an opportunity to gain practical knowledge in their field of study. This course is designed to prepare them for such an experience. It consists of a series of lectures on topics that will familiarize them with a professional working environment, and will enable them to relate their experience in the industry to their academic program. Class will meet 7 times during the course of the fall semester. Attendance is mandatory. Class meets on the following Fridays: August 25, September 8, 22, & 29; October 13 & 27, November 10. Only those international students seeking to satisfy work requirements in the United States are eligible for this course. Students must secure a permission number from the Externship Program to register for this class.

Leadership for Lawyers

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law

Graded course. Students will be graded on their engagement in the subject matter, including projects and papers assigned during the semester.  Students may, with permission of instructor, elect to take the course Credit/No Credit.

Legal Analysis

Limited enrollment. Contact Professor Kinyon for enrollment information. Students taking this class must also be enrolled in Evidence with Kreitzberg this semester.

Legal Analysis

Limited enrollment. Contact Professor Kinyon for enrollment information. Students taking this class must also be enrolled in Evidence with Kreitzberg this semester.

Legal Analysis

Limited enrollment. Contact Professor Kinyon for enrollment information. Students taking this class must also be enrolled in Evidence with Kreitzberg this semester.

Legal Aspects of War: Humanitarian Law

Certificate(s): International Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate (List C)

Course meets for the first 7 weeks only.

Some of the more controversial topics we will discuss in class include the legal regime concerning the use of atomic and chemical weapons, targeted killings and drone warfare, and several aspects relating to the so-called “war on terror”.

The final part of the course will focus on questions of accountability for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. We will analyze the grave breaches regime under the Geneva Conventions, and discuss options international criminal law offers, such as the International Criminal Court, and domestic prosecution under the principle of universal jurisdiction. See Camino for syllabus.  

Legal Profession

Required course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Legal Research and Writing 1A

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 1.

Legal Research and Writing 1B

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 1 and 2.

Legal Research and Writing 1C

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 2 and 3.

Legal Research and Writing 1D

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 3.

Legal Research and Writing 1E

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 4.

Legal Research and Writing 1F

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 4 and 5.

Legal Research and Writing 1G

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 5 and 6.

Legal Research and Writing 1H

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 6. 

Legal Research and Writing 1I

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 7.

Legal Research and Writing 1J

First year class.  See 1L schedule. Section 7.

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for US Law LL.M.s

Pass/No Pass. The goal of this course is to introduce our international LL.M. students to legal analysis, writing, and research in the U.S. legal system. Instruction will cover sources of law in the United States, the common-law system, reading and briefing court decisions, articulating and synthesizing rules from legal sources, applying those rules to the facts of simulated cases, legal citation, legal research in the U.S. system, and plagiarism. We will give the students written assignments to allow them to apply the information they learn in the class. We anticipate the following assignments: (1) case briefs; (2) a written analysis in which students must analyze a hypothetical case in a “closed universe” and convey their analysis in writing, (3) research exercises, and (4) a written research assignment in which the students must conduct legal research in a hypothetical case, analyze the case under the rules they find through their research, and convey their analysis in writing. We may also have some oral presentation assignments. We will provide written feedback on the students’ work and meet with them to discuss the work.

Mass Communication I: Television, Cable, Satellite Video and Convergence

Certificate(s): High Tech Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)

Mass Communications II: Telephone, Broadband Networks and Convergence

Certificate(s): High Tech Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate (List C)

Attendance is mandatory.   The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class. Approved IP LLM course.

Mediation: Theory and Practice

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Experiential Course

Mediation and alternative dispute resolution is a growing field as clients look to lawyers to be problem solvers and to expand the pie.  This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; to examine the circumstances in which mediation is an appropriate form of dispute resolution; and to explore the role of the lawyer in mediation, either as mediator or as counsel to a client considering or participating in mediation.  Attendance and full participation in role plays and demonstrations is mandatory.    Evaluation is based on class exercises, participation, and short papers.

Mediation: Theory and Practice

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Experiential Course

Class will meet on the following Tuesdays : Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, & 24 Students must attend the first day of class or they will be dropped. Mediation and alternative dispute resolution is a growing field as clients look to lawyers to be problem solvers and to expand the pie.  This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; to examine the circumstances in which mediation is an appropriate form of dispute resolution; and to explore the role of the lawyer in mediation, either as mediator or as counsel to a client considering or participating in mediation.  Given the interactive nature of this class, attendance and full participation in role plays is mandatory. Any student who is unable to attend should consider taking the course during another semester.  Evaluation is based on class exercises, participation, and short papers.

Negotiating

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Experiential Course

Whether you realize it or not, you negotiate every day of your life. This course seeks to help you move from negotiating by instinct, as most people do, to negotiating more purposefully, thoughtfully, and with a stronger sense of awareness. The course merges theory with practice, in order to: (1) develop your understanding of purposeful negotiation; (2) give you tools and concepts for analyzing and preparing for negotiations; (3) enhance your negotiating skills through frequent role plays, analysis, and feedback. Given the interactive nature of this class, attendance is mandatory, and class size is limited. Any student that is interested in the class must attend the first day. Method of Evaluation: Seminar participation and short reflection papers.

Negotiating

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Experiential Course

Northern California Innocence Project A

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Graded. NCIP is a year-long program (Fall and Spring semesters), available to 2L and 3L students.  Students enroll for at least three units of academic credit per semester.  For each unit of credit, a student is responsible for 50 hours of participation, including casework and class attendance and participation.  To enroll in NCIP for a grade, you should enroll under 505A.  If you would like to enroll for credit/no credit, enroll under course number 505B. If you would like to enroll for more than three units of class per semester, you must enroll in those additional units under 505B for credit/no credit.  Students must obtain a permission number from NCIP to register for this course (contact Linda Starr,Lstarr@scu.edu). Students who enrolled in NCIP in Fall 2017 will automatically have permission to register for this course through eCampus in Spring 2018. Requirements: ALL NCIP students must attend the first week of class, as well as our training session “NCIP Boot Camp” on August 18 or they will be dropped from the program. NCIP required texts must be purchased before the first day of class through the University bookstore. Readings and other important announcements will be posted on Camino. Class will meet at the Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP), 900 Lafayette St. (corner of Lafayette and Homestead, first floor). Work and classes at the Innocence Project provide insight into our criminal justice system and the causes of wrongful conviction. You will receive professional skills training including case management, organization, and development as well as interviewing and counseling skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your legal writing ability through edited work on legal pleadings, professional communications and legal memoranda. These important skills transfer to professional work in law firms and government agencies, as well as criminal law practice. Note: Students can take a maximum of 6 units of graded credit from any combination of NCIP course credit [i.e., NCIP  and NCIP Advanced Practice Clinic (Catalog numbers 505 and 515)].  Any additional units will be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis only.

Northern California Innocence Project Advanced Practice Clinic A

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Graded. Limited enrollment. Students who have completed the one-year NCIP course are encouraged to enroll in Advanced NCIP which provides the opportunity for them to continue to advance their individual cases and to research and discuss in-depth the specific issues relevant to promising cases.  Participation requires faculty approval.  Students must obtain a permission number to register for this course (contact Linda Starr, Lstarr@scu.edu).  NCIP 515A is the proper course to enroll in if you wish to take Advanced NCIP for 3 units or less for a grade. If you desire 4 or more units, you must register those extra units beyond 3 in NCIP 515B, as they will be credit/no credit. NCIP is located at 900 Lafayette Street (corner of Lafayette and Homestead, first floor). This class meets the Professional Skills Requirement. Note: Students can take a maximum of 6 units of graded credit from any combination of NCIP course credit [i.e., NCIP  and NCIP Advanced Practice Clinic (Catalog numbers 505 and 515)].  Any additional units will be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis only.

Northern California Innocence Project Advanced Practice Clinic B

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Limited enrollment. Students who have completed the one-year NCIP course are encouraged to enroll in Advanced NCIP which provides the opportunity for them to continue to advance their individual cases and to research and discuss in-depth the specific issues relevant to promising cases.  Participation requires faculty approval.  Students must obtain a permission number from NCIP (contact Linda Starr,Lstarr@scu.edu).  NCIP 515B is the proper course to enroll in if you wish to take Advanced NCIP for credit/no credit. NCIP is located at 900 Lafayette Street (corner of Lafayette and Homestead, first floor). This class meets the Professional Skills Requirement. Note: Students can take a maximum of 6 units of graded credit from any combination of NCIP course credit [i.e., NCIP  and NCIP Advanced Practice Clinic (Catalog numbers 505 and 515)].  Any additional units will be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis only.

Northern California Innocence Project B

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List A)

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit.  NCIP is a year-long program (Fall and Spring semesters), available to 2L and 3L students.  Students enroll for at least three units of academic credit per semester.  For each unit of credit, a student is responsible for 50 hours of participation, including casework and class attendance.  To enroll in NCIP for a grade, you should enroll under 505A.  If you would like to enroll for credit/no credit, enroll under course number 505B. If you would like to enroll for more than three units of class per semester, you must enroll in those additional units under 505B for credit/no credit. Students must obtain a permission number from NCIP to register for this course (contact Linda Starr,Lstarr@scu.edu). Students who enrolled in NCIP 505A in Fall 2017 will automatically have permission to register for this course through eCampus in Spring 2018. Requirements: ALL NCIP students must attend the first week of class, as well as our training session “NCIP Boot Camp” on August 18 or they will be dropped from the program. NCIP required texts must be purchased before the first day of class through the University bookstore. Readings and other important announcements will be posted on Camino. Class will meet at the Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP), 900 Lafayette St. (corner of Lafayette and Homestead, first floor). Work and classes at the Innocence Project provide insight into our criminal justice system and the causes of wrongful conviction. You will receive professional skills training including case management, organization, and development as well as interviewing and counseling skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your legal writing ability through edited work on legal pleadings, professional communications and legal memoranda. These important skills transfer to professional work in law firms and government agencies, as well as criminal law practice. 

 Note: Students can take a maximum of 6 units of graded credit from any combination of NCIP course credit [i.e., NCIP  and NCIP Advanced Practice Clinic (Catalog numbers 505 and 515)].  Any additional units will be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis only.

Panetta Fellows Externship

Experiential Course

Credit/No Credit. Limited to two to three students. To apply, students must submit a resume, a transcript, and a statement of interest to the Externship Program Office (EXPO). Students will also be given a brief writing exercise. Please contact EXPO at (408) 551-1609 with any questions about the Panetta Fellowship Program or the selection process

Patents

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Class is canceled on Monday, 8/14. A makeup class is TBD. 

Approved IP LLM course. Prerequisite: IP Survey (388)

All classes will be recorded.

Pretrial Litigation Techniques

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (Skills)

Experiential Course

Limited enrollment. Attendance is mandatory. Students must attend first class meeting or make prior arrangements with the professor. Students who no-show to the first class will be dropped by the professor. The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day. Reading assignment for first class posted on ClaraNet. This class fulfills the Professional Skills Requirement. Professor does not allow taping of this class. Professor is willing to have a student tape a class with the permission of the professor for personal use only. Pre-requisite: 114. Pleading and Civil Procedure. Pre- or Co- requisite: 320. Evidence.

Privacy Law

Certificate(s): High Tech Law Privacy Law Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List C)

Race and Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List B)

Attendance is mandatory.  Professor does not allow laptops.  A limited number of papers may qualify for the Supervised Analytical Writing Requirement.  Required texts for the course will be listed online  as will the assignment for the first class.

Real Estate Conveyancing

UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve. An overview of real estate conveyancing. The real estate industry, originating and negotiating real estate purchase contracts, escrows, recording acts, title insurance, delivery of deeds, covenants of title, real estate lending, and ground leases are among the topics to be covered in this course. The course will cover common law and California statutory modifications. It has been expanded to three units to cover more material that will be on the California Bar Exam, but this course is not a “Bar” course.

Remedies

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Remedies

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve.

Sexuality and the Law

Certificate(s): Public Interest and Social Justice Law (List B)

Professor is willing to have a student tape a class with the permission of the professor for personal use only.  While not a pre-requisite, Con Law 2 would be helpful.

Sports Law

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Professional Skills Course

No prerequisites. Limited enrollment.

Technology Licensing

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Limited enrollment.  Reading assignment for first class posted online.  The top five students on the wait list should attend the first day.  Professor is willing to have a student tape a class with the permission of the professor for personal use only.  The class focus is on 1) understanding high tech licenses/agreements used by high-tech companies and law-firms and 2) agreement drafting theory and practice.  While not a prerequisite, IP Survey (388)would be helpful.

Technology Licensing

Certificate(s): High Tech Law

Limited enrollment. The class focus is on 1) understanding high tech licenses/agreements used by high-tech companies and law-firms and 2) agreement drafting theory and practice.  While not a prerequisite, IP Survey (388)would be helpful.

Torts

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.  

Torts

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Torts

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.

Torts

First Year Class. See 1L Schedule.  

Wills and Trusts

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve. Attendance is mandatory.  Professor does not allow laptops.  Professor does not allow recording of this class. Required Texts for the course will be listed on the course Camino page as will the assignment for the first class.

Wills and Trusts

Bar course. UP point eligible course. Subject to grade curve. Attendance is mandatory.  Professor does not allow laptops.  Professor does not allow recording of this class. Required Texts for the course will be listed on the course Camino page as will the assignment for the first class.