The course may have up to four graded assignments in addition to the final examination. The final exam will be a three-hour examination. The exam will be a closed book exam, which means that you will not be able to bring anything into the exam except a pen. The exam will be intended to mock a bar exam question or questions. To prepare for your exam, you should review sample wills and trust questions that have been on the California Bar.
Copies are available on reserve at the library.
More information about the graded assignments will be made available after September 7, 2000. Possible assignments include client intake form, a flowchart or family tree, creation of a will or trust document, review of a will or trust document, a classroom presentation, midterm examination, unannounced pop quizzes etc. Attached is the preliminary reading assignment for the first few classes. Students should be prepared to discuss all problems and questions. I expect you to have written answers for the problems and questions listed.