An introductory-level course in the American legal system, law office procedure, legal ethics, and the laws of torts and contracts. 102 Legal Research and Writing Topics include statutory and case law sources, digests and the key number system, and Shepardizing, enabling students to find, read and update the law. Students also learn to prepare legal correspondence. I A general survey of civil litigation from the client interview through the filing of a complaint, motions, discovery, trial preparation, and trial and post-trial activities. This course provides students with an overview of contract law.
Emphasis is placed on practical considerations, especially drafting and interpreting contracts.
Students also study the law governing sales. Students learn the application of the basic principles of business formation as well as the tax law impacting business organizations. Students also study the law of adoption. 109 Criminal Litigation A survey of criminal law, including fundamental criminal law concepts and the basics of criminal procedure, from arrest and bail through indictment, arraignment, motions, trial and appeal. Electives run subject to sufficient enrollment.