Courses in tax and environmental law taught the skills crucial to integrating statutes, regulations and administrative pronouncements to reach a conclusion. Other courses such as pre-trial, trial and the reorganization seminar provided valuable insights into the practical application of the law. Practicum courses such as the judicial internship also provided a fantastic opportunity for learning from practicing lawyers. Take advantage of the variety of classes offered and do not hesitate to take a class that, for whatever reason, appeals to you. Professor Brad Joondeph - For me, the single most important factor in course selection is the instructor.
Exceptional teachers can make virtually any subject interesting.
And in making decisions about instructors, I would go beyond just those who seem to be popular with students. Many teachers whom I thought were fantastic were not necessarily those adored by a large percentage of my classmates. Teaching style involves personal taste. A second, less important factor is the goal of expanding the breadth of your knowledge generally, especially into areas that might not be directly relevant to the area of law you plan to pursue in your career. Law school will likely be your last opportunity to gain a broad-based exposure to different aspects of the law.