One or more written exercises are sometimes required during the course, in addition to the final examination. Through the study of case law, students are exposed to the history and philosophy of the juvenile justice system and to the concept of juvenile delinquency. In particular, focus is given to the unique juvenile court, its roles as a legal system and as a social welfare system, and a comparative analysis of juvenile law and process. Also explored are dependency, neglect and diversion programs. This course deals with both practice and procedure in the state courts.
Primary emphasis is on the trial court level, with some discussion of appellate procedure.
This is a basic tax course. The role of the federal income tax in our fiscal and monetary system is also examined. Cases, administrative regulations and rulings, and the provisions of the Internal Revenue code itself form the primary basis for analysis throughout the course. Another major portion of the course deals with the legal principles governing modern trusts.