Prof. Nancy Schultz Practice with gathering and evaluating facts supplied by clients, followed by presentation of advice based on consideration of facts and applicable law. Discussion of interpersonal aspects of client relations and ethical problems that may come up in the context of client representation.
Students participate in simulated interviews, portraying both clients and attorneys.
Students are required to write several papers, including a client letter, a memo to the file, and papers analyzing the counseling process from the perspective of attorney, client and neutral observer. This course will satisfy the Lawyering Skills Requirement and is required for the Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Certificate. Students will be required to master elements of legal substance and theory concerning the leasing of commercial property, as well as methods of practice and negotiation. In addition to studying sophisticated commercial leases, case opinions, and other textual materials, students will draft and revise provisions of commercial leases, and ultimately, will negotiate an entire lease transaction. This course is an elective for the Environmental, Land Use and Real Estate Law Certificate.