A survey of the laws in the field of intellectual property. This course covers issues of defining, obtaining, maintaining and enforcing patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights in the United States and internationally. An overview of juvenile law with emphasis on issues relating to prosecution and defense of youthful offenders. Land Use Planning. The course covers California and Federal statutes, regulations and relevant case law governing the judicial and administrative bodies that deal with zoning and land development problems.
Special emphasis is placed on representing clients in local forums.
This practical course focuses on learning to write in a clear, effective and concise manner. Students are required to complete written assignments which assist them to gain sharper reasoning skills and improved techinques for legal analysis. Life, Death and the Law. An examination of society's view of the death penalty and the right to die as illustrated by statute and case law. The students will participate in mock mediation sessions, legislative hearings, closing arguments, and appellate court hearings as they wrestle with these most difficult issues of modern times.