I and II of the UCC relating to the sale of goods. The following courses are electives and are identified in the Program of Study as LAW5XX Elective. All electives are 4 unit courses. LAW551 -Consumer Law Surveys the common law and the statutory remedies available to consumers, purchasers and business litigants. LAW553 -Corporate Taxation Introduces the federal tax law aspects of the formation of a corporation, distributions from a corporation, partial and complete liquidations of a corporation, spin offs, split offs and split ups of a corporation, and divisive and acquisitive reorganizations.
Taxation is a prerequisite unless waived by the professor.
LAW554 -Criminal Trial Tactics Covers aspects of a criminal jury trial using materials designed to create pragmatic tactical issues. Some of the areas to be covered include the initial client interview and fee setting, opening statement, direct and cross examination of witnesses, various modes of impeachment, rehabilitation of witnesses, use of chalks and demonstrative evidence, use of experts and final argument. The course shall be taught from a prosecution as well as defense perspective. Students will prepare for each week's assignment as if they were preparing for an actual court appearance. There are no prerequisites for the course but a knowledge of evidence will be helpful.