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Course Name Professor Advanced Trial Practice Anderson Animal Law Grebeldinger Broker Dealer Regulation Gokhale Business Litigation Sousa Business Organizations Palmiter Business Planning Babcock Child Advocacy Clinic Sunshine Civil and Criminal Law Externship Clinic Anderson Community Law and Business Clinic Virgil Comparative Constitutional Law Parker, J.W. Conflict of Laws Walker Construction Law Senter Criminal Procedure Survey Rabil Decedents’ Estates and Trusts Garland Defamation and Privacy Torts in the Internet Era Cardi Dispute Resolution Peeples Elder Law Clinic Mewhinney Election Law and Democracy Mazo Employment Discrimination Parker Employment Law Grebeldinger Energy Law Palmiter

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Advanced Trial Practice Anderson

Animal Law Grebeldinger

Broker Dealer Regulation Gokhale

Business Litigation Sousa

Business Organizations Palmiter

Business Planning Babcock

Child Advocacy Clinic Sunshine

Civil and Criminal Law Externship Clinic Anderson

Community Law and Business Clinic Virgil

Comparative Constitutional Law Parker, J.W.

Conflict of Laws Walker

Construction Law Senter

Criminal Procedure Survey Rabil

Decedents’ Estates and Trusts Garland

Defamation and Privacy Torts in the Internet Era Cardi

Dispute Resolution Peeples

Elder Law Clinic Mewhinney

Election Law and Democracy Mazo

Employment Discrimination Parker

Employment Law Grebeldinger

Energy Law Palmiter

Environmental Law Parker, G.

EU Law Solanke

Family Law Morrow

Federal Income Taxation Newman

Financial Services Regulation Verstein

Food Law and Policy Zboreak

Funeral and Cemetery Law Marsh, T.

Gender and the Law Gilreath

Health Related Research: Law, Regulation, and Policy‐ King, N.

International Business Transactions (IBT) Schneider

International Human Rights Knox

International Law Walker

International Trade Law Knox

Jurisprudence Parker, J.W.

Law and Medicine Hall

Legal History American Curtis

Legislation and Administrative Law Research Irvin

Planning and Drafting of Wills and Trusts TBD

Pre Trial Practice and Procedure‐ Dean

Prosecution Externship Wright

Prosecution Seminar Wright

Public Interest Externship Shapiro

Public Interest Laywering Seminar Shapiro

Real Estate Transactions Marsh, T.

Real Property Security Kerrigan

Real World of Ethical Corporate Lawyering Veasey

Regulatory Law and Policy Shapiro

Sale of Goods Davis

Secured Transactions Rose, S.

Secured Transactions Coan

State and Local Government Vaughan

Tax Strategy for Large Estates TBD

Tax: Corporations and Shareholders Morrow

Trademarks Rose, S.

Trial Practice Anderson

Trial Practice Rice

Trial Practice Pocock

Workers' Compensation Morgan

Course Number Maximum Enrollment

611 8

642 15

662 20

667 20

203 100

628 20

563 8

603 25

601 10

590 18

403

636 25

400 44

306 60

671 20

565 40

604 5

650 20

513

526 50

414 16

512 0

572 15

508

206

660

438 22

439 25

647 12

677 12

577 45

592 50

501

654

502 23

524 60

535 18

616 20

621

570 20

675 16

426 16

341 6

441 12

632 25

208

653

641 40

517 50

516 60

516 20

510 30

679 24

556

587 25

610

610 8

610 8

555 50

Howdoes this course relate to other courses?

It builds upon what students have learned in basic trial practice and provides students with practice rea‐

Parts of the course involve tort princples, both substance and damages. Other parts of the course invo

Upper level elective

This class is a very practical course designed to help law students gain skills that are used in a business l

Business Organizations is the foundational upper level course in our transactional curriculum. It is a pre‐

It is meant to bring together certain core courses such as business organizations, corporate tax, partner

This Clinic allows the students to put into practice the material they have learned in other courses. For

It is a capstone course that allows students to apply what they've learned in law school to by working in

This is a community development and transaction focused clinic. The course allows students a place to

This course allows further study of American Constuitutional Law while allowing students to learn abou

A useful "capstone" course for many courses e.g., Civil Procedure, Contracts, Torts, Estates, Property,‐‐‐

It ties together courses on contracts, torts and remedies. We also interpret/construe case law and stat

Students who have taken Criminal Procedure: Investigation or Criminal Procedure: Adjudication in the p

This is an introductory and survey course for the wills, intestacy, trusts and estates areas. Students inte

It is an advanced torts course focusing on dignitary and privacy torts

In Dispute Resolution, we study three ways of resolving disputes, other than going to court: negotiation

This course offers student training and experience in actual client representa on. They conduct intervie

Election Law, or the law of democracy, is one of the most exciting, consequential, and fun subjects in th

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Parts of the course follow up on tort and contract principles, as applied to the employment law context

This is the foundational course in environmental law. It builds on topics in torts, administrative law, con

This intensive condensed 4 week course covers the constitutional and institutional law of the European

Family Law is a state law subject. It covers the various ways that state laws address: entering into non‐

This is an advanced business law topic, so students should have taken business organizations.

This course builds on and reviews the basics of many doctrinal courses, as there are units on food torts,

This course will build upon property, contracts, torts, business organizations, and administrative law.

Gender and the Law is a perfect capstone course. We consider constitutional law, employment law, to

There are, to my knowledge, no other courses on health research regulation and policy being offered.

IBT complements the range of business related courses offered by the Law School. There is no prerequ‐

It relates to other international and rights oriented courses, but there are no prerequisites, and most st‐

Basic course in international law: sources of international law (e.g., law of treaties and other internatio

It has no prerequisites. It works well with International Business Transactions, but neither course is req

This course examines the foundational attitudes about the role of law in society that affect all areas of t

Advanced torts class

This course covers selected topics in American Legal History from the English background, through the A

This course provides students with an in depth hands on examination of the legal and law related resea‐

This course begins with an introduction to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax system then moves to basic e

This course builds off of civil procedure and legal writing.

Prosecution Seminar 426 is a prerequisite to this course, and permission from the instructor is necessar

There are no prerequisites other than Criminal Law, but students will benefit from prior or current enro

The course must be taken by students enrolled in the public interest externship. It is also open to othe

Students who have taken Criminal Procedure: Investigation or Criminal Procedure: Adjudication in the p

Real Estate Transactions mainly builds on Property, Contracts, and legal writing.

This course builds on real property principles, mortgage law, as well as financial lending and foreclosure laws.

Business Law and Professional Responsibility

The course covers the legal, political, and policy aspects of government regulation with an emphasis on

Students were introduced to certain provisions of UCC Article 2 during their first year Contracts classes‐

Secured Transactions is an area of commercial law which provides a survey of Article 9 of the Uniform C

Secured Transactions covers Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. There is some intersection wit

Elective.

This is a one hour optional addition to the two hour Planning and Drafting of Wills and Trusts. This com‐

Tax: Corporations and Shareholders depends on the student's prior completion of Federal Income Tax a

Trademarks is the area of Intellectual Property dealing with the protection of business source identifier

This course enhances students' understanding of the rules of civil and criminal procedure and evidence

Students learn real world trial skills by participating in exercises involving pre trial motions, jury selectio‐

Trial Practice builds on substantive knowledge obtained through other courses such as evidence, civil p

It relates to employment law, personal injury, negligence, intentional torts, social security disability and

What kindof practice does this course relate to?

Litigation and trial practice, both civil and criminal.

General civil li ga on, which would include dog bite cases, torts commi‐ ed against pets, and veterinary

Business, corporate, securi es

Business litigation; Creditors\\\' rights; Real estate; Contracts.

Transactional law; business law; business litigation

A business transactional practice.

This course related to a Family Law prac ce.

Civil litigation (and some transactional practice) and criminal trial practice in both state and federal cou

This is a community development and transaction focused clinic. The course allows students a place to

This course will be of particular value to anyone interested in practicing or working in appellate courts w

civil litigation in state and federal courts; business planning; estate planning; property transactions and

Construction, both transactional and litigation.

Criminal. A study of state and federal criminal procedure from investigation through trial and post trial‐

The course covers (1) descent of property by operation of wills and intestacy and (2) the nature, creatio

primarily litigation

The course relates to multiple types of practices, since it deals with the ways people resolve disputes, o

Health law, general civil practice, elder law, estate planning, consumer law, and public interest law.

A course in election law relates to a variety of different practice types. This course will appeal to the fut

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Practicing employment law, whether plaintiff side, defense side, or in house. ‐ ‐ ‐

This course would be useful to those interested in environmental practice, commercial real estate, fede

European Union Law is a core course required to qualify as a lawyer in England and Wales. Lawyers bey

Family Law is likely to intersect with many other practice areas particularly including estate planning, d‐

everything, but transactional especially

Students could use this class in transactional and litigation practice in Charlotte and NYC, dealing with f

This course would complement a legislative/administrative law position, many government positions, o

The funeral and cemetery industries generate $20 billion per year in revenue. Those business en es (i

Gender and the Law explores material relevant to every conceivable kind of legal practice.

All aspects of health research regulation, in the public and private sectors, including but not limited to a

IBT is very important for anyone with an interest in practicing business or corporate law. International

International and/or civil rights.

All areas of practice, criminal law (e.g., transnational jurisdiction for crimes) and civil practice (e.g., imm

Representation of corporations that engage in international trade, governments that regulate internati

This course will be of particular value to anyone interested in practicing or working in appellate courts w

Personal injury work

civil liberties, criminal procedure, racial and gender issues, free speech and press and others.

Legislative and/or Administrative law practice.

Planning incapacity in old age and for wealth transmission from generation to generation

Pre trial Practice and Procedure is a practical guide to doing what it is that 90% of litigators do 90% of t‐

This course is relevant for criminal and litigation practices.

Criminal prosecution or criminal defense in state or federal court; civil litigation practice.

Experience in the course relates to public interest types of practices and to legal practice generally.

Public interest lawyering.

Transactional practice, particularly commercial real estate.

The purpose of this class is to provide you with a basic working knowledge of mortgage transac ons – t

Corporate: In house and outside

Any type of regulatory or policy practice in federal, state or local government including regulatory law,

Commercial Law

This course is useful for those seeking to practice in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, busin

Commercial law, real estate, real estate finance, bankruptcy

Anyone interested in governmental practice and issues. Guest speakers include experienced attorneys

Estate planning for large estates.

The course will be most helpful for students planning tax practices, practices in which they will advise b

This course is useful for those seeking to practice in the area of business, intellectual property, sports o

Civil and criminal trial practice

Civil and criminal trial practice.

Litigation and trial practice. The course includes work related to both civil and criminal cases.

Workers' compensation; Litigation

Description of assigned readings

Discrete trial advocacy skills with an emphasis on voir dire, exhibits, impeachment, and expert witness

There is no casebook. We will use assigned readings on TWEN for the first 5 6 weeks. Readings include‐

Variety of readings, some required, other optional

Cases, blogs, articles, and syllabus.

Readings are primarily from a casebook about 15 pages per day. The statutory and regulatory materi‐‐

Readings cover the key concepts for the course and relate to various aspects of forming a business ente

The readings are articles related to domestic violence and to the effects of domestic violence on childre

Assigned readings supplement what we discuss in class. Studens receive various materials on interview

Reading assignments are generally 15 20 pages per class.‐

The readings for the first part of the course examine theories about the formation of a national identity

casebook and its supplement, augmented by newer materials

Chapters from casebook, case law, statutes and periodicals.

Textbook is Professor Ron Wright\'s book: Wright & Miller, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.There will be other s

The Dukeminier text is a traditional law school text with a mix of cases and explanatory material. As not

cases and a few pieces of scholarship

a law school casebook, but with relatively few cases.

A variety of materials, including statutes, CLE materials, model pleadings and wills, news articles, etc.

The readings will come from one of the leading casebooks in the field of election law. The goal will be fo

The assigned readings will focus on cases and statutes.

Employment Law is a survey course, with no single topic lasting longer than 5 class days. There is no ca

This course studies energy law and policy mostly in the United States integrating legal, historical, tech‐‐

The readings are primarily from a case book. Supplements will include statutory and regulatory materia

Reading materials are varied and are assigned per class. They include scholarly articles from law and po

The majority of the readings are cases from a casebook. Readings also include North Carolina statutes,

cases, rulings and statutes

Statutes, cases, news clippings and law review articles.

The readings are a mix of primary documents, including statutes and cases; scholarly articles; excerpts f

The assigned readings will include reported appellate decisions, as well as readings pulled from history,

Readings are from a traditional textbook, with supplements provided by the professor.

Casebook: Coleman, Menikoff, Goldner, and Dubler, The Ethics and Regula on of Research with Human

We work with a casebook oriented toward problem solving and a few supplemental readings from the

They are prepared by the professor.

casebook, documents supplement, plus newer materials distributed or on line.

The readings include a case book and supplemental readings.

Early reading assignments are taken from poli cal philosophy texts (Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, etc.) Later

Casebook

There is a text Presser and Zainaldin,Law and Jurisprudence in American Legal History from which we ta

Readings will be provided on TWEN. No book required at this time.

Trust rules of income tax

The texts include a practical textbook and the federal and local rules of civil procedure.

Students must review the readings from Prosecution Seminar 426 and must complete any readings nec

Some weeks the readings are drawn from practice oriented treatises and actual case files; other weeks‐

No assigned readings.

There were be readings posted on TWEN drawn from the law review literature and from books.

The main text is a casebook. Other readings are drawn from CLE materials and forms from practice.

Basic readings grasping the blackletter law. We do not spend time analzying cases, but instead focus on

Textbook and Cases

There is no book to purchase. All reading assignments are available from TWEN. Readings consist of te

The assigned reading will consist primarily of problems that students will be asked to work through dur

This is a problem centered course. The primary source of material to solve the assigned text problems i‐

The Code (Article 9 and related provisions of the UCC) and the Official Comments are essential. The cas

Weekly reading includes a textbook and assigned readings, depending on the subject covered in cl

Various sections of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations

Most readings are cases from a casebook, sections from the Internal Revenue Code, and regulations. A

The readings primarily come from the Lanham Act (federal trademark statute), text as well as small res‐

General trial advocacy, which covers voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross examination, laying ‐

The text is Modern Trial Advocacy, by Steven Lubet, covering all aspects of trial practice.

The Trial Practice Lab readings will be comprised of fact patterns for use in class. A separate lecture ser

Mostly cases

at kindof non graded‐ projects or exercisesare included in the cou

Students will try 2 full trials: one bench trial and one jury trial, in addition to weekly class exercises on d

In addition to the reading assigned to all students, each student will be responsible for briefly discussing

Students are formed into groups and regularly work in class on problems and hypos. The groups either

I typically have the students work in teams to prepare an operating agreement based on certain facts I

en.

The first exercises done during the "intensive weekend" (held before school starts) are not graded; how

Short weekly reflec ons are required on an assigned topic that relates to that week's reading. During th

We take a field trip to a construction site to get a practical view of what we talk about in class.

There might be required attendance for relevant speakers, films, presentations.

The course may include one or two short non graded drafting exercise(s) involving simple wills and trus‐

The course is built around a number of exercises designed to illustrate various techniques in negotiatio

Actual clients! Students handle from 10 to 15 clients per semester. There are only a few hypothetical e

or students in the course to develop a basic understanding of the structure, mechanics, and history of el

Two or three class recitations per student. One two page "reaction paper" in lieu of two class meeting‐

hnical, economic and environmental analysis. The course begins with an overview of energy sources, use

The course includes in class exercises. If possible, it will include one or two field trips. ‐

The class requires prior reading so as to faciliate informed discussion during the two hour mee ngs. Cla‐

The course includes several non graded projects and exercises, which may include: preparing a complai‐

tax return

Throughout the first half of the semester, in which we look at policy choices with a municipal or state la

sociology, religious studies, anthropology, and the funeral industry itself. There will be no book.

Students are asked to a write a series of reflection papers during the course of the semester

Subjects (and 2012 supplement). A new edi on is to be published soon.Some addi onal readings may b

The class is largely discussion and analysis of the readings. There is some group work with respect to th

Each student is expected to present his or her paper topic to the class during the latter half of the seme

Short weekly reflections are required on an assigned topic that relates to that week's reading. If you do

A negotiation exercise

We will watch some videos related to the history we study.

Most work is graded, but there will be some initial exercises in will drafting focusing on proper language

Regular in class discussions.‐

Students complete 8 brief reflection essays during the semester and 1 lengthier reflection essay at the e

We complete a few in class simulations, such as a District Court calendar call. ‐

n the practical application.

Current events

extbook material and excerpts from other books, articles, and cases. All readings are available on TWEN

During the semester, students will be given the opportunity to take 3 4 sets of practice multiple choice‐ ‐

The text contains a series of problems that are assigned and reviewed in class. Often, we will work thro

None. The work you turn in will be graded. Working through the problems in the book is important to

The class will visit live and by video state legislative and city government meetings. At the end of t

Worksheets and computa ons may be completed.The course will include an ungraded midterm.

Each student is required to make at least one presentation on a current event involving trademark law.

foundations and introducing exhibits at trial, impeaching witnesses, closing argument, and pretrial mot

There is an intensive weekend at the beginning of the semester in which students are allowed to try the

Students will be exected to provide a written version of all examinations and argument outlines prepar

Grade Components

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Description of Grade Components

Each class performance is graded, and each final trial is graded. More weight is given to trial grades.

85% of the course grade is based on the research paper and oral presenta on.15% of the course grade

Wri en project, oral presenta on

1) In-class assessment (test), typically in mid-November. No final exam.

(1) business law memo to client (rela ng to student created shareholder proposal) due before Thanks‐ ‐

The final project counts for most of the grade, but I typically add a small number of points to the grades

50% of the final grade is based on the seminar component. Students will be graded on at least one Gua

The majority of a student's grade is based on the evaluation of his or her civil supervising attorney since

Students are assessed on five core competencies associated with the practice of law. These include tec

The grade for the course is primarily determined by a paper. The assignment involves wri ng an analysis

1. student's choice of substan al research paper or final exam.2. class a endance.3. class par cipa on

Generally, 2 memos worth 15% each, final paper worth 60% and class attendance/ participation 10%.

1. FINAL EXAM: 80% OF GRADE. 2. CLASS PARTICIPATION: 10% OF GRADE. 3. WRITING PROJECT: W

Grades are based upon an open book, open note Mid term Exam accoun ng for 40% of the grade, and,‐ ‐ ‐

A paper of no fewer than 5,000 words, on a subject related to the course material, will cons tute 70% o

This is a paper course, and the grade for the paper accounts for the majority of the grade. Students are

This is addressed in a lengthy memo provided to students. Contact the Elder Law Clinic to obtain a copy

Students will have the choice either of taking a final exam or of writing a paper on a current topic in the

The grade will be based on an essay exam.

The exam grade is the baseline for the final course grade. Not reciting and/or not turning in the reactio

The grade is based primarily on a final exam. The instructor reserves the right to raise or lower final gra

The class is assessed 100% by a 4500 word research paper. Guidance on this paper will be given in Wee

1. The student's score on the med, open book, open note final exam is o en 100% of the student's gra‐ ‐

100% based on final essay examgrade can be raised or lowered by up to 3 points for par cipa on, but a

There are two brief objective exams, worth 35% of the grade. Three short written assignments are wor

Students will have the op on of wri ng one long paper on an approved topic of their choice and presen

The final grade is based on a final paper and a class work in progress presentation. Completion of the r‐ ‐

Class par cipa on and discussion: 50%Final paper or take home exam: 50%‐

The grade in the class is based on participation (usually neutralized because everyone participates) and

The grade is mainly based on a paper or final exam. The grade is also influenced by class participation,

1. student's choice of substan al research paper or final exam2. class a endance3. class recita onPleas

70% final, 30% class participation

The grade for the course is primarily determined by a paper (essen ally a take home examina on) whic

Final exam, in typical law school format

class par cipa on (1/4) your re argument of an historic case (1/4) ; reflec‐ ons on the readings (1/4), an

The final grade will consist of a series of exercises throughout the semester and a final research paper.

50% of the grade is based on a mid term wri‐ en exam covering the Estate and Gi Tax materials.The re

Participation = 15%, written assignments and practical exercises = 85%

In semester reflec‐ on essays = 33%. End of semester reflec‐ ‐ on essay = 34%. Feedback from field super

Four exercises during the semester each account for 15% of the grade. These include the drafting of a c

Students will prepare research memos for public interest organizations located in Washington, D.C. Stu

Students will write short (1 2 page) reflection papers on the readings. Each paper counts for 1/6 of the‐

Residen al Real Estate Transac on (individual project) (25%)Commercial Real Estate Transac on (individ

Grade is comprised of (1) graded assignments (40%), (2) attendance/participation (10%)and (3) Midterm (15%) an

Final exam, class participation

1) Six 500 word papers (1 1.5 pages) a er each chapter (30 percent of grade)2) PowerPoint presenta o‐

The final exam will consist of multiple choice, essay and short answer questions.‐ ‐

The final grade is determined by a 3 1/2 hour final examination that is entirely multiple choice to ensur

Quizzes & Big Picture Problems: 35%There will be 3 or 4 Quizzes that you will take outside of class. Eac75% the case is based on a final paper. 25% of the grade is class participation and oral argumentwith regard to the paper topic. 20 page paper on a topic chosen by the student and the professor.

There will be an exercise in the computation of Federal Gift and Estate Taxes which will count 50% of th

1. The student's score on the med, open book, open note final exam is o en 100% of the student's gra‐ ‐

Your grade for this course is based on a combination of class participation and written/oral presentatio

Fifty percent of students' grades are based on their weekly classroom performance of each of the comp

50% based on all trial skills exercises done after the intensive weekend, and 50% based on the mock tria

Performance during weekly labs is half of the final grade. At the end of the class each student will participate in a

90% final exam10% paper that summarizes a workers' compensa on hearing observed by the studen‐ ‐

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h one is between 60 & 75 minutes and will include both mul ple choice ques ons and a sho

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Additional comments:

This class pulls together a lot of core classes, and should be helpful as bar preparation. Most students are 3Ls, bu

Full informa on about course available on \"course companion\" website:h p://users.wfu.edu/palmita

This course may be suitable for satisfying practical skills requirements. I am really trying to equip stude

This course will be of value to those interested in Cons tu onal Law or interna onal affairs.The class is 3

Please see me if you have questions. Thanks.

When time permits, I use the second hour of the Wednesday class period for guest speakers on, or mor

Although this class technically satisfies the practical skills requirement, it really doesn't writing an acad‐‐

Employment discrimination litigation is a substantial part of the federal court docket around 8% of ca‐‐

This course requires 4 weeks of focus and commitment the reward is that after this time you will have‐

This course will address the following topics: The Historical Background of Funerals and Burials in the U

IBT is a favorite class for our LLM students. Consequently, there is always a fascinating international pe

The course has a paper option unless it has more than 15 20 students. ‐

Please see me if you have questions. Thanks.

If enrollment is not too high (that is, below 15 20), I am open to research papers in place of finals, in wh‐

While this course seems very abstract, it is actually of great prac cal benefit to a prac cing lawyer becau

Feel free to contact me by phone or office visit or email with questions. Office phone 336 758 5714, ho‐ ‐

The professor would be glad to talk about the course in more detail with students who have questions about the co

The course is primarily designed to prepare students for a practice representing clients whose estates d

Permission is required to register for this section. Preference in registration is given to 2Ls who particip

The course exposes the student to the fundamentals of state and local government in a federal syst

Students must have completed Federal Income Tax prior to enrolling in Tax: Corporations and Sharehol

Trial work is like golf or fishing: you either love it or you don't. This course presents an excellent opport

Offered Every Year?

ut the few 2Ls have performed well in the two semesters (Fall 2012; Fall 2013) in which this course was tau

r/ICBCorpora ons Companion/Index.htm‐

nts with the basic knowledge necessary to advise clients on choice of entity questions and handl

3 credit hours. It meets one day a week for 2 hours. The films are shown the night before class or

re in depth discussions of, selected topics including eldercare and end of life issues, the estate tax

demic paper is not a practical skill.

ses in the federal court system concern employment discrimination claims. This is a great course

e 2 credits \'banked\' leaving you with more time to spend on your other classes. This is also one

.S.; the Legal Status of a Corpse; the Rights of Par es Undertaking Disposi on; Determining Who

erspective provided by students themselves who describe how the things we study develop in the

hich the course would satisfy the upper level writing requirement. ‐

use of the broad perspec ve it provides. It is also of great use to anyone interested in a judicial c

ome 336 292 5897. I teach from 11 12 each day and weather permitted will have finished my ma‐ ‐ ‐

ourse.

do not exceed $5 Million dollars.

pated in ASP as 1Ls, and 3Ls who participated in ASP as 1Ls.

tem. Speakers include top elected officials from the state and local level along with experien

ders.

tunity for students to learn which way they feel about trying cases. For those who already know t

ught. Course feedback suggests that this class is entertaining. Fridays can be fun.

e the formation and funding of new business ventures.

r watched on your own.

x, and charitable trust issues regarding the intent of the creator of the trust (via consideration of

e for those interesting in clerking for a federal judge, defending an employer accessed of discrim

of the few law school courses helping you to develop research skills.

has the Rights of Disposi on; Laws Regarding the Treatment of Human Remains; Licensing and R

eir own countries. There is active exchange between JD and LLM students.

clerkship.The class is 3 credit hours. It meets one day a week for 2 hours. The films are shown the

akeups by March 21. So I hope. The syllabus will change some from past years, but much will be

nced attorneys both public and private.

the answer, Trial Practice is a \"must\" for leaning the skills necessary to excel in the courtroom.

f the Barnes Foundation art controversy).

inating, or representing a potential victim of employment discrimination.

Regula on of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, Legal Du es of a Funeral Director, Consumer Prot

night before class or watched on your own.

e similar. If you want to look at it, that is fine, with the qualification that I will change some things

tec on; Home Funerals, Alterna ve Methods of Disposi on; and American Cemetery Law.We will

s.

answer ques ons you've always wanted to know, such as: Can I have a Viking funeral? Why is it

t illegal to curse in front of a corpse in Georgia? Do you really have to get buried six feet under?

And many, many more.