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Civil Procedure

LAW 101

This course explores the fundamental concepts of federalism (allocation of power between state and federal courts); subject matter and litigant jurisdiction; the jury trial system; pleading, discover): and motion practice; final judgment rule and exceptions, including interlocutory appeal and mandamus; and res judicata and collateral estoppel.

Civil Rights Law

LAW 511

A historical analysis of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments and their development, with an emphasis on statutory implementation; the power of the federal government to intervene in private disputes; and the relationship between Congress and the Supreme Court in defining civil rights violations.

Civil Rights Law II

LAW 611A

Civil Trial Advocacy

LAW 606

A combination lecture and clinical course based on an actual courtroom trial. Emphasizes legal rules and principles applicable to trial, as enuciated in statutory and case law, including chamber conferences, jury selection, opening statements, trial motions, witness examination, jury instructions, and final arguments. Practical strategies for lawyers are discussed. A combination lecture and clinical course based on an actual courtroom trial. Emphasizes legal rules and principles applicable to trial, as enuciated in statutory and case law, including chamber conferences, jury selection, opening statements, trial motions, witness examination, jury instructions, and final arguments. Practical strategies for lawyers are discussed. PRE-REQ: LAW 406 - Evidence.

Clinic: Children’s Advocacy

LAW 617

Students will assist in the completion of cases filed in Orange County Family Law and Probate Courts involving such matters as guardianship, adoption, limited conservatorship, paternity, dissolution of marriage, custody and support. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the court-based Guardianship Clinic and Self-Represented Parties Court. Student enrollment limited to 5 students in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. PRE-REQ: LAW 601 Lawyering Skills, or will take it concurrently.

Clinic: Family Violence

LAW 618

Students will provide domestic violence victims and their children assistance in completing restraining orders and other family law actions related to their cases in the local courts. Students may also participate in a monthly legal clinic at a nearby domestic violence shelter. Student enrollment limited to 5 students during the Fall and Spring semesters. PRE-REQ: LAW 601 Lawyering Skills or will take it concurrently.

Clinic: Special Education

LAW 619

Students will provide direct representation to minor children seeking special education services from initial Individual Education Plan ("IEP") meetings through administrative mediation sessions. You must have taken, or will take Lawyering Skills with this course. You have to have previously completed LAW 601 Lawyering Skills, or will take it concurrently.

CLS: Islamic Law, Con. & Dem.

LAW 513A

It is commonly presumed that constitutions in the Middle Eastern Islamic states have generally been written to augment political authority, and constitutionalism has often been considered at most a secondary goal. The most recent attempt toward constitutionalism

Community Property

LAW 403

An examination of the classification of property, its management and control, and its distribution upon dissolution of the community according to California law.

Comp. International Advocacy

LAW 608

In preparation for international moot court competitions, students will study the basic structure of international law, methods of effective international legal research and effective appellate advocacy in the context of international law. Enrollment is limited and will be based upon admission to the Moot Court Honors Board (MCHB), as well as competition approval conducted by the MCHB Executive Board, faculty advisor and/or adjunct coaches. PRE-REQ: LAW 406 Evidence, or will take it concurrently.

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