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LSK 928 (01) - Trial Advocacy

Trial Advocacy

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 16560
Sections of this course are taught by judges and experienced trial attorneys. This course provides a foundation for the development of the variety of skills necessary for effective trial advocacy no matter what the forum. Development of a theory of a case, file organization and pretrial preparation are emphasized, as well as the more traditional oral trial skills such as closing argument and cross-examination. Students regularly participate in exercises simulating segments of civil and criminal trials. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): LGP 924 May be taken concurrently or LGP 924 May be taken concurrently
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Excluding the following students: Graduate Law - Online
Attributes: Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: Julian Jefferson
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 T 5:15pm - 8:15pm TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 928 (02) - Trial Advocacy

Trial Advocacy

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 16611
Sections of this course are taught by judges and experienced trial attorneys. This course provides a foundation for the development of the variety of skills necessary for effective trial advocacy no matter what the forum. Development of a theory of a case, file organization and pretrial preparation are emphasized, as well as the more traditional oral trial skills such as closing argument and cross-examination. Students regularly participate in exercises simulating segments of civil and criminal trials. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): LGP 924 May be taken concurrently or LGP 924 May be taken concurrently
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Excluding the following students: Graduate Law - Online
Attributes: Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 T 5:15pm - 8:15pm TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 929 (1LH) - Intensive Deposition Advocacy Program

Intensive Deposition Adv Prog

Online Course Delivery Method: Immersion Attendance Required
Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Immersion 1 (08/22/2024 - 08/25/2024)
Grade Mode: Law Satisfactory/Unsatisfactry
Class Size:   24  
CRN: 16561
The Intensive Deposition Advocacy Program (IDAP) is a multi-part, full-immersion program, which will teach the skills of taking and defending a deposition. A deposition is an information gathering tool that is utilized during the course of litigation. In this ?learn by doing? course, you will have several short lectures, but the bulk of the course will be performance based. In other words, we will simulate the deposition setting and you will actually take and defend the deposition of a fact witness.
Majors not allowed in section: LAW JD DWS, LAW: JD, LAW: JD ADV, LAW: JD MBA, LAW: JD MPP, LAW: JD SW
Attributes: Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: Marcia Levy
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/22/2024 8/25/2024 RFSU 9:00am - 5:00pm TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 934 (01) - Legal Residency

Legal Residency

Credits: 11.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Law Satisfactory/Unsatisfactry
Class Size:   40  
CRN: 16562
During a legal residency, students apply classroom knowledge in real-world legal setting by working under the supervision of attorneys and other professionals. Throughout the residency semester, students build skills, personal characteristics, and professional competencies essential to success. Students work in a variety of settings including in state and local government agencies, law firms, judicial chambers, non-profit organizations, or corporations.
Prerequisite(s): LGP 951
Attributes: Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: Kara Simard
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 Hours Arranged TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 940 (01) - Moot Court Board Advisory

Moot Court Board Advisory

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Law Satisfactory/Unsatisfactry
Class Size:   6  
CRN: 16603
Moot Court Advisory Board members are typically third year students, selected by the outgoing Moot Court Board during the Spring semester. Board members are responsible for organizing, coaching, and developing the moot court program from year to year. The class is a year-long commitment. Moot Court Board Members select the upcoming year's moot court competitors and determine the teams. Each Board Member coaches a team, often for the same competition that the Board Member competed in during the prior year. The coach supports the team?s writing of the competition brief; provides feedback as competition rules allow; organizes and conducts rigorous oral argument practice for competition preparation; communicates with the board's Chief Justice about team progress/needs; works with law school staff to register the team and develop travel plans. Board Members organize the intramural competition in the Fall Semester and assist the Chief Justice of the Board in any additional duties. Board Members use their leadership, organizational, and analytical skills to continually improve this student run advocacy program.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Instructors: Melissa Christensen
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 Hours Arranged TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 943 (01) - Appellate Advocacy

Appellate Advocacy

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 16563
Appellate Advocacy is a writing intensive course designed to teach the different components of appellate brief writing, as well as effective appellate oral advocacy. One or two case problems (depending upon the particular professor) are assigned throughout the semester, modeled after actual court cases. Students will be taught how to master the facts of a case, the rule of law applicable to the particular legal problem, and the policy underpinning the rule of law. Paramount goals of the course include professionalism and instructing students on clear, persuasive, organized, and strategic written and oral communication skills necessary for effective legal advocacy. While AA focuses on the appellate practice setting, the written and oral advocacy skills students will acquire are applicable to all settings of legal practice. Grading will be based on one or two appellate briefs, oral arguments, meaningful class participation and other assignments. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): (LSK 919 or LSK 919) and (LSK 920 or LSK 920) and (LSK 900 or LSK 900)
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Excluding the following students: Graduate Law - Online
Attributes: Law Upper Level Writing, Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: Patrick Donovan
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 M 3:00pm - 5:00pm TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 943 (02) - Appellate Advocacy

Appellate Advocacy

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 16564
Appellate Advocacy is a writing intensive course designed to teach the different components of appellate brief writing, as well as effective appellate oral advocacy. One or two case problems (depending upon the particular professor) are assigned throughout the semester, modeled after actual court cases. Students will be taught how to master the facts of a case, the rule of law applicable to the particular legal problem, and the policy underpinning the rule of law. Paramount goals of the course include professionalism and instructing students on clear, persuasive, organized, and strategic written and oral communication skills necessary for effective legal advocacy. While AA focuses on the appellate practice setting, the written and oral advocacy skills students will acquire are applicable to all settings of legal practice. Grading will be based on one or two appellate briefs, oral arguments, meaningful class participation and other assignments. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): (LSK 919 or LSK 919) and (LSK 920 or LSK 920) and (LSK 900 or LSK 900)
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Excluding the following students: Graduate Law - Online
Attributes: Law Upper Level Writing, Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: Elizabeth Woodcock
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 M 3:00pm - 5:00pm TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 948 (01) - Legal Residency

Legal Residency

Credits: 6.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Law Satisfactory/Unsatisfactry
Class Size:   40  
CRN: 16565
During a legal residency, students apply classroom knowledge in real-world legal setting by working under the supervision of attorneys and other professionals. Throughout the residency semester, students build skills, personal characteristics, and professional competencies essential to success. Students work in a variety of settings including in state and local government agencies, law firms, judicial chambers, non-profit organizations, or corporations.
Prerequisite(s): LGP 951
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
Attributes: Law Experiential Learning
Instructors: Kara Simard
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 Hours Arranged TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 949 (01) - Legal Residency Class

Legal Residency Class

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Law Satisfactory/Unsatisfactry
Class Size:   80  
CRN: 16566
Through the legal residency class, students reflect upon, and internalize, the legal and professional skills developed through their legal residencies. Students: establish learning goals for the semester; apply attorney-client confidentiality and privilege concepts; submit weekly time sheets; write regular reflections regarding their experiences; participate in discussion forums and workshops on professionalism topics; engage in self-evaluation; and complete a final reflective project.
Prerequisite(s): LGP 951
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 4 times.
Instructors: Kara Simard
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 Hours Arranged TBA
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Skills (LAW)

LSK 953 (01) - Writing for Practice

Writing for Practice

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Law Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 16567
This course is designed to help second- and third-year students develop the kinds of writing, organization, critical thinking, editing and collaborative work skills essential to law practice and passing the bar. Students will work on multiple short (less than 5 pages) weekly assignments, engaging them in reading the law; conceptualizing, outlining, writing, editing, and revising legal documents; practicing writing concisely and clearly; researching and using samples, templates, and other practice-based resources; and working on related tasks. These assignments are designed to help students sharpen their ability to write any kind of legal document, using the appropriate format for the intended audience. The course will focus primarily on civil matters and will include some writing on criminal issues. The course's focus on essential skills, organization, analysis, doctrine, precision and conciseness, will transfer to writing in any legal setting.
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Excluding the following students: Graduate Law - Online
Attributes: Law Upper Level Writing, Law Experiential Learning, Bar Elective Course
Instructors: Julia Pothen
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/6/2024 MW 11:00am - 12:30pm TBA