Timeroom: Spring 2023

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LSK 950 (01) - Pro Bono Scholars

Pro Bono Scholars

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Law (01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading
Class Size:   3  
CRN: 55678
The course teaches essential lawyering skills applicable to pro bono scholars who are dedicating themselves to public interest lawyering through the NYS Pro Bono Scholars Program. That program allows students to take the February bar exam in their 3L year, and to spend March - end of May working full time in a public interest organization. The course also is offered to other students eligible for February Bar exams in states such as Texas. The course supports the students by focusing on issues such as: Informed Trauma, Implicit Bias/Cultural Competency, Working with Pro Bono Counsel, ethical practice and supervision and feedback.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): LGP 951
Instructors: Marcia Levy
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/17/2023 5/12/2023 T 6:30pm - 7:30pm TBA

LSK 953 (01) - Writing for Practice

Writing for Practice

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Law (01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 55382
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.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Excluding the following students: Graduate Law - Online
Attributes: Law Upper Level Writing
Instructors: Julia Pothen
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/17/2023 5/12/2023 TR 12:30pm - 2:00pm UNHL 201

LSK 953 (02) - Writing for Practice

Writing for Practice

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Law (01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 55562
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.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Majors not allowed in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Attributes: Law Upper Level Writing
Instructors: Risa Evans
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/17/2023 5/12/2023 TR 5:00pm - 6:30pm UNHL 201

LSK 953 (1LH) - Writing for Practice

Writing for Practice

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Law Hybrid (01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 55355
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.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed majors in section: LAW: JD HYBRID
Attributes: Law Upper Level Writing
Instructors: Sophie Sparrow
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/17/2023 5/12/2023 M Hours Arranged ONLINE