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9/4/2015 Course Schedule Spring All Print University of San Francisco School of Law http://web.usfca.edu/law/courses/spring/print/ 1/28 Spring 2015 Printable Schedule of All Courses CRN Course# Sec Course Name Professor Units Days Time Room 21480 LAW 638 01 Advanced Constitutional Law Nice 3 M,W 9:00 10:20am 103 This course builds upon the required Constitutional Law course, offering a more indepth analysis of Individual Rights. We will compare broadly across various constitutional doctrines that protect both equality and liberty. For the purpose of gaining a more holistic perspective of constitutional adjudication, we will focus on a close reading of select cases in their entire, unedited, original versions. Also, we will emphasize historical lessons about the relationship between social change and constitutional interpretation, and also highlight contemporary constitutional controversies. Your thorough preparation and lively participation will be necessary to enrich our experience together. Pre/CoRequisites: Constitutional Law Certificate: PIL Grade Method: AF Exam Date: TakeHome 21722 LAW 631 01 Advanced Criminal Law & Litigation Dorfman 1 Sat. See Notes 9:30am 12:30pm See Notes 301 This class will cover criminal trial issues related to plea bargaining, jury nullification, forensic medicine, competency to stand trial, ethical challenges, jury selection and international war crimes’ prosecution with guest lectures by an array of experts in these areas. Students will research, write and argue at least two motions, as the prosecutor and as the defense, based on hypothetical case files and submit a short paper (812 pages). Notes: Class meets for five Saturdays on 1/17, 2/7, 2/28, 3/21 & 4/11. No Exam. Pre/CoRequisites: Criminal Procedure, Recommended (not req'd): Evidence Professional Skills: Yes Certificate: PIL Enroll Limit: 20 Grade Method: Cr/NC Exam Date: None 21723 LAW 632 01 Advanced Legal Writing: Federal Civil PreTrial Pleadings and Motion Practice Kim 3 M,W 1:302:50pm Zf 017 This course gives students an opportunity to draft pleadings, motions, and other forms of legal writing common to civil federal court practice. Students will research and write complaints, answers, meet and confer correspondence, and motion and opposition briefs, based on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes: professor may drop enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester. Professional Skills: Yes Enroll Limit: 20 Writing Requirement: All Grade Method: Cr/NC Exam Date: None 21667 LAW 622 01 American Legal Writing and American Legal System II Vu 2 T 9:00 11:50am See Notes 301 The goal of this course is to introduce the students to some of the skills they will need in order to execute the needs of an American client, whether they work abroad or in the U.S. The class covers the basics of American Legal Writing, including fact gathering, legal analysis, problemsolving for a client, writing objective legal memoranda and writing persuasive legal briefs. Students also Pre/CoRequisites: (Foreign Students Only) (2 credits fall, 2 credits spring) Required for all LLM students who have not received a prior degree from an American law school. Grade Method: LLM < HOME PRINT NOW

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Spring 2015 Printable Schedule of All Courses

CRN Course# Sec Course Name Professor Units Days Time Room

21480 LAW 638 01 Advanced Constitutional Law Nice 3 M,W 9:0010:20am

103

This course builds upon the required Constitutional Law course,offering a more indepth analysis of Individual Rights. We willcompare broadly across various constitutional doctrines thatprotect both equality and liberty. For the purpose of gaining amore holistic perspective of constitutional adjudication, we willfocus on a close reading of select cases in their entire, unedited,original versions. Also, we will emphasize historical lessons aboutthe relationship between social change and constitutionalinterpretation, and also highlight contemporary constitutionalcontroversies. Your thorough preparation and lively participationwill be necessary to enrich our experience together.

Pre/CoRequisites: Constitutional LawCertificate: PIL Grade Method: AFExam Date: TakeHome

21722 LAW 631 01 Advanced Criminal Law &Litigation

Dorfman 1 Sat. SeeNotes

9:30am12:30pm SeeNotes

301

This class will cover criminal trial issues related to pleabargaining, jury nullification, forensic medicine, competency tostand trial, ethical challenges, jury selection and international warcrimes’ prosecution with guest lectures by an array of experts inthese areas. Students will research, write and argue at least twomotions, as the prosecutor and as the defense, based onhypothetical case files and submit a short paper (812 pages).

Notes: Class meets for five Saturdays on 1/17, 2/7, 2/28, 3/21 &4/11. No Exam.

Pre/CoRequisites: Criminal Procedure,Recommended (not req'd): EvidenceProfessional Skills: YesCertificate: PIL Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21723 LAW 632 01 Advanced Legal Writing: FederalCivil PreTrial Pleadings andMotion Practice

Kim 3 M,W 1:302:50pm Zf 017

This course gives students an opportunity to draftpleadings, motions, and other forms of legal writing common tocivil federal court practice. Students will research and writecomplaints, answers, meet and confer correspondence, andmotion and opposition briefs, based on the Federal Rules of CivilProcedure.

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Professional Skills: YesEnroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: AllGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21667 LAW 622 01 American Legal Writing andAmerican Legal System II

Vu 2 T 9:0011:50am SeeNotes

301

The goal of this course is to introduce the students to some of theskills they will need in order to execute the needs of an Americanclient, whether they work abroad or in the U.S. The class coversthe basics of American Legal Writing, including fact gathering,legal analysis, problemsolving for a client, writing objective legalmemoranda and writing persuasive legal briefs. Students also

Pre/CoRequisites: (Foreign StudentsOnly) (2 credits fall, 2 credits spring)Required for all LLM students who havenot received a prior degree from anAmerican law school.Grade Method: LLM

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practice oral advocacy. In addition, students observe a jury trial,visit San Quentin Prison, and write papers about theirexperiences afterwards.

Notes: Required for ICL and IPTL LLM students (only). Mostclasses will meet for 2 hours; three classes will meet for 3 hours.

Exam Date: None

21481 LAW 650 01 Antitrust Law and IntellectualProperty Rights

Cook, Gilchrist 2 T 3:305:20pm 301

This antitrust course focuses on the relationship betweenantitrust and intellectual property law , addressing how theygenerally complement but occasionally conflict with each other.The course will analyze various intellectual property licensingpractices under governing antitrust principles, the extent of apatent owner’s right to exclude others from technology markets,antitrust risks in the prosecution or settlement of intellectualproperty claims, how adoption of industry standards forintellectual property can violate the antitrust laws , and similarpractices. It also includes a comparative analysis betweenantitrust liability and the defense of patent misuse.

Certificate: BUS IPTL Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/15 1:30pm

21669 LAW 986 01 ASP or LawPlus Tutors Fong, Sakai,Wilson

1

Notes: Requires permission to enroll, earn nonclassroomcredits, and are graded on a credit/creditunsatisfactory/no creditbasis. Questions regarding these programs should be directed tothe listed program director. Consulting tutors in Law Plus (1 unit).Individual tutors in either program (1unit).

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21670 LAW 986 02 ASP or LawPlus Tutors Fong, Sakai,Wilson

2

Notes: Requires permission to enroll, earn nonclassroomcredits, and are graded on a credit/creditunsatisfactory/no creditbasis. Questions regarding these programs should be directed tothe listed program director. Group tutors in Academic SupportProgram (2 units).

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21482 LAW 661 01 Bankruptcy Price 3 T 1:303:20pmSee Notes

104

A study of creditors' rights and debtors' protection under theFederal Bankruptcy Code. The course provides an overview ofliquidation and reorganization, both for individuals andcorporations. Debtorcreditor relations under state law are alsoconsidered, both as an alternative to bankruptcy and as theyrelate to proceedings in bankruptcy.

Notes: There will be one hour of selfscheduled online instructioneach week.

Certificate: BUSGrade Method: AFExam Date: 5/14 1:30pm

21661 LAW 098 01 Bar None Fong, Sakai N/A M 3:305:20pm 101

Advance preparation for the bar has been shown to successfullyincrease students’ chances of passing the bar exam on their firsttry. The weekly workshops will provide information rarely sharedby the bar review companies, Classes will also include creativeexercises and practice exams with class debriefs and extensivefeedback on individual essay exams. Students will develop andhone their skills of analytical thinking, testtaking, and testpreparation, all necessary skills to pass the bar exam. Studentswill also learn how to thrive during the grueling tenweek barreview period and the threeday exam.

Notes: Voluntary bar preparation workshop for JDs. Enrollment

NonClassroom: Yes

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limited and by invitation only.

21662 LAW 098 02 Bar None Fong, Sakai N/A M 6:308:30pm 104

Advance preparation for the bar has been shown to successfullyincrease students’ chances of passing the bar exam on their firsttry. The weekly workshops will provide information rarely sharedby the bar review companies, Classes will also include creativeexercises and practice exams with class debriefs and extensivefeedback on individual essay exams. Students will develop andhone their skills of analytical thinking, testtaking, and testpreparation, all necessary skills to pass the bar exam. Studentswill also learn how to thrive during the grueling tenweek barreview period and the threeday exam.

Notes: Voluntary bar preparation workshop for JDs. Enrollmentlimited and by invitation only.

NonClassroom: Yes

21483 LAW 664 01 Biotechnology Seminar Loeb, Naik 2 W 3:305:20pm Zf 012

The class is an overview of intellectual property and regulatoryissues impacting the biotechnology and pharmaceuticalindustries. Basic principle of licensing, litigation, and internationallaw will also be discussed. The course will focus on the impact ofthe legal system on research, products, and intellectual propertyfor companies and institutions. Throughout the course, studentswill be asked to think about the following issues: (1) How do legalissues promote or hinder the development of technology, (2)What role should ethics and public health concerns play in thelaw, and (3) Does a “one size fits all” patent law make sense forbiotechnology. Although there are no formal prerequisites for thiscourse, a prior course in intellectual property law or some lifescience background would be helpful.

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: Basic IP experienceof any sort.Certificate: IPTL Enroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: TakeHome

21487 LAW 669 01 California Legal Research Shafer 2 Th 3:004:50pm Zf 105Lab

Designed primarily for second, third, and fourthyear lawstudents who are planning to practice law in California, thisoverview course will provide practical legal research skills to helpprepare students to conduct legal research as clerks, interns, ornew attorneys. Assignments, lectures, and regular handson inclass exercises will emphasize costefficient research strategies,print and online legal materials, and law practice technology.Written assignments will emulate research assignments typicallygiven to attorneys new to practice. Lectures and assignments willfocus on California law, court systems and practice materials.Students who completed Advanced Legal Research are noteligible to enroll.

Notes: Students may not earn credit for both Adv LegalResearch and CA Legal Research. Professor may drop anyenrollee or waitlistee with an unexcused absence during the firstthree weeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: LRWA I & IIProfessional Skills: YesEnroll Limit: 18Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

TBASeeNotes

LAW 956 Civil Externship Geevargis 313

F 1:002:50pm 103

The Civil Externship Law Program gives upperdivision studentsthe opportunity to put their education in practice by working at lawfirms, legal departments, and public interest and governmentagencies for academic credit. See the Externship Section of thewebsite for detailed information.

Professional Skills: YesNonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

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Notes: Three mandatory class sessions meet on Fri. 1:002:50pm on 1/16, 2/20 & 3/27. CRN will be provided onceexternship is approved by the Externship Office. In order to beeligible in Spring 2015 to enroll students must submit the requiredapplication and supporting documents to the externshipprograms office by Thursday, December 4, 2014 after havingsecured a position from the employer/court.

21779 LAW 600 03 Civil Procedure HusseyFreeland

4 M, Th 6:309:30pmSee Notes

M 103TH 104

A study of the mechanics of litigation and the rules which governenforcement of the rights and duties studied in substantive lawcourses. Broad coverage includes an introduction to federal andstate court organization, jurisdiction and procedure. There isparticular consideration of venue, process, joinder of parties andcauses, class actions, pretrial motions and discovery, trials, posttrial motions, appellate review, and finality and effects ofjudgments and decrees. Consideration is given to both theCalifornia Code of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of CivilProcedure.

Notes: Civil Pro meets every Mon and on the following Thu: 1/15,1/29,2/12,2/26 & 3/19.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/12, 6:30pm

21724 LAW 673 01 Class Action Litigation Firstenberg 3 M,W 10:3011:50am

103

This course will consider issues that arise in largescale litigationinvolving numerous parties, including aggregation of cases, andin particular class actions and the issues that arise in theirmanagement, litigation, and settlement. The class will focus onlegal doctrine and practice skills, and also seek to explore largertheoretical issues of the role of class actions in addressing massharm in our society.

Pre/CoRequisites: Prerequisite: CivilProcedureCertificate: PIL Grade Method: OptExam Date: TakeHome

21489 LAW 903 01 Commercial Real EstateTransactions

Longinotti 3 M,W 3:304:50pm 103

This course will prepare students to represent clients incommercial real estate transactions. We will investigate the legalimplications of each of the key phases of every real estatetransaction—letter of intent negotiation, purchase and saleagreement negotiation, due diligence review, loan negotiation,legal opinion preparation and closing escrow requirements toname a few—in the order they occur. We will pay particularattention to today’s credit markets and the loan products theyoffer, as well as to California’s deed of trust practice and uniquecreditors rights laws. Along the way, we will have guest speakerson particular topics of interest. Materials will include case law, aswell as actual letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements,due diligence documentation, title reports, loan agreements,escrow instructions and the like.

Notes: Three 1 hour performance tests.

Pre/CoRequisites: Prerequisite:Property. Recommended: Corporations& Federal Tax.Certificate: BUSEnroll Limit: 30Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: Opt

21682 LAW 973 01 Competition Team: AsylumCompetition

Flynn 2 F 1:002:00pm 100

The UC Davis Asylum & Refugee Law National Moot CourtCompetition is the only competition in the nation devotedexclusively to the topic of asylum and refugee law. It is also theonly immigration law moot court competition on the West Coast.The competition provides law students from across the countrythe opportunity to participate in a hypothetical appeal to the U.S.Supreme Court. Competitors will write a brief as eitherrespondent or petitioner on an issue related to asylum and

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: ICL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

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refugee law. Shortly after submitting their briefs, students willparticipate in oral arguments. Students’ briefs and oral argumentswill be judged by prominent judges, attorneys and scholars thatspecialize in the areas of immigration law and/or appellateadvocacy.

Notes: Mandatory practices will meet on Fridays, 1:002:00pm inroom 100 on dates tba.

21684 LAW 973 03 Competition Team: JessupCompetition

Flynn 2 F 1:002:00pm 100

Jessup is the world's largest moot court competition, withparticipants from over 550 law schools in more than 80 countries.The Competition is a simulation of a fictional dispute betweencountries before the International Court of Justice, the judicialorgan of the United Nations. One team is allowed to participatefrom every eligible school. Teams prepare oral and writtenpleadings arguing both the applicant and respondent positions ofthe case. Thousands of law students from around the world willwork all year long on the season's Jessup Problem. Studentsmust first compete in qualifying competitions (mostly held inJanuaryMarch) to earn the right to advance to the White & CaseInternational Rounds held every spring in Washington, D.C.

Notes: Mandatory practices will meet on Fridays, 1:002:00pm inroom 100 on dates tba.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: ICL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21685 LAW 973 04 Competition Team: LefkowitzCompetition

Flynn 2 F 1:002:00pm 100

The Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition is an annual eventhonoring Saul Lefkowitz, whose entire distinguished career wasdedicated to the development of trademark and unfaircompetition law. The competition introduces law students toimportant issues arising in U.S. trademark and unfair competitionlaw. Students develop their brief writing and oral advocacy skillsin a mock courtroom experience. The competition is open toteams of students from U.S. accredited law schools.Approximately 80 teams of law students participate in thecompetition each year. Students are expected to write a briefreflecting the issues in the Fact Pattern/Problem. Students willthen argue the case in regional and national competitions beforea panel of volunteer attorneys, judges from various district andother courts, members of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Boardof the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and jurists from theU.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Notes: Mandatory practices will meet on Fridays, 1:002:00pm inroom 100 on dates tba.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: IPTL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21686 LAW 973 05 Competition Team: NationalAppellate Advocacy Competition

Flynn 2 F 1:002:00pm 100

The ABA Law Student Division National Appellate AdvocacyCompetition (NAAC) emphasizes the development of oraladvocacy skills through a realistic appellate advocacy experience.Competitors participate in a hypothetical appeal to the UnitedStates Supreme Court. The competition involves writing a brief aseither respondent or petitioner and then arguing the case in frontof the mock court.

Notes: Mandatory practices will meet on Fridays, 1:002:00pm inroom 100 on dates tba.

Professional Skills: YesNonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21687 LAW 973 06 Competition Team: WagnerEmployment Law Competition

Flynn 2 F 1:002:00pm 100

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The New York Law School Moot Court Association administersthe Robert F. Wagner National Labor & Employment Law MootCourt Competition in honor of the late U.S. Senator anddistinguished alumnus. The competition is the nation’s largeststudentrun moot court competition and the premier nationalcompetition dedicated exclusively to labor and employment law.For over 30 years, schools from across the country havecompeted in this prestigious event.

Notes: Mandatory practices will meet on Fridays, 1:002:00pm inroom 100 on dates tba.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: LE NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21492 LAW 717 01 Corporate Governance O'Toole 3 Th 6:309:30pm 340

An exploration of the issues and principles related to anorganization’s corporate governance, focusing on theinterrelationship of an organization’s shareholders, directors andmanagement. The course surveys and analyzes recent changesto organizations’ corporate governance structures andoperations; the roles, duties and legal liabilities of anorganization’s directors and officers; and the increasingfederalization of areas of corporate governance that traditionallyhad been governed under state corporation law; especially onnew federal regulatory developments.Not only are CorporateGovernance issues front page news since the Great Recession,but with the passage of the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform andConsumer Protection Act, ensuring compliance with that andother related statutes and regulations has become anincreasingly hot practice area in the legal profession. The DoddFrank Act, new whistleblower rules, shareholder activism byhedge funds and a corporation’s responsibilities to ensurecybersecurity are all exciting focus areas in the course.

Certificate: BUSGrade Method: OptExam Date: 5/13 6:30pm

21473 LAW 627 01 Corporations Dibadj 4 M,W 6:308:30pm 101

A basic course in corporate law, including the concept of theentity and its liabilities, management, promotion, financing, andorganization. Coverage includes the issuance of shares,elections, and the proxy system; control devices and specialproblems of the close corporation; derivative suits and basicsecurities regulation.

Notes: Required course for students who intend to apply to, andcomplete the JD/MBA dual degree program. Must be completedbefore the end of the student's second year of law study.

Certificate: BUSGrade Method: AFExam Date: 5/16 1:30pm

21626 LAW 911 01 Crime & Punishment Vargas 3 T,Th 9:0010:20am

240

This seminar concerns the nature of responsibility as it isunderstood in both the criminal law and in philosophical theories.Criminal and moral responsibilities are distinct and therelationship of law to morality is complex. This course seeks togive students a better understanding of both subjects by thinkingabout them in a comparative context, looking at the similaritiesand differences in legal and philosophical approaches toresponsibility. Among the likely topics of the course are: thesignificance of moral responsibility for criminal responsibility; theimplications of current scientific research (neuroscience, cognitivescience, social psychology) on human agency for legal and moralnotions of responsibility; whether skepticism about free will andmoral responsibility has implications for the criminal law; andcontemporary proposals for understanding the understanding thebasis for the criminal law.

Notes: Seminar. Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollmentclasses: professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Enroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: AFExam Date: Paper

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21671 LAW 961 01 Criminal and Juvenile Justice LawClinic

Meadows,Meyer

6 W 3:305:20pm Mt Ct

A successor to our first inhouse program, the criminal clinicremains a core component of the USF Law Clinic. Studentsenrolled in this clinic represent indigent defendants in all phasesof criminal proceedings, from arraignment through trial andappeal. They also represent minors in juvenile court delinquencyproceedings.

Notes: Participants are selected in the previous semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: Criminal Procedure,Evidence and selection by instructor.Professional Skills: YesCertificate: PIL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

TBASeeNotes

LAW 957 Criminal Externship Coleman 313

F 1:002:50pm Mt Ct

Criminal Externship Law Program gives upperdivision studentsthe opportunity to put their education in practice by working at lawfirms, legal departments, and public interest and governmentagencies for academic credit. See the Externship Section of thewebsite for detailed information.

Notes: Four mandatory class sessions meet on Fri., 1:002:50pm on 1/23, 2/20, 3/20, & 4/10. CRN will be provided onceexternship is approved by the Externship Office. In order to beeligible in Spring 2015 to enroll students must submit the requiredapplication and supporting documents to the externshipprograms office by Thursday, December 4, 2014 after havingsecured a position from the employer/court.

Professional Skills: YesNonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21471 LAW 605 01 Criminal Procedure Freiwald 3 T, Th 1:302:50pm 100

A critical examination of the law governing the method by whichpersons who are accused of committing crimes are processedthrough the criminal justice system. Coverage focuses on thelimits imposed by the U.S. Constitution on the procedures used inboth state and federal criminal prosecutions.

Notes: 1L Elective. First Year Fulltime students enroll in oneelective class. Please note the certificate eligibility. This section isNOT open to upper division students.

Enroll Limit: 117Writing Requirement: 13 (available toUpper Division students only)Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/8 1:30pm

21472 LAW 605 02 Criminal Procedure Rees, Chan 3 Th 6:309:30pm 101

A critical examination of the law governing the method by whichpersons who are accused of committing crimes are processedthrough the criminal justice system. Coverage focuses on thepanoply of limits on the government and the rights of individualsunder the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments and includesskillsoriented components to afford students opportunities toapply the rules in practice and to test the boundaries of criminalprocedure.

Notes: Criminal Procedure is required for all students whoentered Fall 2013. This sections is required for 2PTs and 2FTswho transferred from PT. Open to all Upper Division students.The U.S. Attorney’s Office has notified the School of Law thatSpring ’15 externs at the Department of Justice must inform theirplacement in advance if they are also enrolled in the CriminalProcedure class. The DOJ will ensure that the extern is assignedto an area that does not present a conflict of interest.

Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/13 6:30pm

21627 LAW 722 01 Cyberlaw Freiwald 3 M 6:309:30pm 102

This course studies the emerging body of law relating tocyberspace, focusing on the Internet and online services. Thecourse considers how to adapt law to cyberspace, looking at caselaw, statutes, and other methods of regulation. Topics include

Certificate: IPTL PIL Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: TakeHome

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jurisdiction, computer crime, electronic privacy, free speech incyberspace (including online indecency), online torts (includingspam and defamation) and intellectual property in cyberspace.While prior exposure to cyberspace is helpful, no specialexpertise is required.

N/A LAW 990 01 Directed Research FullTimeFaculty

1 2

N/A N/A N/A

A nonclassroom course permitting independent and originalresearch in a specialized area of the law under direction of a fulltime faculty member.

Notes: Student must submit a Directed Research EnrollmentForm, signed by the supervising faculty member, to theRegistrar's Office, by the last day to add classes: 1/17/2014.Forms available in the Law Registrar's Office and on the Schoolof Law website.

Writing Requirement: YesNonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21628 LAW 728 01 Discovery Practice Driscoll, Piasta 2 T 6:308:30pm 301

Utilizing pretrial discovery methods in a practice environment,students learn how to draft written discovery, prepare for andtake oral depositions, prepare document requests, and use otherdiscovery methods in order to prepare a case for settlement ortrial. There is additional emphasis on expert witness retentionand discovery.

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: Recommended:California Civil DiscoveryProfessional Skills: YesCertificate: BUSEnroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21629 LAW 729 01 eDiscovery Law & Process Brownstone 2 Th 3:305:20pm 340

An intensive examination of the intersection of law, technologyand practical issues involved in discovery in U.S. civil litigationand government inquiries. Focus on key procedural rules anddecisions encompassed in this decade's evergrowing body of"eDiscovery" law. Topics will include: information preservationobligations; scope of data collections; legally defensible searchmethodologies; production formats; avoiding privilege waivers;and an introduction to proactive informationmanagementpolicies.Over the past two decades, electronic discovery hasbecome a dominant aspect in most every business litigationmatter and of many government investigations. eDiscovery is ahuge concern of clients as it can entail huge costs on any givenmatter, especially if counsel is not well versed on pertinentissues. Developing a working knowledge as to informationmanagement, key computer technology and projectmanagement can enable a lawyer to create efficiencies forhis/her firm and his client. Becoming skilled in these areas cangreatly differentiate a lawyer from other attorneys.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: BUSGrade Method: AFExam Date: 5/11, 1:30pm

22622 LAW 730 01 Education Law Boso 3 T, Th 11:00am12:20pm

Zf 012

The course will introduce students to some of the most importantlegal issues relating to primary and secondary (K12) educationin the United States, and it will touch to a lesser extent on issuesconcerning higher education. This course will consider bothconstitutional and statutory sources of law, with a heavyemphasis on the Fourteenth Amendment, First Amendment, andTitle IX of the Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act. Primary topics for discussion will include: racial inequality andongoing efforts to integrate and equalize public schools;economic inequality and educational funding; sex segregationand harassment on the basis of gender and sexual orientation;students with disabilities; the legal contours of student discipline;

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/13, 1:30pm

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freedom of expression and religion in schools; and academicfreedom. Satisfies the professional skills requirement.

21630 LAW 744 01 Employee Benefits (ERISA) Carroll 3 T,Th 11:00am12:20pm

Zf 017

An overview of pension, health and employee benefit law. Thesubject touches trusts, tax, labor, torts, insurance, investments,state/local legislation and family and estate law. Emphasis isplaced on litigation subjects, such as denial of medical/retirementbenefits, age discrimination, and fiduciary duty.

Certificate: BUS LE PIL Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: 5/7 1:30pm

21632 LAW 736 01 Employment Discrimination Green, T. 3 T,Th 1:302:50pm 103

A survey of federal law prohibitions against, and remedies for,employment discrimination, including discrimination on the basisof race, ethnic origin, sex, age, and disability. The principle focusis on Title VII, the Age of Discrimination in Employment Act andthe Americans with Disabilities Act, but California Law is alsodiscussed. Among the issues covered are: the nature and proofof discrimination, justifications for discrimination, harassment asdiscrimination, the "reasonable accommodation” requirement,and innovative approaches in the field.

Notes: Upper Division students can enroll if space available. Fulltime students enroll in one elective class. Please note thedesignated enrollment limit and certificate eligibility.

Certificate: LE PIL Enroll Limit: 60Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/8 1:30pm

21631 LAW 737 01 Employment Law Travis 3 W 6:309:30pm 102

This course surveys the rapidly evolving law of the workplace andthe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. Itsfocus is on the developing legal limits to the traditional“employment at will” doctrine. Common law topics include impliedcontract theories, the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, andwrongful discharge claims. The class also explores the trendtoward statutory regulation of the workplace by analyzing some ofthe federal laws governing specific terms and conditions ofemployment. The class also introduces some of the issuesarising from the intersection between employment and intellectualproperty law, including employers’ use of noncompetitionagreements and trade secret protection.

Certificate: BUS LE PIL Grade Method: AFExam Date: 59 9:00am

21633 LAW 743 01 Estate Planning Klein 3 T,Th 11:00am12:20pm

104

This course focuses on the nontax dimensions of estate andendoflife planning, The course explores the basic documentsneeded in estate planning for different types of clients, primarilyusing California legal materials. Students will prepare writtensubmissions, including drafting model statutes, client letters,dispository instruments, and other written materials relevant toestate planning.

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: Prerequisite orCorequisite: Wills and TrustProfessional Skills: YesEnroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21725 LAW 735 01 Eviction Lawyering, Ethics, andLitigation Skills

Iglesias 3 Th 1:304:20pm Zf 017

The course will cover the substantive and procedural law ofeviction defense; a variety of litigation skills; and ethical issuesthat arise in representing a client who is being evicted. It may betaken as a standalone course or in conjunction with an EvictionDefense Externship. Utilizing real cases and situations studentsencounter in their externships, the course will focus on theapplication of practical civil litigation skills in the context of the

Pre/CoRequisites: EvidenceProfessional Skills: YesLegal Ethics: YesCertificate: PIL Enroll Limit: 14Grade Method: AFExam Date: TakeOut

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fastpaced eviction case. Exercises in drafting, interviewing,negotiation, and other practical legal skills will be conductedthroughout the semester.Satisfies the Legal Ethicsrequirement and the Professional Skills requirement.

Notes: REQUIRES coenroll in an eviction defense externship.Requires preapproval of USF Externship Office by 12/4/14.Contact Prof. Geevargis for guidance. Some students may bepreselected to register by instructor. See limited enrollmentattendance rule below.

21464 LAW 616 01 Evidence Hing 4 M,W 1:303:20pm 100

An analysis of the nature of judicial proof and a study of thetheory and application of the rules regulating the admission andexclusion of testimonial and documentary proof by judicialtribunals in adversary and nonadversary proceedings.Consideration is given to both the California and Federal rules ofevidence.

Notes: Floating, required course. Special registration priority.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/4 1:30pm

21634 LAW 760 01 Family Law Paul 3 T 6:309:30pm 102

A study of the legal and policy issues involved in the regulation ofthe family. The course surveys state and federal law as itimpinges on the family, including issues related to marriage,divorce, child custody, spousal abuse, child neglect and abuse,nontraditional families, and new reproductive technologies.

Notes: Students may opt for final exam or project

Certificate: PIL Grade Method: OptExam Date: 5/6 6:30pm

21635 LAW 765 01 Federal Income Taxation Lathrope 3 T 6:309:30pm 103

A problemoriented introduction to the fundamentals of federalincome taxation, particularly as they apply to individuals, includinggross income, exclusions, deductions, assignment of income,capital gains and losses, nonrecognition transactions, andincome tax accounting. Emphasis is on the development of skillsnecessary for working with the Internal Revenue Code and issuesof tax policy.

Certificate: TAX Grade Method: OptExam Date: 5/7 6:30pm

22576 LAW 765 02 Federal Income Taxation Rosenberg 3 T, Th 11:00am12:20pm

102

A problemoriented introduction to the fundamentals of federalincome taxation, particularly as they apply to individuals, includinggross income, exclusions, deductions, assignment of income,capital gains and losses, nonrecognition transactions, andincome tax accounting. Emphasis is on the development of skillsnecessary for working with the Internal Revenue Code and issuesof tax policy.

Notes: First Year Elective; Not open to Upper Division students.

Certificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 75Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/8, 9am

21636 LAW 769 01 First Amendment & Free Speech Greene 3 TTh

9:0010:20am9:0010:20am

340

An overview of First Amendment freedoms: speech, press, andreligion. The course examines contemporary theoreticalapproaches to understanding the First Amendment in severalcontexts including, obscenity, violent, hateful and threateningspeech, Internet speech, artistic expression, defamation, privacy,advocacy and dissent, reporter’s privileges, commercial speechand anonymity, as well as the evolving religious liberty doctrinesof nonedorsement and incidental effects. In each area there is anattempt to answer whether restrictions are justified and if so, the

Pre/CoRequisites: Constitutional LawCertificate: PIL Enroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: Paper

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appropriate scope for such restrictions.

Notes: Seminar. Professor may drop any enrollee or waitlisteewith an unexcused absence during the first three weeks of thesemester.

21637 LAW 790 01 Immigration Law Hing 3 Th 6:309:30pm 103

An overview of U.S. immigration and citizenship laws, includingthe statutes and the public policy contexts, regulations andjudicial decisions. Topics covered include nonimmigrant visas,how to obtain and retain lawful permanent resident status,exclusion at the border, grounds for deportation, deportationhearing procedures, relief from deportation, administrativeappeals, federal judicial review, asylum, and citizenship andnaturalization.

Certificate: PIL Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/14 6:30pm

22999 LAW 963 01 Immigration Law Clinic Hing 36

Students enrolled in this clinic principally would representunaccompanied children (UACs) and possibly their relatives in allphases of immigration proceedings, at the asylum office, theimmigration courts, and adjudication offices of US Citizenship andImmigration Services. They also will represent minors in probateand family court to seek guardianships where appropriate toqualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. While the principalfocus of the clinic will be on UAC and related cases, otherdeportation defense cases will likely be part of the caseload aswell as cases involving deferred action for childhood arrivals(DACA program) and preparation of cases that fall underPresident Obama’s recent deferred action program for parents ofU.S. citizens.

Notes: Requires prior approval from Professor Hing.

Pre/CoRequisites: Recommended:Immigration LawNonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NC

21638 LAW 798 01 Intellectual Property Seminar Franklyn 3 W 6:309:30pm 301

This seminar permits students to specialize in IntellectualProperty by preparation of a paper and seminar discussion. Topicpapers include advanced issues in all aspects of IntellectualProperty law, from technical subjects such as patent and tradesecret issues to trademark and unfair competition issues inmarketing to entertainment law issues in the areas of copyrightand the rights of publicity and privacy.

Notes: Required for all LLMIP students. Special RegistrationPriority. Professory may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: Intellectual PropertySurveyCertificate: IPTL Enroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: AllGrade Method: AFExam Date: Paper

21639 LAW 805 01 International BusinessTransactions

Dibadj 3 M, W 9:0010:20am

104

This course examines the legal issues that arise when businessdealings span different nations. The course begins with adiscussion of the environment of international business, includingan introduction to international trade law, the world economicenvironment, and international tax issues. Next, a series ofrepresentative transactions are explored, including export sales,agency and distributorship, licensing, joint ventures, and otherstrategic agreements.

Certificate: BUS ICL Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/6 1:30pm

21640 LAW 812 01 International Environmental Law Rubinson 3 M 6:309:30pm 240

This course is designed to provide students with a workingknowledge of international institutions, an understanding of themajor environmental problems facing the global environment,and insight into the difficult political, moral, and scientific issuesfacing the ongoing development of international environmental

Certificate: ICL Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: Paper

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law. Specific environmental issues to be considered include: airpollution, ozone depletion, climate change, water resources andpollution, hazardous materials, and endangered species andbiodiversity. The course also considers the connections betweeninternational human rights and the environment, and betweeninternational environmental law and trade. There are noprerequisites and no prior knowledge of international orenvironmental law is necessary or expected.

21767 LAW 962 01 International Human Rights Clinic de la Vega 5 T 1:303:20pm 301

USF's innovative Frank C. Newman International Human RightsClinic focuses on critical human rights issues, including childsentencing, the death penalty and prison conditions, the right tovote, and trafficking of women. Participating students researchand prepare presentations for the United Nations Human RightsCouncil. Many of the students personally present their case to thecommission at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, or inNew York City to the Commission on the Status of Women.Students also work on briefs detailing international law standardsto U.S. courts and represent individual clients before the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights.

Notes:

Certificate: ICL LE PIL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21673 LAW 964 01 Internet and Intellectual PropertyJustice Clinic

Talbot, et al. 3 W 4:305:50pm 240

The Internet and Intellectual Property Justice Clinic, inpartnership with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, provides avariety of intellectual property legal services, such as domainname disputes in ICANN proceedings, copyright infringementnotifications and counter notifications under the Digital MillenniumCopyright Act of 1998, as well as other trademark and copyrightmatters. The clinic is also a partner in "Chilling Effects," a jointproject of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and law schoolclinics at Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, and Maine. Chilling Effectshelps the public understand the protections that the FirstAmendment and intellectual property laws provide for onlineactivities.

Notes: Participants are selected in the previous semester.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: IPTL PIL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21641 LAW 831 01 Interpersonal Dynamics:Communication Skills & EmotionalIntelligence for Attorneys

Rosenberg 3 T,Th See notes. Zf 017

Formerly: Negotiation, Mediation, Client Counseling:Interpersonal Dynamics for Lawyers.Students learn the skillsessential to establishing, maintaining, and deepening effectiverelationships, increasing influence, and effectively resolvingconflict. At the same time, they also increase selfawareness,selfacceptance, and authentic selfexpression. Most of thestudents who have taken the course have said that it had aprofound positive impact on their lives. The important learning inthis course comes from neither reading nor lectures, but from inclass participation. Unlike other lawschool courses, participationdoes not involve theoretical discussion or legal analysis. Itrequires honest selfdisclosure—sharing realtime feelings andthoughts with others and listening to others do the same.

Notes: 1FT Elective: Upper Division students can enroll if spaceavailable. Full time students enroll in one elective class. Pleasenote the designated enrollment limit and certificate eligibility.Enrollees/waitlistees must attend every Thurs session.Attendance also required at weekend retreat on 3/27/153/29/15 .Class meets Tue: 1:302:50pm, Th: 4:305:50pm and 6:309:30pm. Class ends on date 4/4/15.

Professional Skills: YesEnroll Limit: 24Writing Requirement: 13 (available toUpper Division Students only)Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

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21726 LAW 833 01 Introduction to Race Law: Policy,Professionalism & Practices

Magee 3 T,Th 11:00am12:20pm

103

This course will introduce and examine important aspects of theknowledge, skills and values necessary to support lawyers indealing with race in the practice of law in the 21st Century. Together we will closely examine important cases (e.g., Johnsonv. MacIntosh, Dred Scott v. Sanford, Yick Wo v.. Hopkins, Plessyv. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Loving v. Virginia) thathelp construct race in America and construct thinking about itsrelevance to law and policy to this day. Along the way, we'llexplore and practice a range of self and otherawareness skillsthat have been proven important to effective and professionallyappropriate service as members of the bar in the 21st century,including a commitment to practicing selfreflection and tocompassionate and courageous examination of the presence ofbias in oneself and in others. We will also identify together andexamine the principles, values and ethical rules that supportongoing engagement with antibias work in law, whether as ally,advocate, member in good standing or leader among ourincreasingly diverse profession and client population. Satisfiesthe Professional Skills course requirement.

Notes: 1FT Elective: Upper Division student can enroll if spaceavailable. Full time students enroll in one elective class. Pleasenote the certificate eligibility.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: PIL Enroll Limit: 83Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/8 9:00am

21674 LAW 965 01 Investor Justice Clinic Talbot, et al. 3 W 1:303:20pm 240

In the Investor Justice Clinic, students represent investors inactions involving allegations of wrongdoing by securities firmsand/or their employees. Students appear in arbitrations and otherproceedings before the National Association of Securities Dealers(NASD) as well as the NYSE Arca (formerly the Pacific StockExchange). The clinic is officially recognized by the FinancialIndustry Regulation Authority (FINRA) and the U.S. Securitiesand Exchange Commission (SEC).

Notes: Participants are selected in the previous semester.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: BUS PIL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21679 LAW 980 01 Journal: Intellectual PropertyJournal

TBA 2

The Intellectual Property Law Bulletin is a studentrun law journalfocusing on current trends in intellectual property law. Thebulletin includes articles from students, professors, andpractitioners on diverse areas of intellectual property law rangingfrom patents to cyberspace law. The bulletin also includes asurvey of the cuttingedge intellectual property cases in thecountry.

Notes: Approved senior editor positions in final year (only) earn 2units each in fall & spring, maximum 4 units.

Certificate: IPTL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21676 LAW 983 01 Journal: Law Review Editor TBA 2

The USF Law Review is staffed and managed by students of theUSF School of Law. The journal, which is published four times ayear, serves as USF's voice in the ongoing academic debateregarding the evolution of law. Each issue of legal scholarship iscomprised of articles by professors and practitioners as well asstudent notes and/or comments. All articles are subject to arigorous editorial process to strengthen substance, polish tone,and ensure citation accuracy.

Notes: Editors earn 2 units per semester. Maximum of 4 units.

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

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21677 LAW 982 01 Journal: Law Review Staff TBA 1

The USF Law Review is staffed and managed by students of theUSF School of Law. The journal, which is published four times ayear, serves as USF's voice in the ongoing academic debateregarding the evolution of law. Each issue of legal scholarship iscomprised of articles by professors and practitioners as well asstudent notes and/or comments. All articles are subject to arigorous editorial process to strengthen substance, polish tone,and ensure citation accuracy.

Notes: Staff earn 1 unit per semester, maximum 3 units. (2FTenroll fall & spring, 3FT may enroll spring only.) Exception: 3FTwriteons: enroll fall and spring for a maximum total of 2 units.

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21678 LAW 984 01 Journal: Maritime Law Journal Mawhinney 2

The USF Maritime Law Journal is a studentrun, biannual lawjournal that focuses on legal issues arising out of navigablewaters and includes an annual survey of Ninth Circuit U.S. Courtof Appeals maritime cases. The journal is designed as a practicalguide for practitioners to gain information on the latestdevelopments in maritime law, including recent statutory andcase law changes.

Notes: Approved senior editor positions in final year only earn 2units each in fall & spring, maximum 4 units.

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

TBA LAW 958 Judicial Externship Geevargis 313

01/09/2015 10:00am4:00pm

The Judicial Externship Program offers eligible upperdivisionstudents to receive academic credit for positions as law clerksunder the direct supervision of judges and research attorneys instate and federal courts. See the Externship Section of thewebsite for detailed information.

Notes: Mandatory full day Judicial Externship Orientation will beheld on the Friday, January 9th, 10:00am4:00pm. CRN will beprovided once externship is approved by the Externship Office. Inorder to be eligible in Spring 2015 to enroll students must submitthe required application and supporting documents to theexternship programs office by Thursday, December 4, 2014 afterhaving secured a position from the employer/court.

Professional Skills: YesNonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21642 LAW 842 01 Juvenile Law Aleguire, King 3 T,Th 3:304:50pm 103

This course examines the legal rights and “protection” of childrenin the U.S. legal system. The class will focus on laws, policiesand practices that impact youth in the juvenile delinquency anddependency systems, as well as the school setting.

Pre/CoRequisites: Constitutional Law(recommended)Certificate: PIL Grade Method: OptExam Date: TakeHome

21727 LAW 684 01 Labor & Employment Law in China Li 2 M SeeNotes, WSee Notes

1:303:20pm 340

This course provides an overview of Chinese labor andemployment law in the context of economic reform andglobalization. It explores the role played by Chinese labor law asit affects business, workers, unions, lawyers and human resourcemanagement, and discusses the latest labor issues arise ininternational trade and investment. Specifically, the course willexamine several major topics, including employment contract,collective bargaining, labor standards and dispute resolution.

Notes: 7 week class ends on 3/2.

Certificate: ICL LE Grade Method: AFExam Date: 3/4 1:30pm

21728 LAW 861 01 Law and Philosophy Davis, Vargas 2 T 1:303:20pm Zf 012

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An introduction to various legal theories and to writing legalscholarship. Classes are divided between exploring different legaltheories and assisting students in preparing their own papers ofpublishable quality. The theories studied vary somewhatdepending on student interest, likely including formalism, legalrealism, feminism, critical race theory, and law and economics.They are intended to provide insights and inspiration for studentsin their own writing.

Notes: Seminar. Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollmentclasses: professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Enroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: AllGrade Method: AFExam Date: Paper

21644 LAW 854 01 Law of Settlements Bernstein 2 T 3:305:20pm 104

This course prepares students for the most common outcome ofany litigation: resolution by settlement. The course explores thetheory and practice of settlements, including the fundamentals ofsettlement agreements, issues arising in complex matters suchas class actions and mass torts, techniques for negotiatingsettlements, and procedures to enforce settlements.

Notes: Professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Enroll Limit: 24Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: 5/15 1:30pm

N/A N/A 01 Law Plus Workshop Sec. 01(Optional)

Fong, Sakai T 3:00pm3:50pm

100

Students will learn how to interpret their grades on their examsand to selfdiagnose their performance. They should be able totrack their performance to their activities during class, creatingtheir course outlines during the semester, and their exampreparation strategies and techniques.

N/A N/A 02 Law Plus Workshop Sec. 02(Optional)

Fong, Sakai W 3:30pm4:20pm

100

Students will learn how to interpret their grades on their examsand to selfdiagnose their performance. They should be able totrack their performance to their activities during class, creatingtheir course outlines during the semester, and their exampreparation strategies and techniques.

N/A N/A 03 Law Plus Workshop Sec. 03(Optional)

Fong, Sakai W 5:20pm6:20pm

103

Students will learn how to interpret their grades on their examsand to selfdiagnose their performance. They should be able totrack their performance to their activities during class, creatingtheir course outlines during the semester, and their exampreparation strategies and techniques.

21645 LAW 853 01 Law Practice Management:Understanding the Path toSuccess

Daher/London 3 Th 6:309:30pm 100

Designed to address the variety of issues which arise in theformation and operation of a law firm. The course will examinethe intricacies of forming and developing a vibrant law practice,while complying with relevant practical and legal constraints. It willalso explore accounting and taxation issues which are directlyrelevant to the business of practicing law, how to develop amarketing strategy for your law firm, how to hire and retainqualified and competent employees, and a number of otherissues which will lead you down the path of success in managingyour law firm. If you have ever thought of being involved in themanagement of a law firm (either your own firm or one with otherpartners), this course is designed to impart the requisite

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/14 6:30pm

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knowledge to you so you are able to do so with confidence.

21476 LAW 630 01 Legal Drafting Ho 2 T 9:00am12:15pm SeeNotes

100

Lawyers solve problems. Legal Drafting helps students solveproblems by working on the skills lawyers use in their practice.The skills covered include: 1) Legal analysis, the ability to applythe law to the facts of a problem; 2) Fact gathering in preparing acase; 3) Fact analysis; 4) Lawyering tactics, both in the handlingof a case and in the drafting of a document; 5) Ethicalconsideration in decision making; and, of course, 6) writing well.In developing their skills, students will draft or rework documentssuch as memoranda of law, points and authorities, briefs,investigation plans, discovery plans, depositions, closingarguments, affidavits and statutes.

Notes: Five sessions meet for 3 hrs, 15 mins; others meet for 2hrs. Special reg priority. Attendance rule for "closed" limitedenrollment classes: professor may drop any enrolled or wait listedstudent with an unexcused absence during the first three weeksof the semester.

Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21477 LAW 630 02 Legal Drafting Hutchinson,Subias

2 T 9:00am12:15pm Seenotes.

MtCt

Lawyers solve problems. Legal Drafting helps students solveproblems by working on the skills lawyers use in their practice.The skills covered include: 1) Legal analysis, the ability to applythe law to the facts of a problem; 2) Fact gathering in preparing acase; 3) Fact analysis; 4) Lawyering tactics, both in the handlingof a case and in the drafting of a document; 5) Ethicalconsideration in decision making; and, of course, 6) writing well.In developing their skills, students will draft or rework documentssuch as memoranda of law, points and authorities, briefs,investigation plans, discovery plans, depositions, closingarguments, affidavits and statutes.

Notes: Five sessions meet for 3 hrs, 15 mins; others meet for 2hrs. Special reg priority. Attendance rule for "closed" limitedenrollment classes: professor may drop any enrolled or wait listedstudent with an unexcused absence during the first three weeksof the semester.

Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21478 LAW 630 03 Legal Drafting Dolly 2 F 9:00am12:15pm

104

Lawyers solve problems. Legal Drafting helps students solveproblems by working on the skills lawyers use in their practice.The skills covered include: 1) Legal analysis, the ability to applythe law to the facts of a problem; 2) Fact gathering in preparing acase; 3) Fact analysis; 4) Lawyering tactics, both in the handlingof a case and in the drafting of a document; 5) Ethicalconsideration in decision making; and, of course, 6) writing well.In developing their skills, students will draft or rework documentssuch as memoranda of law, points and authorities, briefs,investigation plans, discovery plans, depositions, closingarguments, affidavits and statutes.

Notes: Five sessions meet for 3 hrs, 15 mins; others meet for 2hrs. Special reg priority. Attendance rule for "closed" limitedenrollment classes: professor may drop any enrolled or wait listedstudent with an unexcused absence during the first three weeksof the semester.

Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

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21479 LAW 630 04 Legal Drafting Alexander 2 Th 6:309:30pm 102

Lawyers solve problems. Legal Drafting helps students solveproblems by working on the skills lawyers use in their practice.The skills covered include: 1) Legal analysis, the ability to applythe law to the facts of a problem; 2) Fact gathering in preparing acase; 3) Fact analysis; 4) Lawyering tactics, both in the handlingof a case and in the drafting of a document; 5) Ethicalconsideration in decision making; and, of course, 6) writing well.In developing their skills, students will draft or rework documentssuch as memoranda of law, points and authorities, briefs,investigation plans, discovery plans, depositions, closingarguments, affidavits and statutes.

Notes: Five sessions meet for 3 hrs, 15 mins; others meet for 2hrs. Special reg priority. Attendance rule for "closed" limitedenrollment classes: professor may drop any enrolled or wait listedstudent with an unexcused absence during the first three weeksof the semester.

Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21468 LAW 617 01 Legal Ethics Heafey 3 Th 9:30am12:20pm

301

A review of the ethical principles behind the basic California andABA rules through a discussion of actual practice problems.Ethical principles are introduced through these problems as theyactually occur in practice as realworld ethical dilemmas. Thiscourse, usually offered in a seminar format, also emphasizes thepractical and economic realities that can affect a lawyer'sbehavior, the tensions between traditional notions of ethicalbehavior, and society's larger sense of morality, and the conflictbetween the duty to advocate for the client and to act for thepublic good. Students may satisfy the ethics course requirementby completion of either Professional Responsibility or Legal Ethicsand the Practice of Law.

Notes: Floating, required course. Seminarstyle. Special regpriority. Attendance rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrolled or wait listed student with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Legal Ethics: YesEnroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: AFExam Date: Paper

21469 LAW 617 02 Legal Ethics Leland 3 W 1:304:20pm 301

A review of the ethical principles behind the basic California andABA rules through a discussion of actual practice problems.Ethical principles are introduced through these problems as theyactually occur in practice as realworld ethical dilemmas. Thiscourse, usually offered in a seminar format, also emphasizes thepractical and economic realities that can affect a lawyer'sbehavior, the tensions between traditional notions of ethicalbehavior, and society's larger sense of morality, and the conflictbetween the duty to advocate for the client and to act for thepublic good. Students may satisfy the ethics course requirementby completion of either Professional Responsibility or Legal Ethicsand the Practice of Law.

Notes: Floating, required course. Seminarstyle. Special regpriority. Attendance rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrolled or wait listed student with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Legal Ethics: YesEnroll Limit: 20Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: AFExam Date: Paper

21770 LAW 607 01 Legal Research and Writing II Mikulak 3 MTh

3:304:50pm3:004:20pm

102

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging in

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

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difficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

21771 LAW 607 02 Legal Research and Writing II Vu 3 MTh

3:304:50pm3:004:20pm

104

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

21772 LAW 607 03 Legal Research and Writing II Ho 3 MTh

3:304:50pm3:004:20pm

100

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

21773 LAW 607 04 Legal Research and Writing II Hum 3 MTh

3:304:50pm9:00

Zf 017104

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10:20am

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

21776 LAW 607 05 Legal Research and Writing II Mikulak 3 MTh

9:0010:20am9:0010:20am

301Zf 017

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

21777 LAW 607 06 Legal Research and Writing II Vu 3 M, Th 9:0010:20am

Zf 012

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also prepare

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

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a brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on one Saturday(9:00am3:00pm) February 7, 2015.

21778 LAW 607 07 Legal Research and Writing II Kim 3 M, Th 9:0010:20am

MZf 017ThKN103

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

21781 LAW 607 08 Legal Research and Writing II Alexander 3 W 6:309:30pm 103

A program designed to teach firstyear law students to think andwrite as lawyers, focusing on legal analysis and problem solving,as well as on writing and research skills. In the first semester,students are required to draft at least ten assignments, ranging indifficulty from a simple case brief to a relatively complex objectivememorandum of law. Students learn the following skills:understanding the legal writing and legal analysis process;applying the law to the facts of a particular situation; researchingprimary and secondary sources; organizing and outliningresearch materials; comparing objective writing to persuasivewriting; and thinking as a lawyer. In the second semester,emphasis is on research (using both traditional research sourcesand computer assisted legal research), on writing longer andmore sophisticated documents, and on writing persuasively.Students research and write demand letters and complexmemoranda of points and authorities. Students are also preparea brief and participation in oral advocacy exercises.

Notes: LRWA II sections will also meet on Saturday February 7,2015 from 9:00am3:00pm.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: TBD

21646 LAW 871 01 Mediation Duryee, White 3 M 2:305:20pm Mt Ct

An introduction to the theory and practice of mediation, thedevelopment of mediation skills, applications to differentsubstantive areas, and emerging legal issues. Although the classwill focus on the mediation process, communication skills,negotiations, and the spectrum of dispute resolution options willbe introduced.

Notes: Attendance rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrolled or wait listed student with anunexcused absence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: BUS LE Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21675 LAW 966 01 Mediation Clinic Talbot, et al. 3 M 1:303:20pm Zf 012

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Students in the Mediation Clinic have the opportunity to applydispute resolution skills by serving as mediators in cases broughtto the San Francisco Small Claims Court. These mediationsinvolve most areas of the law with the exception of criminal andfamily law matters. After intensive training, clinic students conductmediations and draft settlement agreements for parties who areable to resolve their disputes.

Notes: Participants selected the prior semester. Extra mediationopportunities (59) will take place immediately after class on Mon,3:305:20. Participants are selected in the previous semester.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: PIL NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21680 LAW 977 01 Moot Court Board Flynn 2

The Board is comprised of third year students who havedemonstrated skill and enthusiasm for appellate advocacythrough either their position as a case counsel or team member. Board positions require a summer commitment and SanFrancisco residency. Members of the Board receive 2 (nonclassroom) units in the Fall Semester and 2 (nonclassroom)units in the Spring Semester. The Moot Court Board shall beresponsible, in coordination with the Faculty Directors, with themanagement, organization, and development of the Moot CourtProgram. Each member of the Board will be responsible forcontributing to the program for the entire academic year,including this summer.

Notes: Moot court board directors. Mandatory sessions will meeton Fridays, 1:002:00pm, Room 100, on dates tba.

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21681 LAW 978 01 Moot Court Case Counsel Ho 1

Any student who has completed the First Year Moot CourtProgram may apply to be a Case Counsel. Selection iscompetitive and is based largely upon the excellence of theapplicant’s writing skills and oral argument, recommendations ofthe applicant’s LRWA Professor and Case Counsel, grades, andan interview. Other factors which weigh heavily in the selectionprocess include: willingness and ability to make the necessarytime commitment; teaching experience; research and writingskills; the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and theability to work well with other people. Each Case Counsel alsoreceives one unit of credit per semester.

Notes: Assist LRWA professors in developing legal problems forfirst year oral advocacy requirement. Mandatory sessions willmeet on days/times tba.

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21647 LAW 884 01 Partnership Taxation Rosenberg 3 M,W 9:0010:20am

ZL 002

This course is an indepth study of federal taxation ofpartnerships and partners. Coverage includes: classification ofpartnerships for tax purposes, transfers of property and servicesto partnerships, the treatment of partnership indebtedness,taxation of partnerpartnership transactions, sales of apartnership interests, partnership distributions, liquidation of apartner's interest, liquidation of a partnership, and death of apartner.

Pre/CoRequisites: PreRequisite:Federal Income TaxationCertificate: BUS TAX Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: 5/4 1:30pm

21649 LAW 888 01 Patent Prosecution Roche 2 Th 3:305:20pm 301

This course provides introductory, handson training in the basictechniques of patent prosecution. It is designed to help studentslearn the process of drafting a patent application and respondingto office actions from the various patent offices, with a focus onthe US patent office. Students will also learn about the day today management of a patent portfolio, such as maintenance of

Certificate: IPTL Grade Method: AFExam Date: None

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patent prosecution files and the docket. A technical backgroundin the Sciences is preferred, but not necessary.

21729 LAW 641 01 Practical Litigation Skills (formerly:Advanced Civil Litigation Strategy& Practice)

Dalton, Nadler 2 M 6:308:30pm Mt Ct

This course will address the skills necessary to litigate a civil caseeffectively from inception to conclusion. It is intended tosupplement clinical trial practice and discovery courses by givinga comprehensive overview of pretrial procedure in state andfederal courts. At the conclusion of this class, students willpossess sufficient litigation skills to substitute for typical first yearlaw practice training traditionally provided by larger firmemployers.

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Professional Skills: YesEnroll Limit: 24Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: OptExam Date: No

22600 LAW 893 01 PracticeReady Leadership for theNonprofit Sector

Irish/Wilson 1 M,T,W SeeNotes

9:00am5:00pm SeeNotes

A threeday class, taught by OneJustice staff with expertise infundraising, finance, strategic planning, and outcomemeasurements, will take placeduring spring break. It will providelaw students with an overview of critical topics essential to athorough understanding of nonprofit organizations, along with thepractical skills that students will need as they embark on publicinterest legal careers. It is designed as a survey course that willengage 2L and 3L students in the basic concepts of practicereadiness in the nonprofit management setting, and will equipstudents with skills that will make them more competitivefellowship and staff attorney applicants upon graduation.

Notes: Three day course meets March 911, 2015 ( M,T,W ofSpring Break).

Certificate: PIL Enroll Limit: 24Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21470 LAW 617 03 Professional Responsibility Langford 3 W 6:309:30pm MtCt

A course examining the Rules of Professional Conduct, the rolesand functions of lawyers in society, responsibilities involved inrepresenting clients, and the organization and function of the bar.This course uses concrete problems drawn from real life practicecontexts to illustrate in a practical way the complex moraldimensions of a lawyer’s professional life. Students may satisfythe ethics course requirement by completion of eitherProfessional Responsibility or Legal Ethics and the Practice ofLaw.

Notes: Floating, required course. Graduation requirement maybe satisfied by either Legal Ethics or Professional Responsibility.

Legal Ethics: YesGrade Method: AFExam Date: 5/9 1:30pm

21768 LAW 608 01 Property Green, T 4 TF

9:0010:50am10:0011:50am

101101

The core Property course introduces the fundamental conceptsand principles underlying the legal system's allocation of propertyrights; defines the features of differing types of property interests(through the law of estates, future interests, and concurrentinterests).; introduces selected issues in landlordtenant law;introduces the law governing private agreements people makeabout the use of each other's property (through the law ofeasements, covenants, and equitable servitudes) and addressesselected issues in public land use regulation.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/12, 1:30pm

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21774 LAW 608 02 Property Iglesias 4 TF

3:004:50pm1:002:50pm

101

The core Property course introduces the fundamental conceptsand principles underlying the legal system's allocation of propertyrights; defines the features of differing types of property interests(through the law of estates, future interests, and concurrentinterests).; introduces selected issues in landlordtenant law;introduces the law governing private agreements people makeabout the use of each other's property (through the law ofeasements, covenants, and equitable servitudes) and addressesselected issues in public land use regulation.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/12, 1:30pm

21474 LAW 628 01 Remedies Boso 3 T 6:309:30pm 101

A study of the types of relief granted by courts in civil casesfocusing on three major topics: 1) damages, including a review ofgeneral principles of tort and contract damages; 2) equitableremedies, including obtaining and enforcing preliminary andpermanent injunctions in both private and public controversies;and 3) restitutionary relief to prevent unjust enrichment, includingconstructive trusts and equitable liens.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/7 6:30pm

21650 LAW 916 01 Secured Transactions Price 3 W 6:309:30pm 104

A survey of the law related to the use of personal property assecurity in both commercial and consumer credit transactions.The focus is on Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, withan exploration of the purpose and scope of Article 9 and thedifference between secured and unsecured credit. Transactionswhere lending is based on tangible or intangible personalproperty are considered, including equipment, inventory,receivables, intellectual property, and consumer assets. Thecourse examines creation, perfection and enforcement of securityinterests; priority disputes among competing secured creditors orbetween secured creditors and other claimants; and debtor'srights and creditor's remedies in the event of default.

Certificate: BUSGrade Method: OptExam Date: 5/9 9:00am

21651 LAW 921 01 Sexuality Law Nice 3 M,W 2:003:20pm 104

This course is designed to explore how the law pervasivelyregulates human sexuality. The primary legal focus is oninterpretation of the constitutional protections of liberty andequality. Topics may include the Supreme Court's mixed legacyabout sterilization, the shift toward protection of contraceptionand marriage, the ongoing abortion controversy, the public policyreemergence of abstinence, the recent reversal on sodomy, theraging debate over samesex marriage and parenting, and theconflicting implications raised by how the various FirstAmendment freedoms apply within the context of Sexuality.

Pre/CoRequisites: PreRequisite:Constitutional LawCertificate: PIL Grade Method: AFExam Date: TakeHome

21652 LAW 922 01 Sports Law Maloney 3 T 6:309:30pm Mt Ct

This class is a general survey of legal issues that arise in thesports context, including issues involving labor, antitrust, contract,constitutional, criminal and tort law. There is an emphasis onissues relating to professional sports and the professional athlete,amateur sports and the amateur athlete, and international lawand the athletes competing therein.

Certificate: IPTL Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/6 6:30pm

22629 LAW 968 01 Street Law Nazario 3 W 3:305:20pm 104

The Street Law Project operates in conjunction withapproximately 25 Bay Area high schools and several middleschools and their respective school districts. Law students,working under faculty supervision, serve as student instructors

NonClassroom: YesGrade Method: Cr/NC

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and teach a course entitled "Street Law" which annually reaches2,000 predominately innercity school students. The programseeks to promote legal literacy among young people to ensurethat they possess that minimum amount of practical, legalknowledge needed to understand the system as a whole and howit can work in their behalf. Law student instructors deliver units inHousing, Consumer, Family, Criminal, and Constitutional Law attheir assigned school sites. They also participate in weeklyseminars and research and develop additional material onCalifornia law to be used in their classes.

Notes: Please contact Professor Nazario at [email protected].

22546 LAW 500 02 Tax LLM: California Tax AppealsAssistance Program: Income Tax

Shaltes 23 W 12:302:30pm SeeNotes

SFD 454

The Tax Appeals Assistance Program provides students with theopportunity to assist lowincome individuals in certain tax disputesbefore the California Board of Equalization ("BOE"). Under thesupervision of an attorney from the BOE, students assisttaxpayers with state income tax disputes against the CaliforniaFranchise Tax Board (FTB). Students participate in legal practicalskills training by gathering evidence, drafting legal briefs, andrepresenting clients in negotiations with the FTB. Students oftenhave the opportunity to represent clients at appeals conferencesand oral hearings before the BOE.

Notes: Meets every other week on the following dates:1/14,1/21,2/4,2/18,3/4,3/18,4/1,4/15,4/29, and 5/13. Priorapproval req'd contact Natascha Fastabend [email protected] LLM Taxation Course (open to JDstudents). Course meets at the downtown campus (101 HowardSt.)

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal Income TaxProfessional Skills: YesCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 15Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21760 LAW 510 01 Tax LLM: Estate and Gift Taxation Ellis 3 Th 6:008:50pm SFD 450

A problemoriented survey of the federal transfer taxes affectingthe gratuitous transfer of wealth during lifetime and followingdeath. The focus is on the federal gift, estate and generationskipping transfer taxes, with selective coverage of relevantincome tax provisions. Primary emphasis is given to statutoryinterpretation and tax concepts. Examples of how these taxesapply in daytoday estate planning and family wealth transfercases are regularly discussed.

Notes: Open to qualifying JD students. Course meets at thedowntown campus (101 Howard St.)

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxationCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/5/15 6:00pm

21759 LAW 743 02 Tax LLM: Estate Planning Klomparens 2 W 6:007:50pmSee Notes

SFD 450

This course will examine various aspects ofnumerous estate planning strategies with a focus on related taxissues whenplanning or administering a single or marriedindividual's estate. Issues addressed will include but not belimited to: the marital deduction and unified credit, lifetime gifts,testamentary and lifetime trusts, valuation issues,charitable planning, life insurance, use of entities, generationskipping and using nonCalifornia jurisdictions. Practicalconsiderations, fundamental estate planningconcepts andadvance techniques will be discussed. Focus will also include thenew law and the paradigm shift between transfer taxes andincome taxes, with California taxation in mind.

Notes: Open to qualifying JD students. Course meets at thedowntown campus (101 Howard St.)

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxationProfessional Skills: YesCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/6/15 6:00pm

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21766 LAW 501 01 Tax LLM: Federal Tax Accountingand Timing Issues

Lathrope 2 M,W 3:004:50pmSee Notes

AndersenBldg

An examination of the concepts and principles underlying theannual accounting system of the federal income tax, including:the cash receipts and disbursements method of accounting, theaccrual method of accounting, inventory accounting, carryovers,the claim of right doctrine, the tax benefit rule, deferredcompensation, capitalization and cost recovery, deferredpayment sales, loss limitations, original issue discount, and othertime value of money issues. This course will emphasize rigorousanalysis of the Internal Revenue Code and TreasuryRegulations. It will be assumed that students are generallyfamiliar with the issues covered in a basic Federal IncomeTaxation course.

Notes: Class ends 03/02/2015 LLM Taxation Course (open to JDstudents) Class meets at 100 First Street, S.F.

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxationCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: AFExam Date: 03/16 6:00pm

21762 LAW 512 01 Tax LLM: Federal Tax Procedureand Professional Responsibility

Yee 2 T 6:008:50pmSee Notes

SFD 450

An examination of the fundamental principles of civil federal taxprocedure and litigation, including: administrative determinationsof tax liability, statutes of limitations, civil penalties, the rulingprocess, tax collection issues, and professional responsibility intax practice. The course will cover administrative proceduresbefore the Internal Revenue Service, tax litigation proceduresunique to the Tax Courts, and tax refund litigation in the U.S.District Courts and U.S. Claims Court.

Notes: Open to qualifying JD students. Last class meeting onMarch 24, plus exam.

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxationCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: AFExam Date: 03/31/15 6:00pm

21761 LAW 511 01 Tax LLM: Federal Taxation ofProperty Dispositions

Stanaland 2 W 6:007:50pm SFD 454

An examination of the concepts and principles governing thefederal income taxation of property dispositions, including:amount realized and basis, the treatment of liabilities,characterization of gains and losses, loss limitations, andnonrecognition transactions. This course will emphasize rigorousanalysis of the Internal Revenue Code and TreasuryRegulations. It will be assumed that students are generallyfamiliar with the issues covered in a basic Federal IncomeTaxation course. Tax planning techniques and tax policy issueswill be emphasized.

Notes: Open to qualifying JD students. Course meets at thedowntown campus (101 Howard St.)

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxationCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/6/15 6:00pm

21763 LAW 509 01 Tax LLM: Foreign Taxation II Stodel 2 Th 6:007:50pmSee Notes

SFD 454SeeNotes

This is the introductory international tax class. Coverage includesthe jurisdiction of the United States to tax internationaltransactions, the rules for sourcing income and deductions, U.S.taxation of nonresident aliens and foreign corporations, theforeign tax credit, and the exclusion for certain taxpayers livingand working abroad.

Notes: LLM Taxation Course (Open to JD Students). Class endson 3/19. Course meets at the downtown campus (101 HowardSt.) Class on 3/19 will be held in SFD 448.

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxation, Foreign Taxation ICertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: AFExam Date: 3/26 6:00pm

21764 LAW 884 02 Tax LLM: Partnership Taxation Lowy 3 M 6:008:50pmSee Notes

SFD 450

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This course is an indepth study of federal taxation ofpartnerships and partners. Coverage includes: classification ofpartnerships for tax purposes, transfers of property and servicesto partnerships, the treatment of partnership indebtedness,taxation of partnerpartnership transactions, sales of apartnership interests, partnership distributions, liquidation of apartner's interest, liquidation of a partnership, and death of apartner.

Notes: Open to qualifying JD students. Course meets at thedowntown campus (101 Howard St.)

Pre/CoRequisites: Federal IncomeTaxationCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 35Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/4/14 6:00pm

21765 LAW 517 01 Tax LLM: Tax Policy Daher 2 M 6:007:50pm SFD 454

This course will offer an introduction to the principal policyconsiderations raised when creating a system of taxation. Thiscourse will examine legal, economic, financial, and politicalconsiderations which all play an integral role in any tax system,and it will consider how well our current tax laws addresses thesevarious issues. We will also explore the possibility of alternativemethods of taxation. It is incredibly important for taxprofessionals to understand tax policy as it helps to explain theunderpinnings of our system of taxation and the complexities ofthe Internal Revenue Code. By attaining this understanding, theycan appropriately advise clients about the potential for change inour tax laws.

Notes: Course meets at the downtown campus (101 Howard St.)

Pre/CoRequisites: Prerequisite:Federal Income TaxationCertificate: TAX Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: AFExam Date: None

21769 LAW 610 01 Torts Travis 4 M,W 10:0011:50am

101

A study of the law of civil injuries, including the concepts of faultbased liability and strict liability. The course explores alternativebases of liability for the interference with personal and propertyinterests as well as defenses and damages.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/5, 1:30pm

21775 LAW 610 02 Torts Magee 4 M,W 1:303:20pm 101

A study of the law of civil injuries, including the concepts of faultbased liability and strict liability. The course explores alternativebases of liability for the interference with personal and propertyinterests as well as defenses and damages.

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/5, 1:30pm

21780 LAW 610 03 Torts Ontiveros 4 T, Th SeeNotes

6:309:30pm 104

A study of the law of civil injuries, including the concepts of faultbased liability and strict liability. The course explores alternativebases of liability for the interference with personal and propertyinterests as well as defenses and damages.

Notes: Torts meets every Tue and on the following Thu: 1/22,2/5, 2/19, 3/5 & 3/26

Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/5, 6:30pm

21654 LAW 934 01 Trademark Law Franklyn 3 T,Th 1:302:50pm 102

This course will examine, in detail, the major areas of trademarklaw, including, the trademark registration process at the UnitedStates Patent and Trademark Office; the basic rules regardingeligibility for trademark protection under traditional trademarkinfringement doctrines and under dilution law. The course willalso examine a number of defenses to trademark rights, includingfair use, generic use, non commercial use, and First AmendmentProtections in this context. The course will also cover variousaspects of domain name law, including the AntiCyber SquattingProtection Act and the dispute resolution processes promulgatedby the ICANN. Finally, the course will examine selected areas of

Certificate: IPTL Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/13 1:30pm

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international trademark law, including the specific rules whichgovern geographical indicators which exist in many foreigncountries.

Notes: Special registration priority.

21655 LAW 939 01 Transactional Skills Hum 3 T, Th 3:304:50pm Zf 012

This course introduces students to the basic work of atransactional lawyer. Students will learn how to draft contracts,as well as how to interact with the principles on a deal. Througha series of simulations, students will interview clients, draft termsheets, translate the terms of the business deal into contractconcepts, counsel clients regarding risk management, analyzeethical issues affecting the transaction, redline contracts to reflectchanges, and negotiate with opposing counsel about deal termsand contract language. The goal of this course is to offerstudents a basic primer on the actual practice of transactionallaw. Satisfies the professional skills and ethics requirements.

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Professional Skills: YesLegal Ethics: YesCertificate: BUSEnroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21657 LAW 936 01 Transactional Trademark Practice Abrahamson 2 Th 10:30am12:20pm

240

In depth focus on trademark selection and clearance,registration, and counseling. Issues to be discussed and studiedinclude trademark licensing, counterfeit and parallel goodsissues, and administrative litigation with the Trademark Trial andAppeal Board. Students will work in teams, analyze and provideoral presentations and written reports on corporate trademarkissues throughout the semester. Emphasis will be on developingcreative and strategic solutions to trademark matters. A finalpaper is due at end of semester. Satisfies the Professional SkillsRequirement

Notes: Attendance Rule for "closed" limited enrollment classes:professor may drop any enrollee or waitlistee with an unexcusedabsence during the first three weeks of the semester.

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: IPTL Enroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: TakeHome

21733 LAW 940 01 Trial Advocacy and the EthicalProsecutor

Coleman 3 W 9:0011:50am

MtCt

A career prosecutor and ethics educator will guide students intothe promised land of ethical trial advocacy in criminal cases. Students will learn to read police reports critically and conduct thekey aspects of trial practice from jury selection to closingargument in real criminal cases. The sessions will provide a mixof instructor lecture/demonstration and student exercises. Classparticipation is required. Especially appropriate for anyoneinterested in criminal trial practice (prosecution or defense) ortrial practice more generally.Satisfies Legal Ethicsrequirement. Satisfies the Professional Skills requirement.

Notes: Assignments throughout semester. Attendance Rule for"closed" limited enrollment classes: professor may drop anyenrollee or waitlistee with an unexcused absence during the firstthree weeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: PreRequisite:Evidence, Recommended: CriminalProcedureProfessional Skills: YesLegal Ethics: YesEnroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: None

21731 LAW 938 01 Trial Practice: Civil Litigation Shapiro 3 F 10:00am12:50pm

MtCt

A course designed to provide experience in the litigation process.Concentration is on the strategy, tactics, and techniquesemployed by the skillful advocate. The legal rules involved in atrial are critically examined and their practical application

Professional Skills: YesCertificate: BUSEnroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NC

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demonstrated through student participation.

Notes: Special Registration priority. Attendance Rule for "closed"limited enrollment classes: professor may drop any enrollee orwaitlistee with an unexcused absence during the first threeweeks of the semester.

Exam Date: No

21732 LAW 938 02 Trial Practice: Criminal Law Jackson 3 Th 6:309:30pm MtCt

A course designed to provide experience in the litigation process.Concentration is on the strategy, tactics, and techniquesemployed by the skillful advocate. The legal rules involved in atrial are critically examined and their practical applicationdemonstrated through student participation.

Notes: Special Registration priority. Attendance Rule for "closed"limited enrollment classes: professor may drop any enrollee orwaitlistee with an unexcused absence during the first threeweeks of the semester.

Pre/CoRequisites: PreRequisite orCoRequisite: EvidenceProfessional Skills: YesEnroll Limit: 20Grade Method: Cr/NCExam Date: No

21659 LAW 945 01 Water and Natural Resources Law RoosCollins 3 W 6:309:30pm Zf 012

This course will explore the laws controlling the allocation of threetypes of natural resources: water, forests, and minerals(including oil and natural gas). This topic is vitally important dueto increasing shortages in these essential resources. You willgain a practical understanding of administrative and judicialapproaches for allocation and management. You will learnstrategies to apply these laws effectively to address protection ofenvironmental quality, climate change, and populationgrowth. Recommended: Administrative Law

Pre/CoRequisites: Recommended:Administrative LawCertificate: PIL Writing Requirement: 13Grade Method: AFExam Date: 5/9 1:30pm

21475 LAW 629 01 Wills and Trusts Klein 3 M,W 10:3011:50am

100

A study of the law of wills, intestate succession, and trusts.Coverage includes restrictions on testation, execution, andrevocation of wills as well as creation, modification, andtermination of trusts. There is also attention to the problems ofwill construction, probate and contest of wills, and fiduciaryadministration of trusts and decedents' estates.

Pre/CoRequisites: PropertyGrade Method: AFExam Date: 5/11 1:30pm

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