Course Schedule
Classes Found
Equity and Diversity in Higher Education
- TUE 1:00 – 4:00 pm SZB 364
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 379M
- Cross-listed with:
- Other school
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will not use floating mean GPA
Description
In this course, we focus on foundational and current issues related to research-based knowledge on equity and diversity in higher education. This course is organized into three major areas and levels of analysis: (1) an understanding of inequality and the framing of equity in research and practice; (2) the diversity frame in research and practice; and (3) research-based strategies for transformation. We will explore the concept of equity from different theoretical perspectives and an understanding of inequality from a structural, organizational, and individual level. In the second part, we will explore what the diversity frame is in research and practice, what its limitations are, and its relation to legal developments and affirmative action. The third part will focus on action, with specific research-based strategies for transformational change toward greater equity and meaningful diversity in higher education. We will consider various types of equity and diversity, but will give special attention to the complexity of race because the educational system in the U.S., including institutions of higher education, have played and continue to play a central role in creating racial segregation and inequities in U. S. society. Students who successfully complete this class will be equipped to engage in their work (research, practice, etc.) with professional competence around issues of diversity and equity.
Learning Objectives
- (1) Understand and critically analyze frameworks for considering equity and diversity in higher education;
- (2) Identify your own assumptions about equity and diversity in higher education;
- (3) Assess proposed and emerging research-based solutions for transformational change in higher education;
- (4) Build skills in active listening, developing persuasive arguments, and critical thinking;
- (5) Build skills in developing and designing an original and compelling research study;
- (6) Critically analyze social science research related to the topics of the class.
As a doctoral seminar, we will read intensively, engage in candid and structured discussions, and both critique and design research studies of our own. I expect a high level of reflection and analysis.
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Evidence
- TUE, WED 3:55 – 5:45 pm TNH 2.140
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, THU 1:05 – 2:12 pm TNH 2.137
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
A course on the Federal Rules of Evidence, with an emphasis on the application of the rules in court.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, WED 10:30 – 11:37 am TNH 3.142
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
4 hour course covering both the Federal and Texas rules of Evidence with emphasis on application of the rules in litigation. Topics include include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and privileges.
Evidence
- MON, TUE 3:55 – 5:45 pm TNH 2.140
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, WED 9:10 – 10:17 am TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
4 hour course covering both the Federal and Texas rules of Evidence with emphasis on application of the rules in litigation. Topics include include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and privileges.
Evidence
- TUE, WED 3:45 – 5:35 pm TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice.
Evidence
- MON 10:30 – 11:37 am TNH 2.138
- TUE, THU 9:10 – 10:17 am TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
A course on the Federal Rules of Evidence, with an emphasis on the application of the rules in court.
Evidence
- THU, FRI 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice.
Evidence
- TUE, WED, THU 2:15 – 3:22 pm TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
A course on the Federal Rules of Evidence, with an emphasis on the application of the rules in court.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, WED 10:30 – 11:37 am TNH 2.137
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
4 hour course covering both the Federal and Texas rules of Evidence with emphasis on application of the rules in litigation. Topics include include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and privileges.
Evidence
- TUE, WED 3:45 – 5:35 pm TNH 2.114
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, WED, THU 10:35 – 11:29 am ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will not use floating mean GPA
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
4 hour course covering both the Federal and Texas rules of Evidence with emphasis on application of the rules in litigation. Topics include include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and privileges.
Evidence
- THU, FRI 10:35 am – 12:25 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice. Grades will be based upon an open-book final examination.
Evidence
- TUE, WED, THU 2:40 – 3:47 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
A course on the Federal Rules of Evidence, with an emphasis on the application of the rules in court.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI 10:25 – 11:42 am
Course Information
- Course ID:
- F383
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will not use floating mean GPA
Description
Taught as a web-based course. Meets June 4 - July 8.
3 hour course covering both the Federal and Texas rules of Evidence with emphasis on application of the rules in litigation.
Evidence
- TUE, WED, THU 2:15 – 3:05 pm TNH 2.138
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 383
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
A course on the Federal Rules of Evidence, with an emphasis on the application of the rules in court.
Evidence
- MON, TUE, WED 10:30 – 11:37 am TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
4 hour course covering both the Federal and Texas rules of Evidence with emphasis on application of the rules in litigation.
Evidence
- THU, FRI 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 2.139
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice. Grades will be based upon a three-hour closed-book examination.
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Evidence for Litigators
- MON, WED 10:30 – 11:20 am TNH 3.125
- THU 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 3.125
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course combines all the traditional knowledge and theory of a traditional evidence class but adds the layer of applying the rules in practice. Students practice arguing evidentiary motions, have weekly application exercises and explore issues of memory, false confessions, digital evidence and the future of evidence and technology. This course is for students who intend to practice civil or criminal litigation and want a deeper understanding of how judges interpret the rules and how lawyers use the rules to their advantage.
Students who have taken Evidence may not take Evidence for Litigators.
Evidence for Litigators
- MON, WED 10:35 – 11:29 am TNH 3.140
- THU 10:35 am – 12:33 pm TNH 3.140
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will be taught in person but with the option of remote participation via Zoom. Please note that this course might become online-only in the event that actual in-person attendance during the semester consistently falls below a threshold to be determined in the exercise of reasonable discretion by the instructor and the Student Affairs Office.
This course combines all the traditional knowledge and theory of a traditional evidence class but adds the layer of applying the rules in practice. Students practice arguing evidentiary motions, have weekly application exercises and explore issues of memory, false confessions, digital evidence and the future of evidence and technology. This course is for students who intend to practice civil or criminal litigation and want a deeper understanding of how judges interpret the rules and how lawyers use the rules to their advantage.
Students who have taken Evidence may not take Evidence for Litigators.
Evidence for Litigators
- T. McCormack
- R. Hargett
- C. Harbour
- L. Sharp
- G. Murphy
- D. Halpern
- MON, WED 10:30 – 11:20 am TNH 3.140
- THU 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 3.140
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 483
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
This course combines all the traditional knowledge and theory of a traditional evidence class but adds the layer of applying the rules in practice. Students practice arguing evidentiary motions, have weekly application exercises and explore issues of memory, false confessions, digital evidence and the future of evidence and technology. This course is for students who intend to practice civil or criminal litigation and want a deeper understanding of how judges interpret the rules and how lawyers use the rules to their advantage.
Students who have taken Evidence may not take Evidence for Litigators.
Exploring In-House Practice
- FRI, SAT 9:30 am – 5:00 pm TNH 2.140
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 196V
- Short course:
- 2/2/24 — 2/3/24
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
The course will contribute to successful and effective practice as an in-house counsel and explore similarities and differences between in-house and outside legal practice. Topics covered may include: evaluating in-house opportunities; transitioning to an in-house role; the relationship between in-house counsel and their internal clients; staffing and interacting with the board of directors, in-house counsel's role in adding value to his/her organization; advising and counseling clients; selecting and managing outside counsel; and an ethical challenge pertinent to in-house counsel.
This course will be highly interactive with frequent breakout groups. There will be very little duplicative material with Special Topics in In-House Practice, also offered this semester.