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Fall 2017 Courses

Unique #	Class Title	Instructor	Meeting	Credits
28920	3-Envir Law & Natrl Resources	Taylor, M.	TUE, WED, THU 9:10 - 10:00 am JON 5.206/7	3
Description This three credit survey course focuses on the legal issues that pervade the conservation and regulation of public lands, wildlife, fisheries, and wetlands. These issues include, among others, competing claims of the "public interest" versus private property rights; the roles of administrative agenc... Evaluation Method Final - 12/19/17 Midterm - 9/28/17 Additional Information Course ID: 341L Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed Will use floating mean GPA if applicable Full course display
29040	Administrative Law	Golden, J.	MON, TUE, WED 9:10 - 10:00 am TNH 2.123	3
Description This course provides an introduction to legal doctrines and policy questions relating to the structure and operation of the administrative state. The focus is on the law of the federal administrative state, with significant attention being devoted to issues of separation and balance of powers, judi... Evaluation Method Take-home - 12/19/17 Additional Information Course ID: 361 Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed Will use floating mean GPA if applicable Full course display
29045	Administrative Law, Texas	Bennett, C.	TUE, THU 4:30 - 5:45 pm TNH 2.140	3
Description A study of how government regulates citizens and business in Texas, including an analysis of the powers and procedures common to state agencies in Texas. Special focus is given to the power of agencies to regulate by the adoption of rules and the holding of due process hearings (including contested ... Evaluation Method Midterm Paper Additional Information Course ID: 361E Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed Will use floating mean GPA if applicable Full course display
29195	Admiralty Law	Robertson, D.	TUE, WED 2:15 - 3:30 pm TNH 3.129	3
Description Anything that happens on or near any body of navigable water is liable to call forth the admiralty jurisdiction of the federal courts and the application of the national maritime law. The practice of admiralty and maritime law is somewhat specialized--admiralty lawyers still like to call themselves ... Evaluation Method Final - 12/15/17 Additional Information Course ID: 377 Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed Will use floating mean GPA if applicable Full course display
28680	Adv Lgl Wr: Litigation	Jasper, J.	FRI 10:30 am - 12:20 pm TNH 3.115	2
Description Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others. Evaluation Method Paper Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
28685	Adv Lgl Wr: Litigation	Richter, Z.	WED 5:45 - 7:35 pm JON 5.206/7	2
Description This course will introduce types of documents used in civil litigation and provide students with advanced legal-writing practice and critique. Students will draft and revise several litigation documents written by others, and will lead class discussions focused on preparing them for the legal profession. Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Full course display
28690	Adv Lgl Wr: Prosecution	Theofanis, R.	WED 3:45 - 5:35 pm JON 5.206/7	2
Description This two-hour pass/fail course enables law students to advance their legal writing and persuasive skills in the context of criminal law. Students will draft and revise documents commonly used by the State in criminal prosecution including at trial, on direct appeal, and post-conviction. The class me... Evaluation Method Paper Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
28695	Adv Lgl Wr: Tq	Bridges, K.	WED 3:45 - 5:35 pm TNH 2.124	2
Description This course focuses on analytical legal writing. Students will practice the skills of evaluating and critiquing written legal analysis and will receive intensive instructor feedback on their critiquing. Two credits, pass-fail. Enrollment is restricted to Teaching Quizmasters. Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Professor keeps his/her own waitlist Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Full course display
28700	Adv Lgl Wr: Trnsactnl Drafting	Nirken, H.	THU 5:45 - 7:35 pm TNH 3.126	2
Description The course focuses on the structure and style of contracts and agreements with a focus on modern drafting conventions. Students will practice revising and drafting various kinds of transactional documents. Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Full course display
28710	Adv Lgl Wr: Trnsactnl Drafting	Borden, D.	THU 4:15 - 6:05 pm TNH 3.127	2
Description The course offers practical experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, corporate documents, and licenses, using a software startup company as a source of examples. We will begin from the initial engagement letter and work through the life cycle of the company through sale of the company. ... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
28715	Adv Lgl Wr: Writing for Business Clients	Kimbol, P.	MON 3:45 - 5:35 pm TNH 3.127	2
Description Course Description Writing for Practice aka Yes, you can practice law in simple American English Among the major problems encountered by young lawyers as they enter practice is the transition from writing like a student to writing like a lawyer. This course is designed to make that transition easier... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
28720	Adv Lgl Wr: Writing for Business Clients	Kimbol, P.	TUE 3:45 - 5:35 pm TNH 3.127	2
Description Course Description Writing for Practice aka Yes, you can practice law in simple American English Among the major problems encountered by young lawyers as they enter practice is the transition from writing like a student to writing like a lawyer. This course is designed to make that transition easier... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 232D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
28670	Advanced Legal Writing Workshop	Schiess, W.	FRI 9:10 am - 4:30 pm TNH 2.139 SAT 9:10 am - 4:10 pm TNH 2.139	1
Description This intensive course covers two broad legal-writing topics. Day one covers mechanics: the most common grammar, punctuation, word-usage, and stylistic mistakes law students and lawyers make and how to understand them, avoid them, and fix them. Key goals are to strengthen your writing credibility and... Evaluation Method Paper Additional Information Course ID: 132D Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Professor keeps his/her own waitlist Short course from 11/10/17 through 11/11/17 Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
29360	Advanced Problem Solving Techniques	McCormack, T. Aebersold, E.	MON, WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.306	1
Description Successful lawyers of all types are able to craft solutions to clients’ seemingly intractable problems. Sophisticated clients have already explored solutions with their in-house legal staff before bringing their case or problem to you. Finding solutions requires following a proven process which ca... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 179P Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Short course from 8/30/17 through 9/18/17 Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Full course display
29140	Advocacy Survey	McCormack, T. Gonzalez, D. Lein, D.	MON 11:50 am - 1:05 pm TNH 3.140 WED 11:50 am - 1:05 pm TNH 3.142	3
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method Final - 12/18/17 Additional Information Course ID: 376M Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed Will not use floating mean GPA Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey: Skills (29175) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29180) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29185) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29160) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29145) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29150) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29165) Advocacy Survey: Skills (29155) Full course display
29145	Advocacy Survey: Skills	McCormack, T. Casas, A.	WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.312	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29150	Advocacy Survey: Skills	McCormack, T. Shepperd, E.	MON 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.310	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29155	Advocacy Survey: Skills	McCormack, T. Kelly, C.	MON 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.334	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29160	Advocacy Survey: Skills	McCormack, T. Bledsoe, M.	WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.336	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29165	Advocacy Survey: Skills	McCormack, T. Thomas, S.	WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.306	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29170	Advocacy Survey: Skills	Gonzalez, D. McCormack, T.	MON 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.306	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29175	Advocacy Survey: Skills	Munson, S. McCormack, T.	WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.334	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29180	Advocacy Survey: Skills	McCormack, T. Nishimura, C.	MON 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.312	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29185	Advocacy Survey: Skills	Williams, A. McCormack, T.	WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.310	1
Description This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Please note, the evening Skills portion of the class will not begin until week 5 or 6 of th... Evaluation Method None Additional Information Course ID: 176N Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Course credits count towards ABA Experiential Learning Requirement Corresponding Classes Advocacy Survey (29140) Full course display
29460	Alternative Dispute Resolution	Rau, A.	WED 3:45 - 6:35 pm JON 6.207/8	3
Description ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROFESSOR RAU Despite the emphasis on litigation in our curriculum, disputes in the United States are not settled in court: Of all the lawsuits that are filed here, less than 2% actually go through the full trial process. As a consequence, there are probably no "litiga... Evaluation Method Final - 12/20/17 Additional Information Course ID: 381R Classification Required: Upperclass-only elective Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed Will use floating mean GPA if applicable Reversed Priority Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement Full course display