Contemporary Civil Litigation
- Semester: Fall 2010
- Course ID: 379M
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 28650
Course Information
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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MON, WED | 2:00 - 3:15 pm | TNH 3.140 |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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Floating take-home exam |
Description
A 3-hour advanced course for students interested in a litigation practice. We will explore real and current problems of contemporary litigation, including: the difficult choices in judicial selection and recusal; the incentives of litigation finance and settlement; the realities of complex litigation; the dilemmas presented by professional ethics and legal malpractice rules. There will be several guest speakers. Class attendance is important. Prerequisites: Federal Civil Procedure. Updated April 1, 2010: This course will NOT satisfy the Professional Responsibility requirement for graduation.Instructors
Albright, Alexandra W