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Current Issues in In-House Practice-From Staff Attorney to General Counsel

  • Semester: Spring 2018
  • Course ID: 279M
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 28220

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
  • Experiential Credit: 2 credit hours
  • Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
  • Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
THU 2:15 - 4:05 pm TNH 3.128

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam May 3, 2018 1:30 pm A-Z in 2.124

Description

The role of in-house counsel has evolved substantially over the last thirty years, as the business environment has become more complex. During this period, corporations have invested in larger and more sophisticated in-house legal teams and expected in-house lawyers to “add value” and adopt common business management practices; legislators and regulators have heightened their expectations for in-house practitioners.  This course will explore the evolution of in-house practice, areas of practice that are of particular interest to in-house lawyers, skills and attributes important to success in in-house practice, and the special role of the general counsel in American corporations. In addition to the readings (many of which will be articles from the trade press) and related discussion, the class will include regular practical exercises.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Inside Counsel *
Steinberg
West Academic
ISBN: 978-0-314-28793-9
Printed Course Packet to be purchased during the first week of class *

Instructors

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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
04/05/2018 Exam information updated
Instructor(s) updated
Professional skills designated