CaseArc Topics

Core I
Introduction
Reading and briefing cases
Interviewing
Fact gathering
Legal analysis and objective writing
Introduction to Legal Research Methods
Introduction to counseling
Ethical sensitivity

Core II
Complex factual and legal analysis
Research Methods
Persuasive writing including briefs
Introduction to negotiation
Oral presentation (including oral argument) in a litigation setting
Ethical sensitivity

Core III
Transactional interviewing and counseling
Legal research and analysis in a transactional setting
Negotiation in transactional setting
Drafting in transactional setting
Representing groups and entities
Ethical sensitivity

Strategic Representation and Communication
Problem solving in a specific subject in a simulated clinical context
Strategy development and implementation
Decision-making analysis and complex interviewing and counseling

Capstone
Avanced Legal Analysis-students participate in an intensive research project and produce an in-depth paper to satisfy the law school's upper level "writing requirement" (required)
"Reality-based" experiential learning-clinic, externship, lab, or independent placement (elective)