Practical law training.

Global Research Fellow

Only available by application to students who have successfully completed Lawyering Skills I and II. Students have regular interaction with professor and students in the Lawyering Skills I course as they hone your legal research and writing skills.

Independent research under direct faculty supervision in areas of special interest.

Directed Research

Independent Study

The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is a simulation of fictional disputes between countries before the International Court of Justice. Up to 5 students may be selected to compete- completing assignments on international law and written and oral advocacy.

The Moot Court Board is selected annually by the outgoing Board. The Board oversees all aspects of the UCI Law Moot Court Competition.

Designed for students who want to further develop effective legal analysis and writing skills. Students will engage in hands-on practice to develop efficient bar preparation skills, focusing on their reading, organization, analytical, time management, writing, and test-taking skills.

Directed Research - Special Project

Students engage in hands-on practice to develop efficient bar preparation skills and strategies, focusing on their reading, organization, analytical, time management, writing, and test-taking skills. Only 3L or LLM students may take this course.

Introduces students to the U.S. legal system by considering several central procedural and substantive aspects of American Law. Topics include the basic structure of U.S. legal institutions, the interaction of state and federal law, trial by jury, and more.

Foreign lawyers learn how to research American law, perform common law analysis, and write research memoranda. Students complete a series of written assignments throughout the term to practice these skills. Instructors provide extensive feedback via written comments and one-on-one conferences.

*LL.M CLASS ONLY** Introduces foreign lawyers to practice of law in the U.S. Through a combination of simulated exercises, field trips, and other experiential learning activities, students learn first-hand about working as an attorney in the U.S.

Examines the basic American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules through a practice problems approach. Emphasizes the ethical, moral, and practical dilemmas lawyers face regarding forming an attorney-client relationship, confidentiality, conflict of interest, solicitation of clients, and lawyer advertising.

**LLM ONLY COURSE** Focuses on in-class exercises that sharpens the legal research techniques that students learned last semester. Students draft a predictive memorandum that is reviewed and revised together in class.

Covers the fundamental principles of American contract law, including contract formation, validity, breach, and damages for breach of contract. Discusses the basis of contractual obligations to include mutual assent and consideration; interpretation and implication; defenses to enforcement.

Advanced Legal Writing for LLM's: Business Drafting

Students perform the basic skills needed to practice in the area of constitutional law, including analyzing cases and statutes, synthesizing the law, and outlining, spotting, and analyzing constitutional law issues.

**LLM ONLY COURSE** Students learn general skills for California Bar essay questions including: writing in IRAC form; issue-spotting relevant legal doctrine and legally significant facts; creating clear and concise analysis; and writing a strong answer in the requisite time allowed.

Focuses on Torts, Property, Criminal Law and Procedure, Civil Procedure, and Evidence. Provides knowledge on Business Associations, Community Property, Will and Trusts, and Remedies, in preparation for the Bar exam.

Examines the torts system that compensates individuals suffering personal injury. Focusing on the tort of negligence, but also exploring intentional torts, the course explores the social, economic, and political contexts in which the rules and principles of tort are applied.

Introduction to the rules that govern civil lawsuits in federal trial courts in the United States, including the development and application of those rules.

Designed for LL.M. students who plan to take the California Bar Exam in July, and is the second half of a one year program. The course will pick up where the Fall course ended.