Lisa Freudenheim

2 credits

Students in this course will learn and practice a specific set of skills and test-taking strategies with the goal of enhancing a student's ability to prepare for the July bar exam. It will introduce students to the content of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and its three forms of questions, multiple choice, essay and performance test. The subject matter will be drawn from some of the most highly tested topics on the UBE, including criminal law, constitutional law and torts. The materials for this course are provided by Themis Bar Review. This course is for students who want an early start on their bar exam preparation or are particularly concerned about not passing the bar exam. This course is not a replacement for a commercial bar review program. The course consists of weekly in-person classes, assignments outside of class and a final exam. Course enrollment is limited to two sections, 25 students per section. Prerequisites: This class is restricted to graduating third-year JD students. GRADING NOTICE: This course will not offer the CR/NC/H option.

2 credits

This course is designed to build the legal analysis, writing, and client counseling and advising skills at the intersection of law school, the bar exam, and practice. Using a case-file based approach, students will work as law firm teams on a series of projects that simulate tasks of newly licensed lawyers in civil practice. Tasks are set in the context of foundational legal subjects (civil procedure, contracts, constitutional law, property, torts, and professional responsibility) to reinforce the fundamental doctrine tested on the bar exam in a practical context.  The course focus on “case files” will familiarize students with the type of performance tasks tested on both the current and Next Gen bar exam while also providing training on professional skills critical for the successful and meaningful practice of law. Students will also have an opportunity to discuss and explore the expectations of legal practice, with guest speakers from professional development and law firm roles. With limited enrollment, students will receive extensive individualized feedback, as well as practice on self-assessment and opportunity for peer collaboration. UPPER-CLASS WRITING REQUIREMENT: This course is a designated Professional Writing Course which may be used to partially satisfy the Upper-Class Writing Requirement (with a grade of B or higher).