Contracts

Professor: Laura Mott
Class: Contracts– This course centers on three areas: evidence, advocacy skills, and a theoretical understanding of dispute resolution. In each area, students acquire practical skills necessary to the lawyering role and examine litigation in a broader context, encouraging in-depth understanding of the structure of evidentiary rules, as well as the possibility of alternatives. Doctrinal coverage includes the Federal Rules of Evidence, as well as the common law and New York statutes defining the scope of privileges. Students are challenged not only to master this thicket of rules and their many exceptions, but also to develop an understanding of how they affect the fact-finding process, the development of a theory of the case, the viability of litigation, and the unfolding of the story if the case finally reaches the courthouse.

Days & Times: Mon & Wed 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Room #: 1/202

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I sit: Please sit in the back left or right hand rows

Am I required to stay the entire class? May I get up to go to the restroom during class? No, you are not required to stay the entire time and yes you may leave to use the restroom. I usually have a break about halfway through the class to use the restroom or have a break. Please just be mindful of the other students and leave quietly.

Should I introduce myself to professor Mott  before class begins or stay after to say hello? No formal introduction is required. You are are welcome to stay after to say hello and ask questions if you would like but it isn’t required.

May I participate in the class, raise my hand to ask or answer a question? Questions are 100% permitted and fine, if they would like, but of course no pressure to ask/read in advance.

Is there a cap on the number of guests who can observe per class?  5 students

Are there test days that the class will not be open for observations? Yes, March 20

Civil Procedure

Professor: Kara Wallis
Class: – Civil Procedure – This course examines the structure of the judicial system and the basic ground rules of civil litigation. Exploring the adversary model and the purposes of litigation, students scrutinize the basic principles underlying the jurisdiction of courts and are encouraged to question the role of courts and to critically assess the adequacy of rules of procedure, to provide a framework for the efficient and fair resolution of disputes. Particular focus is placed on the degree to which justice is dependent on a party’s resources. Principles of common law and statutory pleading, discovery, motion practice, remedies, and appeals are taught with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, providing students the framework they are concurrently using in simulation and will subsequently use in live-client representation.

Days & Times: Tues & Thurs  3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Room #:1-203

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I sit: Back of the class on the sides is usually best

Am I required to stay the entire class? May I get up to go to the restroom during class? Yes, you should plan to stay the entire time.

Should I introduce myself to Professor Wallis before class begins or stay after to say hello? After class, if they’d like to meet me and chat they definitely may but it is not required.

May I raise my hand to ask or answer a question? No, That would not be appropriate for this class.

Is there a cap on the number of guests who can observe per class? Probably no more than a handful, given the seat allowance of the room and the size of the class.

Are there test days that the class will not be open for observations? Yes, Tuesday, 2/27; Thursday, 3/14; Tuesday, 4/16; Thursday, 4/18.