Practical Lawyering - 2234

This course provides students with practical skills that enable them to “hit the ground running” as an intern and/or as an attorney when they begin their career. The course focuses upon foundational skills necessary for success in private or in-house practice, in government, or in public interest organizations.  Emphasized skills may include professional writing, oral communication, client relations, legal marketing and networking, managing the culture and expectations of law practice, understanding the relationship between technology and law practice, wellness and resilience, managing others, and navigating conflicts of interest. The course will include lectures as well as active student participation in the form of in-class presentations, role-playing exercises, simulations, and outside-of-class work including reading assignments, problem sets, and the creation of work product using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.