All trial lawyers must be masters of procedure, the complex body of rules that so often determine the outcome of disputes. The General Civil Litigation Professional Track provides students interested in litigation, whether as general civil practitioners or as lawyers specializing in a particular type of litigation, with a solid foundation in the procedural law necessary for any type of litigation practice. In addition to litigation-oriented courses required of all students—Civil Procedure, Remedies, and Practice Court (which immerses students into evidence and procedure)—students concentrating in General Civil Litigation complete a variety of advanced procedural courses, including a study of alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation and arbitration. Given that most civil trial lawyers specialize in a particular type of litigation, students choosing General Civil Litigation have the flexibility to shape their track of study to reflect their particular interest. Students interested more specifically in business litigation, such as actions involving corporate officer and director liability, employment discrimination, securities litigation, or antitrust litigation, can complete the Business Litigation professional track, separately or in combination with the General Civil Litigation Track. Students interested in fiduciary and probate litigation are encouraged to consider adding the Fiduciary Litigation professional track; students interested in personal injury litigation may choose to add the Personal Injury Litigation track; and students interested in litigating in the intellectual property field may want to consider adding the Intellectual Property Litigation Track. The General Civil Litigation Professional Track qualifies as a foundation track for the Special Distinction in Litigation.
General Civil Litigation Required Courses (18 hours, 12 hours of which must come from this group)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (2hrs) 9247
Business Torts (3hrs) 9386
Client Counseling (2hrs) 9227
Federal Courts (3hrs) 9323
Insurance Law (3hrs) 9341
Trial Advocacy: Advanced Discovery Management (3hrs) 9353
General Civil Litigation Electives (additional hours may come from this group)
Administration of Estates (2hrs) 9235
Arbitration (2hrs) 9257
Bankruptcy (2hrs) 9295
Business Organizations 2 (3hrs) 9322
Civil Rights Actions (2hrs) 9256
Complex Litigation (3hrs) 9324
Conflict of Laws (3hrs) 9383
Consumer Protection (3hrs) 9349
Contract Drafting and Negotiation (3hrs) 9316
Creditors' Remedies (3hrs) 9384
E-Commerce Law (3hrs) 9310
Employment Discrimination (3hrs) 9362
Family Law (3hrs) 9370
Healthcare Litigation (2hrs) 9277
Personal Injury Trial Law (1hr) 9174
Products Liability (2hrs) 9258
Trial Advocacy: Advanced Trial Preparation (2hrs) 9263
Trial Advocacy: Beginning Advocacy Skills (2hrs) 9220
Contact Professors Wren, Counseller, L. Fraley, or Ryan for additional information.