CIVIL PROCEDURE I AND II (LAW 6001, 6002)
First year, Fall semester, 2 credits; Spring semester, 3 credits. Lecture.

This course dissects the anatomy of a civil case from complaint through pre-trial proceedings, trial and appeal. It therefore studies the organization and jurisdiction of federal and state courts, including emphasis on personal and subject matter jurisdiction. The focus is on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, exploring issues of pleading, pretrial discovery and motion practice.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (LAW 6015)
Day: First year, Spring semester, 5 credits. Lecture.

The course treats government authority under the United States Constitution. It begins with an analysis of the scope of judicial review and the development of theories of constitutional adjudication. It then treats the commerce clause and other sources of federal authority, and considers limitations on state and federal regulation of economic and property interests. It explores federalism issues of the relationship between the federal government and the states and issues of the allocation of power among the three branches of the federal government. The course also surveys the protection of the rights of the individual against state and federal government action under the United States Constitution, including freedom of speech and expression, association, religion and the right of privacy. Protections under the equal protection clause and the right to due process are explored.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I AND II (LAW 6012, 6013)
Evening: Second year, Fall semester, 2 credits; Spring Semester, 3 credits. Lecture.

The Fall semester treats government authority under the United States Constitution. It begins with an analysis of the scope of judicial review and the development of theories of constitutional adjudication. It then treats the commerce clause and other sources of federal authority, and considers limitations on state and federal regulation of economic and property interests. It explores federalism issues of the relationship between the federal government and the states and issues of the allocation of power among the three branches of the federal government.

The Spring semester surveys the protection of the rights of the individual against state and federal government action under the United States Constitution, including freedom of speech and expression, association, religion and the right of privacy. Protections under the equal protection clause and the right to due process are explored.

CONTRACTS (LAW 6005)
Day: First year, Fall semester, 5 credits. Lecture.

The course considers the law governing consensual relationships. It analyzes the requisites of a legally-enforceable contract, including the offer-acceptance process, consideration, and requirements relating to the capacity of parties and to formalities of contract formation. Invalidating factors such as fraud, duress, mistake, and impossibility are explored. Issues of remedies are examined. Throughout the course, relevant provisions of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code regulating the sale of goods are studied.

CONTRACTS I AND II (LAW 6006, 6007)
First year, Fall semester, 3 credits; Spring semester, 2 credits. Lecture.

The course considers the law governing consensual relationships. It analyzes the requisites of a legally-enforceable contract, including the offer-acceptance process, consideration, and requirements relating to the capacity of parties and to formalities of contract formation. Invalidating factors such as fraud, duress, mistake, and impossibility are explored. Issues of remedies are examined. Throughout the course, relevant provisions of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code regulating the sale of goods are studied.

CRIMINAL LAW (LAW 6014)
First year, Spring semester, 3 credits. Lecture.

This course introduces students to the state's role in the control of deviant behavior through law. It explores theories of responsibility, punishment and reform. It considers general principles of substantive criminal law including: intent; justification and excuse; defenses; elements of particular crimes; attempt; conspiracy; and responsibility for the acts of others.

EVIDENCE (PRMD7201)
Second year day or evening. 3 credits. Lecture.

This course analyzes the regulation of proof in judicial proceedings.  It includes: burdens of production and persuasion; judicial notice; presumptions; relevance and its counterweights; the fundamental requirements for admission of testimonial, documentary and non-testimonial evidence; the nature and function of expert testimony; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; character evidence; rules of preference; fixed rules of relevance, and rules of exclusion based on non-inferential policies.  (Evidence in Practice and in Depth also satisfies the Evidence requirement).

Note:  Students cannot apply both Evidence (PRMD7201) and Evidence in Practice and in Depth (PRMD7205) towards degree requirements.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION (TAXN7112)
Second year day or third year evening. 3 credits. Lecture.

This course provides a general introduction to the federal income tax, emphasizing the taxation of individuals.  Topics include the history, structure and methodology for interpreting the Internal Revenue Code, as well as fundamental concepts of tax policy.  Basic concepts explored include:  gross income; deductions; exclusions from income; credits; deferment of income; and capital gains and losses.

LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I AND II (LAW 6003, 6004)
Fall semester, 2 credits; Spring semester, 1 credit. Lecture.

This is a full year course with a final grade given after the completion of the Spring Semester.

It introduces students to the techniques of legal research and writing. The Fall semester focuses on the basics of manual and computer-assisted legal research and objective writing. Students will do research exercises independent of legal writing, legal writing exercises independent of legal research, and combined research and writing exercises. The Spring semester focuses on persuasive writing, including briefs, and on the development of more sophisticated research skills.

PERSUASION & ADVOCACY (PRMD8210)
2 credits. Skills.

In this highly participatory course, students will learn the art of persuasion in the context of the courtroom.  Exercises and simulations will focus on the integration of storytelling and thematic development into the basic skills of direct examination, cross-examination, opening statements and closing arguments.  By the end of the course students should be more able to argue and more likely to win - whether inside or outside the courtroom.

Course is graded High Pass, Pass/D or Fail.

Note: Students who have already taken either Civil Trial Practice (PRMD9201) or Criminal Trial (CRJU9425) are not eligible for this course.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (HIPH7504)
2 credits. Lecture.

This course is an introduction to the rules governing the lawyering process.  It examines the legally imposed and conscience-imposed duties of members of the legal profession to clients, witnesses, opposing parties, governmental agencies and the public.  It explores the economics of the legal profession and includes a detailed examination of the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility and other related standards of proper conduct.  Students planning to sit for the New Jersey Bar Examination must achieve a grade of "C" or better in the Professional Responsibility course as partial fulfillment of the requirements for application for admission to practice law.  Students who receive a "C-" or "D" or "D+" must sit for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) to be admitted to the New Jersey Bar.

NOTE:  Students should consult with the Board of Bar Examiners in the jurisdiction where they intend to seek admission to the bars as to whether that jurisdiction requires sitting for the MPRE.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORPORATE LAWYER (HIPH7507)
2 credits. Lecture.

NOTE:	Students should consult with the Board of Bar Examiners in the jurisdiction where they intend to seek admission to the bars as to whether that jurisdiction requires sitting for the MPRE. Fulfills the Professional Responsibility requirement Students cannot apply both this course and Professional Responsibility (HIPH7504) towards degree requirements.

This course is an introduction to the rules governing the lawyering process, specifically from the perspective of the attorney practicing in the non-litigation setting.  Lawyers' responsibilities have become particularly complicated post-Sarbanes Oxley.  In-House counsel can encounter issues distinct from outside counsel; in and outside counsel face new challenges in working with corporate compliance officers, who may or may not be attorneys.  Even the attorney-client privilege itself can be more complicated to understand in the in-house context.  Like all other Professional Responsibility courses, this class examines the legally imposed and conscience-imposed duties of members of the legal profession to clients, clients' employees, opposing parties, governmental agencies and the public.  It includes a detailed examination of the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility and other related standards of proper conduct.  Students planning to sit for the New Jersey Bar Examination must achieve a grade of "C" or better in Professional Responsibility for the Corporate Lawyer course as partial fulfillment of the requirements for admission to practice law.  Students who receive a "C-", "D" or "D+" must sit for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) to be admitted to the New Jersey Bar.

PROPERTY I AND II (LAW 6010, 6011)
Day: First year, Fall semester, 2 credits; Spring semester, 3 credits. Lecture.
Evening: First year, Spring semester, 2 credits; Second year, Fall semester, 3 credits.

This course undertakes a basic survey of the concepts of possession and ownership of land, chattels and other forms of property. It includes the history, legal status and modes of transfer of real and personal property; estates in land -- an introduction to future interests; forms of ownership and title; the transfer of interests in land including landlord/tenant; condemnation; restrictive covenants; and equitable servitude.

TORTS I (LAW 6008)
First year, Fall semester, 4 credits. Lecture.

This course examines the law governing compensation for civil wrongs not arising from agreement and judicial remedies for such wrongs. It includes intentional torts and privilege defenses; negligence-elements and defenses; and strict liability, including ultra-hazardous activities, and product liability. Special emphasis is given to legal theories of causation, standards of care and issues of proof.