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Students are required to take a three-credit Advocacy course that focuses on client representation, negotiation and advocacy skills. In addition to Advocacy, students must take at least one course from the following list of courses (minimum of five skills credits total). Advocacy is a prerequisite or co-requisite for some of the skills courses listed below.
Simulated courses focus on specific skills
ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), Advanced
Deals and Dispute Resolution: A One-Week Jterm Simulation
Legal Practicum: General Practice (formerly Legal Practicum)
Clinics and externships involve assisting lawyers and representing clients in real cases
Clinic – Child Protection Clinic
Clinic – Civil Advocacy Clinic
Clinic – Community Development Clinic
Clinic – Criminal Appeals Clinic
Clinic – Criminal Justice Clinic
Clinic – Immigration Law Clinic
Clinic – Intellectual Property Law Clinic
Clinic – Law and Business Clinic
Clinic – Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP) Clinic
Clinic – Legal Planning Clinic for Tax-Exempt Organizations and Low Income Clients
Externship – Administrative Law Externship
Externship – Bankruptcy Law Externship
Externship – Family Law Externship
One-credit workshops connected to elective doctrinal courses
Elder Law Workshop: Advising the Senior Client
Public International Law Research Workshop I
Advanced classes in specific practice areas meld doctrine and skills
Business Buy/Sell Transaction Simulation
IP – Intellectual Property Appellate Practice
IP – Intellectual Property Licensing
Law and Business: Mergers and Acquisitions