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JURISPRUDENCE
(THEORY,HIST.& STRUCTURE OF LAW - 1010)
(2 credits)
This course inquires into the fundamental notions of law, equity, and justice, and examines their contemporary applications. The classic schools of jurisprudence are the major foci of the course, including natural law, historicism, positivism, and realism. Grades are based upon a final examination.
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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(LEGAL ETHICS - 1000)
(3 credits)
This course studies the legal, moral and other responsibilities of lawyers. The New York Code of Professional Responsibility and the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct, along with cases, statutory material, secondary sources and problems, comprise the reading. The course addresses issues such as the lawyer's responsibility in civil and criminal trials; special problems of lawyers for entities, including governments and corporations; conflicts of interest, confidentiality and privilege; issues in negotiation; professional advertising and solicitation; and the lawyer's duties to improve the administration and availability of justice. Grades are based upon writing assignments, classroom exercises and a final examination.
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TORTS I
(TORTS - 1010)
(3 credits)
An introduction to civil liability arising from breach of duties imposed by law as distinguished from duties imposed by contract. The course will focus upon representative intentional negligence and strict liability torts and theories of liability. Subjects covered include nuisance, assault, battery, negligence, products liability, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, invasion of privacy, defamation, and injuries to business. Grades are based upon a final examination.
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TORTS II
(TORTS - 1020)
(2 credits)
An introduction to civil liability arising from breach of duties imposed by law as distinguished from duties imposed by contract. The course will focus upon representative intentional negligence and strict liability torts and theories of liability. Subjects covered include nuisance, assault, battery, negligence, products liability, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, invasion of privacy, defamation, and injuries to business. Grades are based upon a final examination.