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Third Year Curriculum
21-26 semester credit hours
Business Organizations (Law 701)
An examination of the formation, control, property, structure, and dissolution
of business organizations, including the rights and duties of officers and
shareholders, and state and federal rules regarding close and public corporations.
The course further examines the principles of agency and partnership, including
the rights, duties, and liabilities of persons so related.
- Credit hours: 6
- Course professor: Michael Tapp
Criminal Procedure (Law 731)
An analysis of the administration and enforcement of criminal law from pre-arrest
to appellate review by state and federal courts. The course discusses the
constitutional rights of the accused and the guidelines for law enforcement
agents, including arrest, search and seizure, due process, right to jury,
police interrogation, and confessions. Criminal trial practice, proceedings,
and techniques are also explored.
- Credit hours: 4
- Course professor: D. Robert Smith
Evidence (Law 751)
A study of the law regarding admission or exclusion of testimonial and documentary
evidence in civil and criminal cases. Specific topics may include sufficiency
and relevancy of evidence, order of proof, notice, hearsay, presumptions,
privilege, competency, and impeachment of witnesses.
- Credit hours: 5
- Course professor: Robert Caprera
Legal Research & Writing III (Law 752)
Building on the concepts presented in Legal Research & Writing I and
II, the third year centers on persuasive writing, including trial and appellate
briefs. An additional one hour of credit may be earned if a student chooses
to take the Appellate Advocacy elective in the second semester of the third
year.
- Credit hours: 2
- Course professor: Joshua K. Baker
Wills and Trusts (Law 762)
A study of the basic principles of intestate succession and testamentary
instruments, including the construction, interpretation, revocation, administration,
and execution of wills. The course also examines the creation and termination
of trusts, as well as the fiduciary administration of both estates and trusts.
- Credit hours: 4
- Course professor: Russell Templeton
Electives
Students may choose one or more of the available and offered elective courses.
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