LAW 6303 - Florida Practice

Institution:

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Description:

A study of the unique aspects of Florida Law, including Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the preparation of pleadings and materials for trial, the court system, legislative procedures, and the significance of Florida's integrated bar with an emphasis on professional responsibility. The course examines jurisdiction and process. The Rules of Florida civil procedure are reviewed in depth. LAW 6940, 6932 Clinical Program A concurrent program of academic instruction and skills training designed to prepare the student for the practice of law. Students represent clients in civil and criminal proceedings under the supervision of practicing attorneys. The classroom component teaches lawyering skills of interviewing, counseling, discovery, negotiation, advocacy, and Florida practice. Students must have taken Evidence, Trial Practice and Professional Responsibility. All practice is in accord with Florida Student practice rules. Clinics may include: Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, Housing, Mediation, and Street Law.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.famu.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 599-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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