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3.00 Credits
A study of the general principles of criminal liability, including the justification of punishment, general concepts of act and fault, principles of justification and excuse, the significance of resulting harm, and accountability for acts of others. Certain specific crimes, such as murder and manslaughter, are also examined. Modern statutory developments provide a significant focus for study. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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5.00 Credits
A study of basic restrictions upon the procedural systems of both the federal and state courts, and the beginning of the study of the process of civil litigation in the federal system. The course focuses on the requirements of due process as a limitation upon the personal jurisdiction that state courts may exercise over non-resident defendants and on the limitations upon the subject matter jurisdiction of the federal courts imposed by Article III and congressional legislation. The course also addresses pleadings, challenges and amendments to pleadings, pretrial discovery, and adjudication without trial. 5. 000 Credit Hours 5. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques of legal analysis, research and writing through the preparation of legal memoranda. This course emphasizes the basic skills and tools of analysis, research, and the fundamentals of good writing. Students research and write legal memoranda of increasing length and write legal memoranda of increasing length and difficulty. The course also emphasizes professionalism and the ability to respond to critiques. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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2.00 Credits
Additional instruction in legal research, analysis, and writing. The emphasis in this course is on written and oral advocacy. Students write and rewrite at least two briefs and learn the skill of oral advocacy through a moot court competition. 2. 000 Credit Hours 2. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the law of property. Topics include: the meaning of ownership, including the right to exclude and the right to use reasonably; methods of acquiring ownership; the division of ownership into present and future interests; landlord and tenant law; multiple ownership; non-possessory interests and private arrangements for the control of use. 4. 000 Credit Hours 4. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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2.00 Credits
2. 000 Credit Hours 2. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Graduate, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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2.00 Credits
Mental illness is still stigmatized in our society, even though a large number of people personally use or have family members who receive counseling or therapy over the course of their lives. Because of the stigma, the law has evolved in somewhat different ways from other health care. This course will examine the legal framework for this special form of health law affecting the mentally ill and also the developmentally disabled. Generally, a national perspective will be maintained, but specific attention will be given to Illinois law and practice before state agencies. The student will get a comprehensive exposure to the major legal issues involving mental illness and its treatment, the various mental health professions, the structural features of the financing and delivery systems for both mentally ill and developmentally disabled, the law governing voluntary and involuntary treatments, and the doctrine of informed consent as applied to mental health treatment in medication. Additional topics include confidentiality and appropriate procedures for release of mental health information, competencies, including special competencies in criminal cases (competency to stand trail, the defense of insanity), the laws and procedures regarding eligibility for benefits under various federal and state programs geared for the mentally 2. 000 Credit Hours 2. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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3.00 Credits
A study of the law of commercial paper and banking under Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code and relevant federal law. Among the topics included are; drafts, notes, checks, and other commercial paper; financial instruments; and the law of bank deposits and collections. Additional topics may include Articles 7 and 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code and documents of title. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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1.00 Credits
1. 000 Credit Hours 1. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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2.00 Credits
Corporations, public interest groups, government entities and other business clients frequently seek advise on legislative matters. Lawyers need to know how-to access and communicate legislative information to their clients, and be adequately informed about the legislative process. This course is designed to train students in effective advocacy techniques to competently present matters to policy makers and work within the legislative process. The course is divided into four general modules: the law of politics; the legislative process; lobbying; and effective advocacy techniques. In addition to the traditional lecture format, students will learn through the use of role-playing, research assignments and a hands-on advocacy assignment involving actual legislation. Students will learn how to research legislation, present initiatives to policy makers, and influence the process. 2. 000 Credit Hours 2. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department
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