Law (LAW)
LAW 0--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Lower Level Coursework in Law
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 000. FULLTIME LAW STUDENT. (16 Credits)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 1--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Upper Level Coursework in Law
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 2--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Law Level Elective Coursework
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 3--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Law Level Elective Coursework
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 4--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Law Level Elective Coursework
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 5--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Law Level Elective Coursework
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 6--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Law Level Elective Coursework
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 8--. LAW TRANSFER CREDIT. (1-9 Credits)
Law Level Elective Coursework
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Transfer
Schedule type(s): Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 010. PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL ANALYSIS. (0-2 Credits)
This course helps students develop core analytical skills. Students will work on identifying rules from court decisions and other sources of law, applying rules to new fact situations, and communicating this application on law school exams. The course begins with a diagnostic process to assist students to identify specific areas in which they can improve their legal analysis skills. Students will complete exercises and receive individualized feedback designed to help them successfully write law school exams.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 011. LAW OPP LEADERSHIP TRNG. (0 Credits)
Law Opportunity Leadership students will participate in four leadership workshops. These workshops will provide training in a variety of areas that are applicable to the legal profession. Students and their mentors will attend these workshops during their summer internship. Must be a member of the Law Opportunity Leadership Program.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 015. INTEGRATED STUDY GROUP. (0 Credits)
ISG is an interactive program that focuses on helping first- year students develop the necessary reading, synthesizing and analytical skills necessary for sucess in law school and practicing law.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 050. TRIAL ADVOCACY. (0-3 Credits)
The study and practice of trial techniques, motions, voir dire, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, instructions, closing argument, courtroom courtesy, and professional responsibility. Moot trial method is used. Prerequisite: Evidence (LAW 113). **Skills Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 113
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 051. NEGOTIATIONS. (2 Credits)
Students develop the practical skills needed in negotiation using a variety of means, including classroom demonstrations, videotaped critiqued exercises, and videotapes of mock negotiations by practicing attorneys. **Skills Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 052. LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE. (2-3 Credits)
Students receive individual assignments to assist attorneys with research and drafting on topical legislative initiatives for the Iowa General Assembly. A research paper and a bill draft are required. Each practicum is individually supervised by a member of the law faculty. Prerequisites: Legislation (LAW 233) and Legislative Internship (LAW 627).
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 053. PRETRIAL ADVOCACY. (3 Credits)
Course examines the theory, practice, and ethics of the four major elements of pretrial practice: pleading, including litigation planning, development of case theory, and drafting complaints and responsive pleadings; motion practice, including motions to dismiss, venue motions, motions for temporary and preliminary relief, and summary judgment motions; discovery, including interrogatories, depositions, requests for admissions, motions to cancel and sanctions, and settlement strategy and mechanics.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 054W. ADV WRITING REQ FOR LAW 054. (0 Credits)
AWR for LAW 054
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 055. MEDIATION. (2 Credits)
A seminar designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of mediation in both a lecture and interactive role-playing format. Students review the process of mediation and how it works, and then practice advocating for their client in various legal settings, including court-ordered cases. **Skills Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 056. POVERTY LAW PRACTICUM. (3 Credits)
The concept of equal justice under the law is such a fundamental ideal in the United States that it is etched above the entrance of our Supreme Court. Yet 92% of low-income Americans do not get enough or any help with their civil legal problems. Often these problems involve critically important issues such as child custody, access to education, and basic necessities like shelter, food, and protection from abuse. In 2021 legal services organizations received 1.9 million requests for help for a civil legal problem. Legal services attorneys have specialized knowledge in legal areas such as public benefits, eviction, and unemployment, and often deploy those skills in fast-paced, high-volume practices across the country. In this intensive, three-credit practicum students will explore substantive poverty law issues and have the opportunity to help actual clients through a collaboration with Iowa Legal Aid. Through reading, classroom instruction and discussion, and courtroom observation, students will explore how poverty impacts access to justice and gain an introduction to several areas of the law commonly practiced at legal services organizations, including housing, consumer, family, and public benefits. Through classroom instruction, simulation, and actual client work, students will gain experience in client interviews, legal writing, and oral advocacy. This class will require students be able to occasionally travel (with a goal of carpooling) to the Polk County Courthouse and the Des Moines Iowa Legal Aid Office, located in downtown Des Moines.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 056
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 057. ARBITRATION. (2 Credits)
This class will focus on the role of arbitration in conflict resolution. Coverage will include when to use arbitration, the selection of arbitrators, the arbitration process, judicial enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards, the relationship between arbitration and litigation versus mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and drafting considerations.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 062. ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE. (3 Credits)
The practice and procedure of environmental law with an exploration of several in-depth, substantive areas. Students study problems in environmental compliance and enforcement and complete exercises in client counseling, negotiation, and litigation against and on behalf of state and federal environmental agencies. Paper required. Prerequisite: Environmental Law (LAW 231).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 231
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 063. ESTATE PLANNING. (3-4 Credits)
Principles from wills and trusts, property, insurance, taxation, and business associations are combined to form a unified plan for the disposition of a decedent's wealth. Estate, gift and generation skipping taxation will be discussed. Drafting of dispositive instruments is emphasized. Prerequisites: Wills and Trusts (LAW 223) and Federal Income Tax. LAW (208).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 065. CONTRACT DRAFTING. (2 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 066. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY & GOVERNANCE. (1 Credit)
The goal would be to prepare law students, attorneys, and public and private sector professionals and leadership, to help develop a strategic AI Governance Policy for an organization. The course would meet during the Spring of 2025. Class meeting times would be once per week Thursdays from 3:30pm-5pm (remote/hybrid possible) plus two additional Friday (or Saturday, depending on student schedules and number of attendees from outside the law school) afternoons (in person due to team drafting exercises). Allowing executive leadership and professionals outside the law school to attend will enhance the experience for the law students, including for the NextGen Bar Exam and to be “practice ready”, and serve the broader community. An online attendance option would be available for the Thursday classes. In-person attendance would be required for the Friday/Saturday sessions for in-class teamwork and drafting exercises. All students who successfully complete the course would receive an “Artificial Intelligence Policy & Governance Certification” from Drake Law School or something of that nature (subject to Law School and University approval).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 098. STUDYING THE LAW. (0 Credits)
Orientation exam.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in the Law department.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 100. INTRODUCTION TO LAW. (0-1 Credits)
A brief introduction to legal studies as part of the Law School's orientation for new students. Material covered includes significance of precedent, the judical function, and jurisprudential concept as applied to the problems of rights in conflict.LAW
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 101. FIRST YEAR TRIAL PRACTICUM. (0 Credits)
The trial practicum adds an important experiential learning dimension to the first-year curriculum. Students observe a ""live"" jury trial in its entirety, which serves as an educational introduction to litigation and trial practice. The trial takes place in the court room of the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center. A combination of small group discussions, practice panels, lectures and debriefings with litigants and jurors allow students to witness the integration of legal theory and law practice."
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 103. CIVIL PROCEDURE. (4 Credits)
Course focuses on the phases of a civil lawsuit, including pleading by the parties, joinder of parties and claims, discovery and preparation for trial, devices of resolving disputes without trial, burdens of proof, instructions, verdicts, and post trial motions. Prerequisite: Civil Procedure I (LAW 102).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 104. LEGAL RESEARCH I. (1 Credit)
Introduction to basic legal research methods and practice in the use of various types of research materials.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 105. LEGAL WRITING II. (2 Credits)
Development of research and writing skills continue with a focus on preparation of trial litigation documents and an appellate brief. The appellate practice portion of the course culminates in the presentation of oral arguments before a panel of judges. Prerequisite: LAW 106 (Legal Writing I)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 106
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 106. LEGAL WRITING I. (2 Credits)
Primary emphasis is on development of analytical and writing skills necessary for the practice of law. Various writing assignments, including law office memoranda, are designed to improve students' skills.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 107. TORTS. (4 Credits)
The study of the civil justice system's mode of compensating persons who are injured as a result of the negligence or the intentional acts of others.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 108. CRIMINAL LAW. (3 Credits)
Course covers the substantive law of crimes and criminal responsibility, emphasizing criminal law theory and its application against a background of procedural and enforcement problems.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 109. CONTRACTS. (4 Credits)
In this two-course progression, students learn the basics of the law of contracts. The course examines contract formation, enforceability, breach, damages, and alternative theories of recovery.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 111. PROPERTY. (4 Credits)
Course examines the nature and history of real and personal property concepts, including acquisition of property interests, concurrent estates, adverse possession, landlord and tenant rights and remedies, use of real property, including an examination of privately imposed controls such as easements and convenants, and judicial introduction to public controls such as zoning and eminent domain.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 112. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I. (3 Credits)
An analysis of the Constitution as a structuring factor in American government, including the processes of the Supreme Court and other federal courts, the balance of powers within the federal government, the relationship between the federal government and the states, and an introduction to due process under the Fourteenth Amendment as a federal control on state action.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 113. EVIDENCE. (4 Credits)
An examination of the rules of evidence, focusing primarily on the Federal Rules of Evidence. Topics covered include: relevance, character evidence, hearsay and exceptions, confrontation, direct and cross examination, impeachment, rehabilitation, lay opinions, expert evidence, best evidence, authentication and judicial notice.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 114. LEGAL ETHICS & PROF RESPONSIB. (3 Credits)
Study of the history and values of the legal profession, the role of lawyers in society and the regulation of the practice of law, including the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Iowa variations, the Restatement of Law Governing Lawyers, and caselaw addressing discipline, legal liability, and the Constitutional role of the lawyers.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 115. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II. (3 Credits)
Course focuses on the protection of individual rights. The Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection and due process clauses and the First Amendment's guarantees to freedom of expression, association, and religion receive intensive analysis. Congress's ability to create additional statutory protections pursuant to the post-Civil War amendments is also explored. Pre-requisite of Constitutional Law I (Law 112).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 112
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 116. LEGAL RESEARCH II. (1 Credit)
Development of research skills continues with more advanced resources.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 117. LEGAL RESEARCH SMALL GROUP. (0 Credits)
This course a requirement to be taken with Legal Research during the same semester.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 150. PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE. (3 Credits)
This course provides an intensive introduction to the real world of criminal law practice. A Drake Law professor will be the primary instructor, but prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers will also provide instruction and will be integral to the course. The course will focus on: the kinds of charges young lawyers most often prosecute and defend- assaults, driving while intoxicated, drug and weapons possession, criminal mischief, theft, etc.-as well as common defenses to those charges; sentencing, appeals, and post- conviction remedies; ethics issues particular to criminal cases; the nuts-and-bolts job duties and business practices of criminal law practioners; step-by-step analysis of the process of a case through the criminal justice system from both the prosecutorial and defense standpoints; systemic issues such as gang-related crime and white collar crime; and other practical matters as deemed appropriate by the instructors.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 108
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate program.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 162. JUSTICE, LAWYERING, AND LEADERSHIP. (2 Credits)
Justice, Lawyering, and Leadership is a proposed 2-credit-hour course required in the spring semester of the 1L year. This course constitutes a critical step in fulfilling ABA Standards 303(b)(3) and 303(c) by providing frequent and substantial education in the 1L year and ensuring that students share a uniform foundation for future curricular opportunities. It incorporates the Trial Practicum, providing students an opportunity to apply critical frameworks of analysis related to bias and racism in the law and professional identity formation to real-world lawyering scenarios. The class is divided into three units to address (1) professional identity formation, (2) foundational concepts of bias, racism, and cross-cultural lawyering, and (3) client counseling and negotiation, two lawyering skills that are tested on the NextGen Bar exam but not introduced in our present 1L curriculum. The course reinforces a learning environment where students can disagree respectfully and engage across partisan and ideological divides to better understand their role as leaders, creating a more civil and just society.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 201. IA SUPREME CT SCHLR RESEARCH. (3 Credits)
One third-year student will be selected for academic year residence at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building, co-authoring a law review article with an Iowa Supreme Court Justice. The research commitment extends over the entire academic year (fall/spring); however, credit for all hours will be given in the spring semester. Criteria for selection is as follows: A demonstrated commitment to scholarship (through participation in a law journal, significant research for faculty for publication, judicial internship, etc.), strong academic record, and faculty recommendations. Students should apply through the Associate Dean's office.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 203. RACE, LAW AND HISTORY IN IOWA. (3 Credits)
This course examines the Iowa experience in raise and the law from a historical perspective. It is primarily a lecture course, but with as much student participation as possible. The narrative of the course will be largely chronological, beginning with an overview of Native peoples who lived in what is now geographically knows as Iowa and approaching the present time. While the focus is on historical events in Iowa, the course will compare developments in Iowa with those occurring nationally and in other states. The emphasis will be on understanding specific historical events and how these events related to the development of the Iowa legal environment related to race and the law. Events examined include the development of natural law in the enlightenment era, the crafting of state and federal constitutional provisions impacting race, the anti-slavery movement in Iowa, the rise of Jim Crow, the impact of Worlds War I and II on race relations in Iowa, the struggle in the twentieth century over racial discrimination in rural lowa, in soda fountains, and dance halls, the enactment of Iowa civil rights legislation, the rise of de facto segregation, and other contemporary issues related to racial justice. In covering these topics, the course will consider aspects of the Native, Black, Latinx, Asian, and European experience in Iowa over time. At the conclusion of the class, students will consider lessons that might be learned from the march of history on Iowa civil rights law.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 203D. ANIMAL LAW. (2 Credits)
This course will focus on the evolution, interpretation, and enforcement of laws relating to the treatment and use of animals. Because of the far-reaching and divere nature of animal law issues, the couse will consider animal issues in the context of property law (animals as personal property), tort law (veterinary malpractice, nature of damages for animal loss), constitutional law (standing, free speech), criminal law (anti-cruelty laws, animal fighting laws), contract law (landlore-tenant, dissolution), and various federal statutory laws (Animal Welfare Act, Humane Slaughter Act). As such, the course will not only provide substantive knowledge about animal law but also will reinforce and build upon first-year doctrinal classes as well as providing further introduction to statutory law.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 203
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 204. BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS. (4 Credits)
An examination of partnership concepts with emphasis on the rights and obligations of partners and the formation, management, and operation of corporations, especially closely held corporations. State corporation law and some federal securities acts and regulations are also studied.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 205. HEALTH CARE LAW. (3 Credits)
This introductory course examines a variety of legal issues relating to health care quality, cost, access, reimbursement, organization, and finance. The objectives of this course include learning how to apply a range of statutory, regulatory, accreditation, and common law principles to a variety of health care issues. Students who take this course will be prepared to represent individual and institutional health care providers and commercial and public payors in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 206. GAMING LAW. (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to the law of the rapidly growing area of gambling. Areas of study include determining whether an act constitutes gambling; the social harms of gambling; the licensing and regulatory processes of gaming; private law issues in gambling such as contracts and the enforcement of judgments, tribal gaming, pari-mutuel gaming, state lotteries, sports betting, and poker. The class will also meet with state gaming regulatory officials.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 207. FEDERAL ESTATE & GIFT TAX. (3 Credits)
An examination of the structure of the federal estate tax, gift tax, and generation-skipping tax, and related income tax provisions. Topics include property in the decedent's gross estate, valuation methods, gifts within three years of death, life insurance, transfers with retained life interests, transfers taking effect at death, revocable transfers, jointly owned property, marital deduction, powers of ppointemnt, transactions subject tot he gift tax, gifts of present and future interests, and gifts to minors.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 208. FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION. (3-4 Credits)
An in-depth study of individual income tax concepts and rules, including gross income, deductions, exemptions, tax credits, the sale/exchange of assets, like-kind exchanges, involuntary conversions, and sale of personal residence. Course also offers an overview of tax accounting, tax litigation, employee benefits, the tax planning process, and an introduction to tax research.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 209W. ADV. WRITING REQ FOR LAW 209. (0 Credits)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 210. COMPLEX LITIGATION. (3 Credits)
An advanced civil procedure course that examines the problems peculiar to complex civil litigation. Topics may include joinder, class actions, disposition of duplicative or related litigation, discovery in large cases, judicial management of complex cases, claim and issue proclusion in complex litigation, and alternatives to litigation.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 211. SPORTS LAW. (3 Credits)
Law and lawyers (lawyers in both traditional and non-traditional legal careers) influence the structure and operations of virtually every area of the sport industry, from gambling on sports to college athlete compensation issues to labor relations between professional athletes and leagues and much more. In this course, students will engage in simulation exercises to study legal processes in intercollegiate athletics and professional sports and practice skills that attorneys use in traditional and non-traditional sports law careers.
First, students will learn about the Major League Baseball (MLB) salary arbitration process that provides players who do not yet qualify for free agency the opportunity to earn closer to fair market value for their services. For more than 50 years, the process has been an integral part of the MLB collective bargaining agreement negotiated between management and the players union. Sports agents, attorneys and team executives participate in salary arbitration preparation and hearings, and it is a process presided over by panels of lawyer arbitrators. Students will develop oral and written advocacy skills and nontraditional legal research skills while participating in a mock salary arbitration hearing.
Students that are motivated to do so will have the opportunity to enter a team in the Tulane University Law School International Baseball Arbitration Competition in mid-January. (Learn more about the competition here: https://law.tulane.edu/academics/sports/baseball-arbitration) Those hearings are judged by baseball agents and executives from teams, the league and the MLB Players Association. The experience offers excellent networking opportunities with the judges.
The course will then transition into study of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) infractions process. The NCAA processes major rules infractions (e.g., recruiting and academic misconduct violations) through a hearing process that is similar to an administrative law proceeding. Students will learn about the NCAA infractions process and develop oral and written advocacy skills and nontraditional legal research skills while participating in a mock infractions hearing.
Students that are motivated to do so will have the opportunity to enter a team in the University of Iowa National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition in January and February. (Learn more about the competition here: https://law.uiowa.edu/experiential-learning/courtroom-advocacy/college-athletics-infractions-hearing-competition) Those hearings are judged by college sports lawyers and executives with expertise in NCAA regulatory affairs. The experience offers excellent networking opportunities with the judges.
List the learning outcomes for the course. E.g. "By the end of this course you will develop and...
Upon completing this course, a student should have competency in the following:
• Identifying and critically examining legal issues impacting intercollegiate and professional sports.
• Understanding of the baseball salary arbitration process and how it is utilized in compensating MLB players.
• Understanding of the NCAA infractions process and the entities involved in regulating institutional compliance with NCAA legislation.
• Performing non-traditional legal research that supports arguments in a baseball arbitration hearing and an NCAA infractions hearing.
• Development and application of oral and written advocacy skills during formal hearings.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Law level students.
Enrollment limited to students in the Law college.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 212. HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE. (3 Credits)
This three (3) credit course addresses compliance, governance, and risk management in the complex and ever-changing health care industry. Students will learn how to create and maintain a dynamic compliance program that meets standards set by the Affordable Care Act, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and Office of Inspector General. Attorneys and other compliance experts will share best practices, tools and strategies to help organizations; comply with a full range of helathcare laws, regulations and contracts; identify, deter, and remediate risk; and establish a corporate culture of shared integrity and compliance. Throughout the live sessions and online modules, students will apply lessons learned to real-world dilemmas encountered by health care organizations; such as breaches in EHR informaion security, corporate integrity agreements, and Medicare fraud and abuse.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 213. SALES. (3 Credits)
This course explores code systems in sales transactions focusing on UCC Article 2 and, selectively, UCC Article 2A, governing leases of goods, and the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) governing international sales. The course examines issues of formation, performance, warranties and disclaimers, including the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, risk of loss provisions, and remedies.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 214. EDUCATION LAW. (2 Credits)
Course examines the range of problems in public education, including control of student conduct and expression; competing roles of teachers, administrators, and the community in school governance; and the impact of testing, grouping, and grading students. Prerequisites: Constitutional Law I (LAW 112).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 112
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 215. INTELLECTUAL PROP LITIGATION. (3 Credits)
Course examines litigation involving intellectual property assets. Material includes both skill development and theory. Students prepare complaints and pre-trial motions, examine the philosophy behind decisions to use certain types of motions, learn the pitfalls and proper methods of preparing witnesses for deposition and trial, and practice effective closing arguments. Prerequisites: Patent Law (LAW 228), Trademarks (LAW 271), Copyright Law (LAW 227), or Intellectual Property Licensing (LAW 277). Recommended prerequisite: Federal Jurisdiction (LAW 235).
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 215D. INTELLECTUAL PROP LITIGATION. (3 Credits)
Course examines littgation involving intellectural property assets. Material includes both skill development and theory. Students prepare complaints and pre-trial motion, examine the philosophy behind decisions to use certain types of motions, learn the pitfalls and proper methods of preparing witnesses for depostion and trial, and practice effective closing arguments. Prerequieites: Patent Law (LAW 228), Trademarks (LAW 271), Copyright Law (LAW 227) or Intellectual Property LIcensing (LAW 277). Recommended prerequisite: Federal Jurisdiction (LAW 235).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 216. NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION. (3 Credits)
The course will introduce students to the ways in which clients will face regulatory pressures that do not come directly from the government. These pressures come in three general categories. Those categories, beginning with those furthest from direct government involvement and proceeding to those under which government authority is more directly applied, are: 1) market regulation; 2) common law rules; and 3) industry self-regulatory bodies
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 217. PATENT PROSECUTION. (3 Credits)
Patent prosecution involves communicating with innovators, searching for and analyzing scientific literature, writing patents for client’s inventions, and negotiating with Patent Examiners at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Students will learn fundamental skills for future patent related careers. The practice of Patent Prosecution does not require a legal degree; rather, patent prosecutors need to have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or its equivalent, and to pass the “patent bar exam”. Passing the patent bar makes you a “patent agent”, and passing the patent bar while being admitted to a state bar makes you a “patent attorney”.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 0--
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 218. FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAW. (3 Credits)
Designed to teach students how to practice federal criminal law, this course covers substantive federal crimes, federal sentencing guidelines, federal rules, mandatory minimum sentences, sentencing enhancers, all stages of federal court proceedings, and landmark federal cases that impact the federal practitioner. Course covers drugs, guns, white collar crimes, immigration offenses, child pornography, and other areas. Attendance of federal court proceedings is mandatory.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 219. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON MASS INCARCERATION. (1 Credit)
This course explores the phenomenon of mass incarceration from a global perspective, examining the varied legal, political, public policy, and social approaches to punishment and imprisonment across different countries. Students will engage in a comparative analysis of the causes, practices, and impacts of mass incarceration, with a focus on the intersection of race, class, gender, and human rights.The course will cover key topics such as the history and evolution of incarceration in America compared to Europe, the influence of colonialism and globalization on penal practices, and the role of political regimes in shaping criminal justice policies. Case studies from countries including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Norway will be used to illustrate diverse approaches to incarceration and the contrasting outcomes on populations, public policy, and societies.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 220. MASS INCARCERATION. (1 Credit)
This seminar examines the growth and consequences of detention centers, jails, and prisons in this age of “mass incarceration.” Nearly 2.2 million Americans are behind bars (roughly one in every 100 adults). The United States has far more incarcerated people per crime than any industrialized nation. If we include persons on parole or probation, one adult in 23 is under correctional supervision. With taxpayers paying costs in excess of $75 billion each year and with African Americans and Latinos overrepresented in the American justice system, some scholars, advocates, and policy makers argue that mass incarceration represents one of the greatest social injustices of our time. This class is taught during a moment of mass activism and bipartisan support for justice reform. As the movement for reform shifts from protests to politics, it offers pragmatic lessons, ominous premonitions, and promising possibilities. We will examine policy solutions to fix a “justice” system that destroys lives and harms communities,
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 221. AGRICULTURAL LAW - INTRO. (3 Credits)
A general survey of the legal problems of agriculture that serves as a thorough introduction to the study of agricultural law. Course focuses on various areas of law that directly affect the operations of the farm business and includes a review of selected regulatory programs. Discussion includes an analysis of the impact that law and government regulation have on agricultural production, distribution, and marketing.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 222. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. (3 Credits)
Course examines brokerage contracts, basic mortgage law, contracts for sale of land, buyer's and seller's obligations and remedies, marketability of title, recording acts, priorities, notice, curative acts, marketable title acts, and examination of abstracts.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 223. WILLS & TRUSTS. (3 Credits)
Examines execution, revocation, and revalidation of wills; descent of property; family protection statutes; probate; grounds of contest; creation, characteristics and termination of trusts; rights of beneficiaries; and duties of the trustee. An overview of interpretation of will and trust provisions is provided, and will substitutes are briefly considered.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 224. LEXIS RESEARCH - ADV PROBLEMS. (1 Credit)
Extensive training in computer-assisted legal research using Lexis and other practice tools provided by LexisNexis. Includes advanced search techniques and practice tools such as CaeMap, Litigation Analytics, Context, Public Records, and Practical Guidance. Course Offered as credit/no credit.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 225. AG BIOTECHNOLOGY LAW. (1 Credit)
The use, regulation, and development of biotechnology in agriculture and ultimately the food supply remains a hot topic in the United States and in the rest of the world. This class will provide a brief overview of the regulatory structures that govern the use of biotechnology in agriculture at the federal level, highlight unique issues at the state level, and focus on ensuring that all levels of the food supply chain manage risk and ensure compliance with related regualtions when growing, processing, or selling products derived at least in part from ag biotechnology.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Individual Legal Studies
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 227. COPYRIGHT LAW. (3 Credits)
This course covers the basic principles and policies of copyright law, including what materials are protected, the substantive requirements for protection, the procedures for obtaining protection, rights conferred, and remedies for infringement. The course also examines the role of copyright within the larger context of intellectual property law and policy--both domestic and international.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 228. PATENT LAW. (3 Credits)
Course includes an examination of trade secret law, the United States patent system, procedures for filing and obtaining U.S. patents, statutory requisites for patentability, infringement, fair use, and procedures for litigating infringement claims.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 230. FOOD AND THE LAW. (2-3 Credits)
A comprehensive review of legal issues concerning the operation of America's food system. The course examines the role of law in shaping the food system and considers issues such as food safety and inspection, food labeling laws, systems to improve food quality, hunger relief programs, the relation between food production and environmental protection, organic food laws, and international trade and food safety standards.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 231. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. (3 Credits)
A study of federal and state laws designed to address the problems of air and water pollution, toxic substance, solid waste and hazardous waste disposal, and the political and social impediments to improvement of the environment.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 232. LAND USE CONTROL. (2-3 Credits)
This course deals with how individuals and the government can regulate the ways in which owners may use their land. Topics include restrictive covenants, conservation easements, the planning process, subdivision platting and zoning administration. Local municipalities, which normally regulate land use, also are studied. Recent judicial developments concerning the constitutional taking issue are considered.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 233. LEGISLATION. (2 Credits)
Course focuses on the legislative process, constitutional requirements of state legislation, judicial construction of statutory words and phrases, and bill drafting. Students engage in a series of statutory drafting and interpretation exercises to develop skills necessary to read and write legislation effectively.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 235. FEDERAL COURTS & JURISDICTION. (3 Credits)
An examination of the jurisdiction of the federal courts and the interrelationship of the federal and state judicial systems. Among the areas studied in detail are justiciability (such as standing, ripeness, and political question doctrines), federal question and diversity jurisdiction, removal, and conflicts between federal and state courts (such as injunctions, abstention, and habeas corpus).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 236. CRIM PROCEDURE INVESTIGATION. (3 Credits)
A detailed exploration of criminal practice and procedure in its various phases, including search and seizure, arrest, bail, right to counsel, self incrimination, plea bargains, grand jury, exclusionary rules, and trial rights. Includes some discussion of current theories of administration of criminal law.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 237. FAMILY LAW. (3 Credits)
An examination of the rights and obligations attending the status of marriage and its dissolution, rights and responsibilities arising from the family relationship, adoption, and child abuse.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 238. CRIM PROCEDURE ADJUDICATION. (3 Credits)
Covers prosecution and adjudication, including bail and pretrial relase, discovery by defendants and the government, grand jury presentations, dismissal of indictments, joinder and severance of defendants and charges, plea bargaining, right to trial by jury, withdrawal by or disqualification of counsel, and sentencing.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 239. CONFLICT OF LAWS. (3 Credits)
A study of the problems that inevitably arise in a multi-sovereign community. The course examines horizontal choice of law, the constitutional restraints imposed on choice of law and state court jurisdiction, and the recognition of sister-state judgments.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 244. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. (2 Credits)
An examination of the system by which compensation is provided to those suffering workplace injuries. Course considers the employment relationship, the conditions of compensation, benefits provided, and the role of fault in workers' compensation programs. Consideration also is given to the availability of third-party actions and insurance issues.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 245. SPORTS AND ANTITRUST LAW. (2-3 Credits)
This course covers the legal landscape of professional and amateur sports. Topics include the intersection of sports and labor law, arbitration, agent representation, communications law, tort law, and education law. Particular attention is paid to current issues in the field of sports law, such as the impact of Title IX on amatueur athletics. The course will also cover the essentials of antitrust law, with an emphasis on sports-related antitrust issues. An understanding of antitrust is critical for both counselors and litigators in today's complex and highly regulated economy. Primarily through sports-related examples, the course will address the significant areas of antitrust including horizontal agreements, boycotts, monopolization, and joint ventures.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 246. SEXUAL HARASSMENT/MODERN TORTS. (3 Credits)
This course will begin with an exploration of the torts of sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, defamation, and the business torts covered in the Multistate Bar Exam. Afterward, the course will take a detailed look at recent multi-million dollar verdicts in these areas, and examine the particular situation and trials that produced them.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 247. PRODUCTS LIABILITY. (2-3 Credits)
Course examines the causes of action available for money damages in relation to defective products. The various actions include negligence, warranty, strict liability, including public misrepresentation, and specific remedies under the Uniform Commercial Code. The nature of the remedy, definitions of defectiveness, and defenses available also are considered.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 248. BANKING LAW. (3 Credits)
As a survey course, this course will explore the law governing commercial banking activities, the regulation of banks and financial holding companies by both federal and state regulatory agencies, including the regulation of bank failures, deposit insurance, and mergers and acquisitions in the financial industry. In addition, this course will also examine issues related to crypto and digital currency as well as the impact of FinTech and artificial intelligence on banking services.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 204
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 250. BUSINESS TAXATION. (3 Credits)
The study of the federal income tax impact on corporate entities and their shareholders relating to the organization, reorganization, dissolution of, and distributions by corporations. Involves the study of case law, statutory, and regulatory materials. Prerequisites: Federal Income Tax (LAW 208) and Business Associations (LAW 204). Students who wish to take Business Tax and Business Associations concurrently or ask for a waiver will need to seek permission from the Dean's office and the faculty member.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 208
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 251. SECURITIES REGULATION LAW. (3 Credits)
This course examines the federal and state laws governing the securities industry and explores underlying laws, regulations, policies, and current or emerging issues involved in federal and state securities regulation, primarily through the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and selected aspects of the Dodd-Frank act of 2010. Coverage will include (1) the securities distribution process, (2) with special emphasis upon alternatives to a public offering through exemptions from registration that small and medium-sized businesses regularly use in raising capital, (3) the law governing trading in securities (both the ""anti-fraud"" rules and extensive federal litigation involving them and the similarly extensive, still evolving law addressing ""insider trading"", (4) the functions of the Securities Exchange Commission and self-regulatory functions of the securities exchanges, and (5) the roles in all of these subjects of directors, officers, investment bankers, accountants, and especially legal counsel.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 252. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. (3 Credits)
A study of the federal and state law that controls the administrative operation of government. Course emphasizes the powers that may be exercised by the administrative agencies, the principles governing the exercise of those powers and the legal remedies available to persons aggrieved by administrative action.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 254. APPELLATE ADVOCACY. (2 Credits)
Students will focus on drafting, editing, and polishing an appellate brief for submission in the Supreme Day Court competition, and will hone and sharpen written advocacy skills. Briefs will be submitted in early March. Then, the focus of the class shifts to oral argument. Students will develop oral advocacy skills and polish their prepared oral argument for the competition, then compete in front of mock judges for assessment as part of the final grade, together with their competition brief. Top performers after those rounds will present in the final round, before the Iowa Supreme Court. Sutdents can expect to understand appellate procedure and appellate advocacy in a new light and will be able to develop valuable skills for actual appellate advocacy during their careers. **Advanced Writing Course, **Skills Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 256. SECURED TRANSACTIONS. (3 Credits)
An examination of sales financing with primary emphasis on Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Payment for goods through the use of commercial paper and bank collections and deposits are also examined (Article 3 and 4 of the U.C.C.). Methodology is emphasized and the problem-solving technique is the predominant classroom exercise. This course is not a prerequisite to Debtor/Creditor Law, but is strongly recommended that it be taken prior to enrolling in that class.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 257. BANKRUPTCY & DEBT COLLECTION. (3 Credits)
An examination of how to collect a judgment. Topics include priorities, constitutional limitations on collection devices, bankruptcy, and the relationship of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code to the Bankruptcy Act.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 258. BAR EXAM PREPARATION. (3 Credits)
The Law School offers the Bar Preparation course every Fall and Spring semester. The class is designed to develop the study habits and test taking skills unique to the bar examination. The course is limited to third-year students in their final semester. This is a hybrid course, largely offered online through video lectures that review substantive law and provides strategies for approaching MBE, MEE, and MPT questions. Students are required to have individual meetings with the instructor to discuss effective methods for memorizing the law, create a study plan and to review their MBE and MEE performance. Students are required to write answers to many practice essay questions and receive feedback. A practice bar examination under exam conditions is given as a midterm and at the end of the semester. Throughout the course, there are live sessions where we provide additional information related to preparing for the bar exam. The course is an elective for most students, but under Student Handbook Rule 9.1.4 students with a CGPA of 2.5 or lower at the end of the Spring semester of their first year and any 3L student with a CGPA of 2.5 or lower upon entering her/his last semester is required to take the course. Students who are required to take the course are required to achieve a passing grade in order to graduate.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Law level students may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 258D. BAR EXAM PREPARATION. (3 Credits)
The Law School offers the Bar Preparation course every fall and spring semester. The class is designed to develop the study habits and test-taking skills unique to the bar examination. The course is limited to third-year students in their final semester. This is a hybrid course, largely offered online through video lectures that review substantive law and provides strategies for approaching MBE, MEE, and MPT questions. Students are required to have individual meetings with the instructor to discuss effective methods for memorizing the law, create a study plan and to review their MBE and MEE performance. Students are required to write answers to many practice essay questions and receive feedback. A practice bar examination under exam conditions is given as a midterm and at the end of the semester. Throughout the course, there are live sessions where we provide additional information related to preparing for the bar exam. **Distance Learning Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 259. INTERNATIONAL LAW - INTRO. (3 Credits)
An analysis of basic concepts in public international law, including the nature of the international legal system and its institutions such as the United Nations and the World Court, the sources of international law, states and recognition, jurisdiction, nationality, human rights, the use of force and laws of war, outer space, and jurisdictional immunities.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 260. INSURANCE LAW. (3 Credits)
Subjects include the insurance contract and its interpretation; life, casualty and liability insurance; selection and control of risks; claims adjustment; and regulation of the insurance industry.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 261. STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW. (3 Credits)
This course examines the sources of, and limitations on, the power of state and local governmental units. We explore the relationship between federal, state, and local governments and the constitutional issues relating to local government activities. We look at the legal and policy issues involved with critical public services from the provision of potable water to education to zoning.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 262. INTERNATIONAL TRADE. (3 Credits)
An overview of the global trading system governed and administered under the World Trade Organization (WTO) charter. Topics include globalization and its impact, the classification and regulation of imports and exports, how the WTO dispute settlement system works, and the roles played by international organizations like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in promoting worldwide economic development.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 263. IMMIGRATION LAW. (3 Credits)
Topics include regulation of family and employment-based immigration and deportations of criminal aliens.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 266. EMPLOYMENT LAW. (3 Credits)
Course considers a variety of laws governing the relationship between employers and workers. Material covered includes the basics of discrimination, harrassment, retaliation, wage and hour, benefits, protected leaves, immigration, labor law, occupational safety and health, unemployment compensation, affirmative action, indepedent contracting, and various employment torts. Emphasis is not on litigation of employment claims, but on advising employers and workers about practical problems encountered in the workplace.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 267. SCIENTIFIC & EXPERT EVIDENCE. (2 Credits)
This course reviews specific topics of scientific and expert evidence in more depth than is possible in the basic evidence course. The initial section in the course will involve some fundamental rules about expert evidence, including gatekeeping standards and disclosures. Afterward, the class will examine specific ares of expert and scientific testimony. Topics should include many of the following (depending on availabilty of guest expers to visit): DNA, forensic science, medical causation, and economic valuation. The class will also perform several written exercises regarding common expert issues, such as motions in limine, expert disclosures, and the like.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 113
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 271. TRADEMARK & UNFAIR COMPETITION. (2-3 Credits)
This course will introduce students to U.S. trademark and unfair competition law under the federal Lanham Act and related common law doctrines designed to protect against consumer confusion and appropriation of commercial good will. In addition to the technical requirements for trademark eligibility, registration, and infringement, we will consider the constitutional and economic underpinnings of trademark protection and evaluate current trends toward the ""propertization"" of trademark law.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 273. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS. (2-3 Credits)
This course examines the law and practice of purchasing, selling and merging businesses, with an emphasis on private companies. It will examine applicable corporate and business law and each step in the transaction process from initial planning to closing. The course will cover methods of acquiring and merging businesses, decision-making and approval processes, fiduciary duties, the due diligence process, allocation of risk in the purchase or merger agreement, and, to a lesser extent, the integration of other law, for example, securities law, tax law, products liability law, environmental law and anti-trust law. Prerequisite: Business Associations (LAW 204)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 204
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 274W. AWR FOR LAW 274. (0 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 275. WRONGFUL CONVICTION LAW/POLICY. (3 Credits)
Through classroom-based and project-based learning, students will be exposed to the substantive area of post-conviction and habeas law and learn to analyze the law and the criminal justice policies as they affect the wrongfully convicted in Iowa. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop lawyering and problem-solving skills in the areas of forensic science and expert witnesses, organizational representation and advocacy, legal research and writing, and policy and advocacy. Students will partner with the Wrongful Convictions Clinic and other Innocence Projects such as the Exoneration Project or the Midwest Innocence Project to identify and address challenges facing the wrongfully convicted innocence community and movement.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 277. INTELLECTUAL PROP LICENSING. (2 Credits)
This course will focus on the licensing of intellectual property, primarily patents and tangible property, but also touching on trademarks and copyrights. The course will emphasize various terms which should be considered in license agreements and the negotiation perspectives of licensors and licensees. Students will also be exposed to the concepts of technology transfer and management of intellectual property. The course will utilize a textbook, handouts and representative license agreements. Students will be required to engage in the consideration and drafting of license terms. There will be no final exam. Grades will be based on assignments and a final project. Co-requisites: Copyright Law (LAW 227), Patent Law (LAW 228), Trademarks (LAW 271) or Intro to Intellectual Property (LAW 282).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 227 (may be taken concurrently) or LAW 271 (may be taken concurrently) or LAW 228 (may be taken concurrently) or LAW 282 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 279. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide legal and social science perspectives on the issues lawyers are likely to face in domestic violence cases. Topics to be covered include research on the dynamics of abuse, cultural differences, and special populations; investigation, prosecution and defense strategies, and sentencing; civil protective orders and domestic violence shelters, and the federal Violence Against Women Act.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 280. CHILDREN & THE LAW. (2-3 Credits)
This course explores issues involving childrens' rights, constitutional limitations on parental rights, child abuse and neglect, placement issues, termination of parental rights, legal representation of children, evidentiary issues in juvenile court hearings and juvenile delinquency.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 280D. CHILDREN AND THE LAW. (2-3 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Advanced Writing for Law 280
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 281W. AWR FOR LAW 281. (0 Credits)
Advanced Writing for LAW 281
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 282. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - INTRO. (3 Credits)
This is a survey course covering the core areas of intellectual property: patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret (and other state intellectual property-related areas) of law. It introduces each subject and explores commonalities and differences among different systems of intellectual property protection. The course can be taken by a nonspecialist interested in learning about the field or as a segue to Drake University Law School's more detailed course offerings, including Copyright Law, Patent Law, Patent Office Practice, Trademarks and Copyrights, and Trademarks and Unfair Competition.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 283. ADV LEGAL RESEARCH-IOWA LAW. (1 Credit)
This course focuses on practical legal research strategies leading students to more efficiently select and use Iowa legal resources. Students will have multiple opportunities for skill development through in-class exercises and out-of-class assignments.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 286. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. (2 Credits)
This course focuses on the law governing professional liability with respect both to individual and institutional defendants. It covers the standard of care, defenses, causation problems and current issues concerning damages. Coverage of licensure as a quality control mechanism and the law involving potential liability for individuals and institutional providers of health care are also reviewed. Tort reform proposals may be discussed as well.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 287. WIND ENERGY. (2 Credits)
Development of wind energy is an increasingly important economic and political issue for Iowa (currently third for installed capacity), and the nation. The range of legal issues critical to wind energy development mean the legal community will play a significant role in efforts to promote wind energy in Iowa and the U.S. The potential for wind energy and the essential need for legal advice means law students - and lawyers - can benefit from the studying of this emerging topic. This two credit cours will provide a thorough introduction to the broad range of legal and regulatory issues involved in developing wing energy projects, and related issues concerning carbon offsets and state policies to promote renewable energy. The topices to be addressed include: a) the basics of wind energy; b) state and federal policies to promote wind energy, including renewable energy standards, state and federal production tax credits and other incintives; c) state and federal programs to finance renewable energy and wind projects, such as USDA Rural Development's 9006 grants and loans, used extensively in Iowa; d) the sale of ""green tags"" or renewable energy credits in emerging carbon markets; e) drafting wind energy easements and addressing the ownership of wind rights; f) negotiating agreements for interconnection, transmission, and sale of energy; g) regulatory issues such as zoning and operating wind towers and liability issues; h) alternatives for structuring and financing, such as ""community wind"" projects.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 288. HEALTH CARE BUS LAW. (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of the primary areas of business law and compliance of interest to health care organizations. Students will consider a wide variety of source materials including case law, government directives, industry reports and guest speakers. They will also participate in a realistic pre-trial health law simulation in which they will: practice client in-take; draft and respond to requests for production; develop interrogatories; depose witnesses; and advise clients.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 289. LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT. (2 Credits)
This course provides the information and resources to assist a new lawyer in opening a solo law practice or joining a small group of lawyers in private practice. Students will learn how to select a business entity, create a working office, create a plan for business development, and prepare to meet the practical, legal and ethical challenges to becoming a successful private practice lawyer.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 114
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 290W. AWR FOR LAW 290. (0 Credits)
Advanced Writing for Law 290
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 293B. INTL AGRCLTRL DVLMENT CUBA II. (2 Credits)
The course will involve weekly classes during the semester to discuss readings and lectures focused on the legal and agricultural situation in Cuba and relations with the United States. The course will include an 8-day study tour to Cuba, during the winter break. During the Fall semester students will begin a research paper on some aspect of Cuban agriculture and law and then in the Spring semster students will draft a final report and analysis based on observations from the trip. The course will focus on a variety of topics including: History, status of trade embargo, role of U.S. agricultural trade with Cuba as force for liberalization, Cuba's legal system and agricultural reform, land ownership and cooperatives, Cuba's legal education and judicial system, U.S. international agricultural development policy, etc.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 294. U.S. SUPREME COURT. (3 Credits)
The course focuses on the United States Supreme Court from an institutional perspective, emphazing the forces and factors that have shaped the Court's decision-making over the years. Special attention is paid to changes in the Courts's composition and the views and personalities of individual justices, as well as the Court's changing role in our political system. The focus or subject matter will change from year to year to keep pace with jurisprudential developments.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 295. INTERNET LAW. (2 Credits)
Technology and innovation have facilitated significant changes in business and community paradigms. Emerging issues created by the advent of things like social media, virtual worlds, 3-D printing, and digital assets have raised novel legal questions that, in many instances, have not been well-anticipated by existing legal structures. The proposed interactive course will explore a broad range of matters related to innovation, Internet ubiquity, and how the law either facilitates or hinders advancement. Course coverage will include topics like digital discovery, domain names, information secrutiy, access to technology, virtual worlds, privacy, social networking, e-commerce, 3-D printing and biotechnology and bioscience. The course's content will be updated as issues emerge. There are no prerquisites for this course and a technical background is not required.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 297. SPORTS BETTING/ FANTASY SPORTS. (1 Credit)
The course will examine the laws and cases addressing sports betting in the US. In addition, it will consider the role of fantasy sports as a surrogate for sports betting, and analyze the functional relationship between the two activities.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 299W. AWR FOR LAW 299. (0 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 302. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LIT. (2-3 Credits)
An examination of the individual and class-action theories of antidiscrimination law in the area of employment; the requisite evidentiary proof (direct and circumstantial); and the injunctive and monetary remedies that can be obtained. Major emphasis is on the federal statutes that bar discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, and disability. Selected coverage of the American Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act is included.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 304. WOMEN AND THE LAW. (2 Credits)
Seminar reviews how sex role understandings have affected various aspects of the law, including criminal law, employment, credit and insurance discrimination, abortion and fetal protection, family law, and lesbian and gay rights. Standards of review for laws that discriminate on the basis of sex as opposed to other kinds of discrimination also are discussed, as is the issue of how women are treated in courts today with an eye toward students' future practice as lawyers. **Advanced Writing Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 304
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 305. PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW. (2-3 Credits)
A study of both civil and criminal aspects of law and the mental health system. Topics include legal issues relating to mental health, the commitment process, competency, and criminal mental defenses.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 305
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 307. FIRST AMENDMENT SEMINAR. (2-3 Credits)
The following topics will be covered: free speech methodology, prior restraint, unprotected and less protected speech, places available for speech, freedom of association, freedom of the press, and the free exercise and establishment clauses. United States Supreme Court decisions are emphasized throughout the course. We will also do some secondary readings that help explicate the cases. Selected procedural concepts and judicial doctrines may also be considered. This is a seminar and the grade will be based primarily on a paper. Students will write a draft paper and there will be feedback on the draft. This class may be used to fulfill the writing requirement. **Advanced Writing Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 307
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 308. AI AND THE LAW. (3 Credits)
This survey course will introduce selected issues at the intersection of Law and AI which includes machine learning and algorithms, from a non-technical legal perspective. AI technology and applications permeate almost every aspect of daily life at a global level. AI has many potential benefits to society but also bring many challenges that require a cross-disciplinary approach. AI issues include IP challenges. AI also raises privacy concerns and ethical issues. Use of AI can lead to denial of employment or credit as well as incarceration. Facial recognition can be used by governments to suppress political dissent. Too often AI includes baked-in discrimination against members of classes that should be protected by human rights and/or civil rights laws. AI also consumes massive resources in energy freshwater, and human labor. The effects of AI are being experienced daily on a global scale. It is essential that lawyers participate in addressing the challenges of AI and that they bring diverse perspectives to this important effort.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 308
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 309. LAW AND ECONOMICS. (3 Credits)
This course will introduce students to basic principles of economics and how those principles are used to analyze legal questions. Students will learn how legal rules (legislative, regulatory, and judicial) change the incentives faced by individuals and entities. Because the course covers a broad range of legal fields, students will have the ability to apply economic tools to the area of law they are most interested in. This, in turn, will allow them to think deeply about the legal rules in that area and anticipate how clients will need to be advised in order to further client goals and maximize value to the client. Students will facilitate discussion for 1-2 class periods, requiring them to learn the material in much more depth. Student will also write a term paper on a current or future issue arising in their preferred area of law.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 309
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 310. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS. (3 Credits)
Seminar examines international human rights law and the measures taken to effect human rights compliance. Topics include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the International Bill of Rights; genocide; race and gender discrimination; and the relative importance of ""second generation"" economic, social and cultural rights, in addition to the more traditional political rights. Case studies include the conflicts in the Middle East, human rights in China and the Islamic world, and the debate over ""third generation"" human rights, like the rights to sustainable development and a healthy environment. **Advanced Writing Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 310
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 311. APPLIED IMMIGRATION LAW/POLICY. (2-3 Credits)
Applied Immigration Law and Policy is an interdisciplinary course offered to 2L and 3L law students in addition to upperlevel students in the Program Law, Politics, and Society (LPS) at Drake University. Through classroom- based learning, students will be exposed to the substantive area of immigration law and learn to analyze the law and immigration policies as they affect immigration law and learn to analyze the law and immigration policies as they affect immigrant rights in Iowa. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop lawyering and problem- solving skills in the areas of community outreach, organizational representation and advocacy, and legal research and writing, particularly in the area of drafting policy and advocacy documents. Students will partner with Des Moines-based immigration nonprofits such as Justice for our Neighbors, American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program, U.S. Committee for Refugee and Immigrants, and the Middleton Center's Incarcerated parents Program to identify and address challenges facing the Iowa immigrant community.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 312. ENVIR REG OF AGRICULTURE. (2-3 Credits)
Full Title: Environmental Regulation of Agriculture. A focus on the increasing application of environmental protection laws to agriculture with an emphasis on understanding how efforts to protect soil and water resources shape agricultural production. Subjects include the impact of farming on the environment; concepts of land stewardship; federal and state laws concerning areas such as agricultural land preservation, livestock feeding facilities, pesticide registration and use, and organic food protection; the impact of environmental liability on land transactions; and sustainable agriculture. **Advanced Writing Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 312
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 313W. ADV WRITING REQ FOR LAW 313. (0 Credits)
AWR for LAW 313
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 314. RACE & THE LAW. (2-3 Credits)
This seminar examines the intersection of race and the law. This course will critically examine race from a legal standpoint from America's colonial period to the present day. It will conclude with an analysis of the contemporary status of racial in the legal system and consider recent scholarly critiques of the law's limitations in effecting racial justice. It addresses the racial and legal history of major groups in the US including African-American, Asian-American, Latino/as, Native Americans, and Whites and examines the nexus between law and the construction of race as a concept.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 317. CRYPTOCURRENCY, FINTECH, DEFI, AND BLOCKCHAIN. (3 Credits)
This course will address legal, and policy issues related to Cryptocurrency, FinTech, DeFi and Blockchain. All subject areas will be explored and studied. We will discuss the need and demand for digital assets and services, the advantages and disadvantages of these innovative technologies, their increasing role in monetary policy decision-making as compared to conventional money and payment services. We will further explore various additional and related topics such as tax implications, criminal law, smart contracts as well as SEC regulation and new trends in regulating Cryptocurrency and FinTech.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain the philosophy underlying the regulation of digital assets, such as cryptocurrency.
2. Understand the complexity of federal and state rule setting for these assets classes and services.
3. Understand the definition of blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi and Fintech.
4. Explain the role and impact of digital assets and services on financial markets and all related legal challenges.
5. Understand possible registration and licensing requirements.
6. Explain and describe the bases for liability under federal securities and state blue sky laws.
7. Able to apply the laws and regulations analyzed and discussed during the semester.
8. Able to provide basic legal advice to consumers, investors, business clients or startup companies regarding digital assets and services.
9. Acquire advanced legal analysis and writing skills.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 204 (may be taken concurrently) or LAW 251 (may be taken concurrently) or LAW 282 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 317
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 319. CRIMINAL MOTIONS PRACTICUM. (3 Credits)
An analysis of constitutional theories of suppression of physical evidence, confessions and identifications through class discussion and adversary presentations of written motions and oral argument. Prerequisite: Criminal Procedure I (LAW 236). This course will be a hybred course. It will be online as well as in the classroom.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 236 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 319
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 320W. ADV WRITING REQ FOR LAW 320. (0 Credits)
AWR for LAW 320
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Law level students may not enroll.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 321. CONSTITUTIONAL CONTROVERSIES. (2 Credits)
This seminar will explore advanced topics in constitutional law and interpretation. The topices that will be explored include methods of constitutional interpretation, judicial review, federalism, separation of powers, executive power, equal protection, enumerated rights, unenumerated rights, congressional enforcement of constitutional rights, and the First Amedment. This a paper course and students may use the class to fulfill their writing requirement. Regular attendance and active participation are expected. You must come to class ready to discuss the assigned material. **Advanced Writing Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 321
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 323. JUSTICE REFORM & INNOVATION. (2 Credits)
This seminar focuses on cutting-edge innovations and reforms in both the civil and criminal justice systems in both state and federal courts. Topics include, e.g., mass incarceration and sentencing reform, civil jury trial innovations, Afrocentric facial feature bias and implicit bias, and the use of technology in evidence presentation. **Advanced Writing Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LLM Individual Legal Studies or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 323
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 324. COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. (2 Credits)
This seminar examines the constitutional systems of other nations, and compares them with constitutional law in the United States. It will focus predominantly on examining diverse approaches to judicial review and to rights questions. Students can satisfy the advanced writing requirement.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 324
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 325. RACE, LAW & SOCIAL SCIENCE. (2 Credits)
This course explores the relationship between law and social change in the United States. It focuses on a selection of social movements-namely, the civil rights, women's, LGBTQ+, and sustainable development movements-to identify the strategies and organizational structures of such movements historically and in current events. Within this context, students will analyze the advantages and limitations of law as a tool for social change. This course does not seek to advocate for any particular policy or strategy considered, but rather, to foster critical thinking and contemplation of creative solutions.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 325D. RACE, LAW & SOCIAL SCIENCE. (2 Credits)
This course explores the relationship between law and social change in the United States. It focuses on a selection of social movements-namely, civil rights, women's, LGBTQ+, and sustainable development movements-to identify the strategies and organizational structures of such movements historically and in current events. Within this context, students will analyze the advantages and limitation of law as a tool for social change. This course does not seek to advocate for any particular policy or strategy considered, but rather to foster critical thinking and contemplation of creative solutions.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 326. CONTRACT DRAFTING. (2-3 Credits)
This course engages students in the practical experience of drafting contracts in the context of representation. The focus is on developing the knowledge and skills to translate client interests into comprehensive contract terms. Through classroom discussion and writing assignments, students develop and practice drafting and learn the concepts of clear expressive writing of contracts. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Prerequisites: Contracts I and II (LAW 109 and 110) and Civil Procedure I and II (LAW 102 and Law 103).**Skills Course
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 326
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 328. IP IN THE INTERNET AGE. (2 Credits)
This seminar addresses selected areas of intellectual property law in which the Internet and new technologies have posed challenges to traditional legal doctrines and practices. It also explores the various legal, technological and business solutions that seek to accommodate the needs and interest of intellectual property rights holders, technology developers and internet users. Each student is required to make a presentation to the seminar and write a research paper on a topic approved by the instructor. The research paper should constitute original research and be at least 20 pages (including footnotes). The paper may be used to satisfy the Advanced Writing Requirement. No prerequisites are required.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 329. SUSTAINABILITY AND THE LAW. (3 Credits)
This course offers a unique opportunity to have a positive and real impact on your community. Students will explore the diverse and emerging area of sustainability by getting out of the classroom and by engaging environmental and economic experts and government officials. Students will draft concrete proposals to change policy and advance issues relevant to sustainability. Past projects have included stormwater management, energy conservation, and access to healthy foods. Students will present their proposals to public officials, including the Des Moines City Council.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 330W. ADV WRITING REQ FOR LAW 330. (0 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 331. CURRENT ISSUES IN FOOD AND AG. (2,3 Credits)
This is an upper-level course that provides an overview of current issues facing the food, agriculture and biofuel industries. The course will focus on both domestic and international issues, including litigation concerns, trade barriers, and developing/current policy issues. These are the key concerns that practicing lawyers, in law firms and in the private sector, are dealing with as they look at current needs and long-term planning of their clients and employers. They are also the same issues that those in the regulatory industry are dealing with on a daily basis. We will look at these issues from the viewpoint of a practitioner, focusing on developing the skills required to deal with a series of substantive issues surrounding litigation and regulation within these industries.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- LW_CRMC_CERT
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Compl Risk
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws Compl Risk
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 331
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 333. WRONGFUL CONVICTION LAW/POLICY. (3 Credits)
Through classroom-based and project-based learning, students will be exposed to the substantive area of post-conviction and habeas law and learn to analyze the law and criminal justice policies as they affect the wrongfully convicted in Iowa. In addition, students will have the opportuinty to develop lawyering and problem- solving skills in the areas of forensic science and expert witnesses, organizational representation and advocacy, legal research and wrting, and policy and advocacy. Students will partner with the Wrongful Conviction Clinic and other Innocence projects such as the Exoneration Project or the Midwest Innocence Project to identify and address challenges facing the wrongfully convicted innocence community and movement.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 333
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 334. 2ND AMENDMENT:HIST-THEORY. (3 Credits)
Students enrolling in this course should have dual expectations. First, they should be prepared to explore in depth the Second Amendment and the current issue of gun violence. Second, they should be ready to write a scholarly paper related to Second Amendment theory, litigation, and politics. Second Amendment jurisprudence is developing rapidly, in 2008 the Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, for the first time established an individual right to possess firearms, espcially for self-defense in the home. In June of 2022 the Court decided New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, setting out a new legal test focused on text, history, and tradition. Applying Heller and Bruen, we will consider these questions: Can we regulate certain types of weapons? Can we prohibit certain categories of persons from possessing weapons? Can we prohibit the possession of firearms in certain sensitive spaces? Students must choose a topic related to firearms law, submit a detailed outline, and then a first draft. Professor Carroll will line-edit the draft. Students are expected to respond to the line-edit by editing and revising to improve clarity, precision, and accuracy.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 275
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Advanced Writing for LAW 334
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 335. PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY LAW. (3 Credits)
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law will take a practical approach to the evolving global, national, state and local-level web of privacy and security laws, regulations, and industry standards. We will explore the scope and nature of control over personal information from perspectives including: individual, corporate, regulatory and law enforcement. We will also touch on recent controversies such as (depending on student interest and the relevance to the organizations selected for the hypothetical simulation exercises) teen and children’s data online, health data, facial recognition, deep fakes, encryption, security incident response, domestic surveillance, drones, ad-targeting, virtual reality, geolocation, social networking, revenge porn, haptic security, biometrics, and DNA databases. Through the lens of Privacy and Cybersecurity Law, students in this course will develop and practice creative problem solving, advising and counseling, legal research, and legal drafting skills. Through in-class discussions, team and group drafting exercises, as well as individual work, students will draft emails to a hypothetical organizational client, revise one or more sections of the Privacy Policy posted online for a hypothetical client, and draft an Incident Response Plan for a hypothetical client.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 336. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGIES. (2 Credits)
This course explores the phenomenon of mass incarceration from a global perspective, examining the varied legal, political, public policy, and social approaches to punishment and imprisonment across different countries. Students will engage in a comparative analysis of the causes, practices, and impacts of mass incarceration, with a focus on the intersection of race, class, gender, and human rights.The course will cover key topics such as the history and evolution of incarceration in America compared to Europe, the influence of colonialism and globalization on penal practices, and the role of political regimes in shaping criminal justice policies. Case studies from countries including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Norway will be used to illustrate diverse approaches to incarceration and the contrasting outcomes on populations, public policy, and societies.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 337. SOCIAL IDENTITY AND THE LAW. (2 Credits)
Social Identity and the Law explores the impact of identity under the law. The course will discuss identity formation and intersectionality. The course will explore racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, religious, and disabled identities and analyze inclusivity in the law.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Social Identity and the Law explores the impact of identity under the law. The course will discuss identity formation and intersectionality. The course will explore racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, religious, and disabled identities and analyze inclusivity in the law.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 399. SPECIAL TOPICS. (0-3 Credits)
This is a special topics course.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 400. AG LAW JOURNAL I. (1 Credit)
This 1-credit course is offered to students selected to participate as Junior or Senior Staff on the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 401. AG LAW JOURNAL II. (1 Credit)
The course will focus around four primary areas of law and policy. Operation of traditional Rural Development programs from the state and federal government relating to issues such as community facilities, poverty relief, economic development, housing and communications such as broad-band access; renewable energy from agricultural (REA) covering both corn based ethanol but also wind, bio-diesel, and bio-fuel crops like switch grass; natural resource conservation and amenity based development; food and agricultural policy as reflected in the diversification of production, such as through direct marketing, farmers markets, and programs like buy fresh buy local. In each of these subject areas the course will examine existing law and institutions as well as consider the work of the 2007 Iowa General Assembly and the current development in Congress on the 2007 Farm Bill. The optional third credit will involve a research and writing project to develop a case study for one of the rural enterprises to be featured at the September conference.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 401
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 402. AG LAW JOURNAL III. (1 Credit)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 403. AG LAW JOURNAL IV. (1 Credit)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 404. AG LAW JOURNAL BOARD I. (2 Credits)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 405. AG LAW JOURNAL BOARD II. (2 Credits)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 406. LAW REVIEW I. (1 Credit)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 407. LAW REVIEW II. (1 Credit)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 408. LAW REVIEW III. (1 Credit)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 409. LAW REVIEW IV. (1 Credit)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 411. LAW REVIEW BOARD. (2 Credits)
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 412. LAW REVIEW BOARD II. (2 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 413. MOOT COURT BOARD. (1 Credit)
Active membership on the Moot Court Board. Course is offered as credit/no credit.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 415. MOOT COURT-NATIONAL COMP. (2 Credits)
Interscholastic appellate advocacy competition (brief-writing and oral argument).
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 416. MOOT CT-ENVIRONMENTAL LAW COMP. (1 Credit)
National environmental law competition; interscholastic appellate advocacy competition (brief-writing and oral argument).
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 417. MOOT COURT-IP MOOT COURT. (2 Credits)
Other interscholastic appellate advocacy competition (brief-writing and oral argument).
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 418. MOOT COURT ABA COMPETITION. (2 Credits)
ABA national appellate advocacy competition.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 419. MOOT COURT - CLIENT COUNSELING. (1 Credit)
Interscholastic client counseling competition. Course offered as credit/no credit.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 420. MOOT COURT - NEGOTIATIONS. (1 Credit)
Interscholastic negotiations competition. Course offered as credit/no credit.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 421. MOOT CT - NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL. (2 Credits)
Interscholastic national mock trial competition. Course is offered credit/no credit.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 422. MOOT COURT - AAJ MOCK TRIAL. (2 Credits)
Interscholastic AAJ mock trial competition. Course offered credit/no credit.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 423. MOOT CRT-CRIMINAL MOCK TRIAL. (1 Credit)
John Marshall Criminal Practice mock trial competition. Course offered credit/no credit.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 424. MOOT COURT - ARBITRATION. (1 Credit)
Other interscholastic competition. Course offered as credit/no credit.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 425. MOOT COURT - JESSUP COMP. (2 Credits)
Interscholastic international competition in international law (brief-writing and oral advocacy).
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 501. GENERAL CIVIL PRACTICE CLINIC. (4-6 Credits)
In this clinical program, students represent clients who could not otherwise afford legal assistance. Clinic student attorneys take primary responsibility for their clients in cases involving civil matters. They conduct intakes, interviews, and fact investigations; draft legal documents; handle negotiations; and represent clients in court hearings and trials, including jury trials. In addition, students participate in case selection and in weekly classes. Students also are required to attend a two-day, pre-semester orientation. Limited to students who have completed three semesters or more of law school and are eligible to receive a student practice license. Course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a classification of Second Year Law or Third Year Law.
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 502. CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLINIC. (6 Credits)
This program allows students to experience criminal law work. Students begin by representing clients through the arraignment process, then over the semester, advance to representing clients in hearings, depositions, negotiations, and trials, including possible jury trials. As with other clinical programs, student attorneys have primary responsibility for their clients. In addition, students participate in weekly classes and case rounds. Limited to students who have completed three semesters or more of law shcool and are eligible to receive a student practice license.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a classification of Second Year Law or Third Year Law.
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 504. CHILDREN'S RIGHTS CLINIC. (6 Credits)
The Children's Rights Clinic is a semester-long course in which students have the opportunity to engage in children's rights advocacy, including direct representation of children in administrative, school disciplinary, and juvenile court procedings. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will be responsible for all aspects of representing their clients, including interviewing and counseling clients, engaging in fact investigation, conducting legal research, negotiating with the oposing party, drafting litigation documents, and appearing in juvenile court or adjudicative bodies. Additionally, students will participate in a community education project or support an advocacy effort aimed at improving outcomes for children. Through case rounds, a mandatory weekly seminar, and their case and project work, clinic students will learn to work collaboratively, practice self-regulated learning and self-reflection, synthesize facts and legal principles, and develop tranferrable lawyering skills. Pre or corequisites: Evidence (Lw 113) and Ethics and Professional Responsibility (Law 114). Limited to studednts who are eligible to receive a student practice license in Iowa.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 505. CHILDREN'S RIGHTS CLINC II. (1-4 Credits)
Students who have successfully completed the Children's Rights Clinic I (LAW 504) may take this course with faculty permission to continue to work in the Children's Rights Clinic for an additional semester. The number of credits is to be determined by the student and faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Children's Rights Clinic I (LAW 504). [Enrollment by permission only].
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 504
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 506. WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS CLINIC. (4-6 Credits)
Students will participate in the representation of persons who have been convicted of crimes and have potential claims of innocence. The WCC would work in partnership with the Midwest Innocence Project (MIP) to investigate and litigate cases in state post conviction proceedings and federal habeas. The course emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. Students typically work in teams of two. Casework includes assisting in investigation, writing and visiting incarcerated clients, researching legal issues, and writing legal pleadings. Students may also assist counsel during litigation. This is a two semester commitment. During the classroom component of the clinic, an emphasis will be placed on practical skill development, guest speakers, discussion of legal topics relevant to our work, and student case conferencing.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 113
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 510. ADV GEN CIVIL PRACTICE CLINIC. (0-4 Credits)
This course would differ from the General Practice Clinic in that each student would be assigned cases most likely to go to trial. In such cases, the advanced student would be the lead student attorney and a new general practice clinic student would second chair the trial. Students must have completed an entry level clinic course and have permission from the instructor. CR/NC
Level: Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 511. ADV CRIMNL DEFNSE CLINIC/TRIAL. (4 Credits)
This clinical program offers students the opportunity to explore criminal defense in depth by representing clients charged with simple, serious, and aggravated misdemeanors. Charges typically handled by student attorneys include crimes against persons, crimes against property, motor vehicle offenses, drug offenses including illegal possession of drugs, child endangerment, prostitution, perjury, and carrying weapons. Students also may serve as second chair in a limited number of felony cases. Students must have successfully completed an entry level clinic course or prosecution internship and must have permission from the instructor, who determines enrollment.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students with a classification of First Year Law may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 511L. ADV CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLINIC. (2-4 Credits)
This is a companion course to Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic (LAW 511). This is two credit hours of the total experience which is graded with a standard letter.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 513. WRNGFL CONVICTIONS CLINIC II. (4-6 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Wrongful Conivcitons Clinic (LAW 506).
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 517. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CLINIC. (4-6 Credits)
Juvenile Delinquency Clinic: Law students will represent youth charged in juvenile court with delinquent acts. Students will represent youth in informal adjustments, detention hearings, adjudicatory hearings (trials) and dispositional hearings (sentencing). The clinic includes a classroom component twice per week focusing on the procedural, constitutional, and statutory rules relating to youth charged as delinquents.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 519. ENTREP/TRANSACTIONAL CLINIC. (4-6 Credits)
Students enrolled in the Entrepreneurial/Transactional Clinic will provide comprehensive legal services to business startups, entrepreneurs, and community nonprofit organizations to help establish successful ""for profit"" and nonprofit enterprises. The Clinic's target clients include those entrepreneurs and business innovators, who are not able to afford retained legal counsel, and who are located in several underserved Des Moines neighborhoods. An ET Clinic student will interview assigned clients about their specific business ideas and plans. Students will provide advice to the client about choice of entities and then draft the requisite organization documents for the client. Depending on the type of entity selected, the student will create articles of incorporation and bylaws, or LLC certifcates of organization and operating agreements. A student may also evaluate a client's need for the protection of the client's intellectual property. This may trigger trademark or tradename registration with applicable state and federal agencies. Students also may furnish legal representation regarding common issues that confront small business owners, inluding, employment agreements and policies, Sub-S elections, leases, purchase agreements, financing arrangements, buy-sell agreements, and independent contractor agreements. The ET Clinic's general mission is to afford students an opportunity to apply classroom legal doctrines to real life business ventures - and help each student develop basic pracitce skills for common ""deal making"" situations that will confront them as practicing lawyers. Prerequisite: Business Associations (LAW 204).
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 204
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 520. REFUGEE LEGAL CLINIC. (3-6 Credits)
The Refugee Clinic will provide Drake Law students with the opportunity to engage in direct client representation on behalf of non-citizen applicants for asylum. Applications for asylum involve student representation before the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice Exceutive Office of Immigration Review (i.e. the Omaha Immigration Court), the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal Courts of Appeal under relevant student practice rules. Open to all 2L and 3L students who are concurrently enrolled in or have completed Immigration Law.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 263 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 521. ADV REFUGEE CLINIC. (1-3 Credits)
Students who have successfuly completed the introductory semester of the Refugee Clinic (LAW 520) may take this course with faculty permission to continue work in the Refugee Clinic for an additional semester.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 520
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 522. ADV WRONGFUL CONVICT CLINIC. (4-6 Credits)
Students who have successfully completed the introductory semester of the Wongful Convictions Clinic (LAW 506) may take this course with faculty permission to continue work in the Advanced Wrongful Convictions Clinic for an additional semester.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 506
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 550. FR-CHANGE/DVLPMT EUROPEAN LGL. (1-2 Credits)
In the first part of the course we will look at the major disruption being caused both to the United Kingdom and the European Union by the referendum in June 2016 for the UK to leave the Erupoean Union in 2019 (Brexit). We wlll examine the reasons for this populist vote, and the impact it is having on the hithertofore stable legal and constitutional system of the United Kingdon, and even the threat it poses to the continnued unity of the Kingdon. The second topic to be addressed is that of the legal systems of European countries, which have been subject to pressure to change and converge in the context of the European Union. In this course we will look at how certain issues are developing in the legal systems of Scotland (which is a mixed systerm, based partly on English law traditions, and partly on Continental law tradition) and France. For example, we will compare the written constitution of France with the largely non-written UK Constitution, and will examine the further devolution of legislative power in Scotland in the light of 2014 independence referendum; increasing legislative power in Wales; and the devolution to power to the Conseil Regionaux in France. We will also examine other topical questions in the various justice systems.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 551. FR - EUROPEAN UNION LAW. (1 Credit)
The European Union has become a formidable trading bloc, and the gross national product of the European Union countries will soon rival that of the United States. As international trade increases, it is imperative that U.S. lawyers understand how the community is organized. In this general introductory course, students explore the basic institutions and principles of the European Union as well as its procedures. The course looks also at the political reasons behind the creation of the European Union, and the impact of expansion to the former Soviet bloc countries of Eastern Europe. We will also look at the stresses and strains of recent years, and in particular of EU's reaction to the nationalistic and authoritarian trends in some of the Memeber States.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 552. FR - INTL/COMP FAMILY LAW. (1-2 Credits)
Family law changes constantly and is heavily influenced by local culture and history. This course will focus on the international and comparative aspects of family law. Students will acquire practical knowledge about how to deal with transnational family law disputes and participate in a negotitation session with foreign attorneys. In addition they will be challenged to rethink their assumptions about family law by examining how other countries deal with similar issues. Topics may include international child abduction, international adoption, recognition of marriage and divorce, establishing and enforcing child support transnationally, and mail-order brides.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 553. FR-INTL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (1 Credit)
This is an upper-level course that explores the history and development of international criminal law. The course will begin with a brief exploration of the impact of the first wave-the post World War II tribunals, and the second wave- the international, hybrid and mixed courts created since the 1990's, and continue with a survey of the obstacles to the enforcement of international criminal law in many of the conflict zones of the 21st century. We will study the procedures available in various national justice systems for victims or independent prosecutors/magistrates to commence criminal cases or civil actions against those allegedly responsible for atrocity crimes, including in non-territorial states based upon passive personality or universal jurisdiction.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 554. FR - GLOBAL ISSUES CRIM LAW. (1-2 Credits)
The course will focus on international and transnational criminal law because practicing lawyers are likely to encounter these areas. The main subjects will be transnational criminal law, terrorism, and genocide. Issues of jurisdiction, which are geneerally not adressed in detail in a first year criminal law course, will be incorporated into the analysis of these subjects. The course will also expolre some aspects of comparative criminal law. For example, it will examine how other systems view issues such as criminal intent, actus reus, and defenses by discussing the international tribunals' treatment of genocide cases.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, MJ in Intellectual Property, Master of Juris Pru Health Law or Master of Laws in Health Law programs.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 556. SUMMER IN FRANCE COURSE. (1 Credit)
This is an upper-level course that explores the history and development of international criminal law. The course will begin with a brief exploration of the impact of the first wave-the post-World War II tribunals, and the second wave- the international, hybrid and mixed courts created since the 1990s, and continue with a survey of the obstacles to the enforcement of international criminal law in many of the conflict zones of the 21st century. We will study the procedures available in various national justice systems for victims or independent prosecutors/magistrates to commence criminal cases or civil actions against those allegedly responsible for atrocity crimes, including in non-territorial states based upon passive personality or universal jurisdiction.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 557. FR-EUROPEAN MIGRATION LAW. (1 Credit)
The course will focus on the core issues of European migration law and the specific challenges that arise from the quasi-federal nature of the Europen Union. Through comparison with the U.S. legal system, students will analyze the similarities and the fundamental differences between the two systems.The course will explore the European Union's reaction to current migratory patterns in Europe, both those that exist within the EU and those that originate outside. We will examine the key distinction between the right to migrate granted to EU citizens and the status of other nationals of other countries. A particular focus will be placed on the EU's asylum policy, which is at the heart of many political and social issues related to migrations into the EU.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 560. FR - GLOBAL CYBER LAW. (1 Credit)
Cyber Law addresses the internet's relationship to technological and electronic elements. It encompasses many emerging legal issues that intersect with daily life, including privacy, cybercrime, commercial law, intellectual property, human rights law, social media and free speech. As these topics can be impacted by things like international conflicts, cyber warfare, and economic developments, the course's content will be at the cutting edge of the world's biggest issues. This class is relevant to students interested in nearly every legal discipline. For example: Family law is impacted when a child's Twitter or Snapchat feeds are admitted in court. Securities law is implicated when people donate to international causes online. The increasing presence of hackers and email breaches can impact everything from privacy law to presidential elections. The class will give students the opportunity to consider how the cyber world is increasingly impacting the physical world. There are no prerequisites for the course.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 562. FRANCE-COMP. CORPORATE LAW. (1 Credit)
This course introduces students to the legal problems presented by corporations and related business associations. Theses problems include inherent conflicts between managers and shareholders, and conflicts between the cooporation as a profit-seeking enterprise and third-party stakeholders. The course is designed to enhance students' understanding of the American legal system's response to these problems by examining and comparing foreign legal systems' responses to similar problems. The course also provides an introduction to comparaitve law and the benefits lawyers derive from its study.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 563. FR-TRANSNATIONAL CIVIL LITIGAT. (1 Credit)
With expanding globalization, it becomes very important for American lawyers to become familiar with the procedures for litigating desputes involving parties from outside the United States. In this course, we will survey some of the recurring issues that arise in transnational civil litigation in United States courts. The class sheds an international perspective on materials covered in Civil Procedure I and II. Topics considered may include personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants, choice of law, service of process abroad, discovery, parallel litigation, and the enforcement of foreign judgements.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 600. INDEPENDENT INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Student arranges a one-time internship with a government institution or nonprofit organization that permits the student to perform lawyering skills under the direction of a faculty member and a supervising attorney. Approval of the Associate Dean is required. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM Individual Legal Studies
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 601. SECURITIES LAW INTERNSHIP. (2 Credits)
Students serve as interns with attorneys within the securities regulatory agency for Iowa, working on a variety of securities regulatory matters. This course is graded CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 602. IOWA LEGAL AID INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students serve as interns with Iowa Legal Aid. Iowa Legal Aid is a nonporfit organization providing legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans who have nowhere else to turn. Students will participate in all stages of case intake and development including:client intake and counseling, document drafting and filing, hearings, and trials under the supervision of an Iowa Legal Aid Attorney. Students need 45 hours of work for each hour of course credit. Students may have the opportuinity to represent clients under the Iowa student practice ruel.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 603. ETHICS INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students are placed with the Iowa Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct. Interns work on all phases of complaints, performing fact finding, researching, and assisting prosecuting attorneys at ethics hearings before the Grievance Commission. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 114
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 604. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW INTERNSHIP. (2-3 Credits)
Students serve a semester-long internship with an administrative agency. Prerequisite: Administrative Law (LAW 252). This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 252
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 605. IA CIVIL RIGHTS COMM INTERN. (2-3 Credits)
Students investigate actual claimants. Students will typically screen eight to ten cases and write up a proposed disposition. Students can only enroll with the permission of the instructor, who communicates the Law School's and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission's (ICRC) expectations as to both the quantity and quality of the work. Students need 45 hours of work for each hour of credit. Course is graded CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 607. INSURANCE LAW INTERNSHIP. (2 Credits)
Students serve as interns with attorneys in the Legal Affairs Division of the Iowa Department of Insurance, participating in such varied activities as administrative decisions, enforcement actions, and developing public policy under supervision of the commissioner. Offered as CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Students in the Education or Zimpleman College of Business colleges may not enroll.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 609. FED PUBLIC DEFENDER INTERNSHIP. (3 Credits)
Students are exposed to the practical application of substantive law to the defense of criminal charges in the federal courts. Interns shadow their supervising attorney through at least one entire criminal proceeding from arrest through appeal. Interns draft legal documents, interview witnesses and clients, and participate in plea bargaining. This course is graded CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 610. CONSUMER LAW INTERNSHIP. (2-3 Credits)
Students serve a semester-long internship with either the Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney Gereral's Office or the Regulatory Counsel's Office of the Iowa Credit Union League. Students will gain experience and insight as to the state and federal compliance laws impacting credit unions, how credit unions manage consumer compliance requirements (and work with third party consultants to do so), and where the relevant federal agency is focusing in the future relative to consumer regulation of financial institutions. Prerequisites for the course include permission by faculty supervisor and approval by the field supervior in the AG's or Iowa Credit Union League's office. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 611. USDA INTERNSHIP. (1-4 Credits)
Students will receive real-life practical experience in the operation of United States Department of Agriculuture (USDA) agencies and implement various federal programs relating to agriculture and rural issues. The agencies involved with the internships include the state or regional offices, located in Des Moines for Rural Development (RD), Farm Services Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Consveration Service (NRCS), and Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA). This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 612. ADV PROSECUTOR INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
The advanced internship will center on complicated trial techniques, complex evidentiary issues and a more intensive look at the prosecutorial function. The advanced internship will offer law students the unique opportunity to first or second chair felony jury trial supervised by assistant county attorneys. As prerequisites, each student will need to have completed a standard prosecution internship (LAW 613 or 614) prior to enrollment. This course is graded CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 113 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 613. PROSECUTOR INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Under general supervision of the law faculty, students work for a prosecuting attorney, either full time during the summer or part time during a semester. Students participate in all aspectis of criminal prosecution, including witness preparation, pretrial and post-trial hearing, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, and juvenile court proceedings. Forty-five hours of work will fulfill the credit-hour obligation, and after that point students may receive an hourly stipend. Students must have completed Evidence (LAW 113) and Criminal Procedure I (LAW 236) prior to to enrollment, and should either have taken or be simultaneously enrolled in Trial Advocacy (LAW 113).
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 614. POLK CO PROSECUTOR INTERN. (3 Credits)
Students are placed in the Polk County Attorney's Office to develop skills necessary to practice as a trial attorney in prosecution. The internship allows students to participate in all aspects of criminal prosecution including witness preparation, pretrial and post-trial hearings, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, and juvenile court proceedings. Students must have completed Evidence (LAW 113) prior to enrollment, and should either have taken or be simultaneously enrolled in Criminal Procedure I (LAW 236). This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 615. INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH. (1-3 Credits)
An opportunity to engage in advanced research and writing. The subject of the research, the nature and quantity of the work required and the number of credits awarded are determined by the supervising professor. Not intended as a subsitute for offered courses. Students may earn credit for LAW 615 only once towards the hours needed for graduation. This course is graded CR/NC.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
AWR for LAW 615
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lab
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 616. LEGISLATIVE PRAC INTERNSHIP. (2-3 Credits)
This internship is designed to give students an experiential component bringing together the knowledge and skills gained in their prior legislative courses. During the legislative session, students are assigned as interns to public interest groups, associations, or government agencies that are advocating for or against legislation, or to the research staffs of legislative caucuses or support agencies. Course is offered CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 618. IA SPRM CT SCHLR RESEARCH. (3 Credits)
One third-year student will be selected for academic year residence at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building, co-authoring a law review article with an Iowa Supreme Court Justice. The research commitment extends over the entire academic year (fall/spring); however, credit for all hours will be given in the spring semester. Criteria for selection is as follows: A demonstrated commitment to scholarship (through participation in a law journal, significant research for faculty for publication, judicial internship, etc.), strong academic record, and faculty recommendations. Students should apply through the Associate Dean's office. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a classification of Third Year Law.
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 620. JUVENILE LAW INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students gain practical experience and insight into the juvenile justice system through placement in the Polk County Attorney's Office prosecuting juvenile delinquency and child abuse and neglect cases. Prerequisites - Children and the Law and Trial Advocacy. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 621. HONORS JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP. (6 Credits)
Student interns learn about the state (appellate) and federal (trial and appellate) judicial decision-making process through work with a federal trial or appellate judge, a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, or state appellate court. Prerequisites: A minimum of 3.25 CGPA and 45 credits completed, a faculty recommendation, and approval of the Judicial Internship Director and the Associate Dean.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 622. CHILDREN'S RTS INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students in this course will work on a variety of projects for the Middleton Center. Projects could include research and writing on topics of juvenile law, production of educational materials, work on the center newsletter, website materials, etc. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 623. JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students serve as judicial law clerks or as interns with public officials in a faculty-supervised program. Summer placement with federal and state judges, in other jurisdictions as well as in Iowa, is frequently arranged. Placement is at the discretion of the faculty supervisor after the student has completed not fewer than 30 hours of law school work with a minimum 2.3 cumulative grade point average. Course is graded CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 624. IA WORKERS COMP INTERNSHIP. (3 Credits)
The Industrial Commissioner is the top official for the administration of Iowa Workers' Compensation law. Students in this internship would work on a variety of projects for the Iowa Industrial Commissioner's Office located in Des Moines. The student would participate in the drafting of opinions in contested workers' compensation cases. This would entail working closely with the Iowa Industrial Commissioner and the Deputy Industrial Commissioners. Students would have a unique opportunity to apply the rules of administrative law and the doctrine of workers' compensation in a hands-on-setting. A student would be required to put in 45 clock hours per academic credit hour and could take from three (3) to six (6) credits. Approval of the Curriculum Commitee and the Associate Dean would be required for hours in excess of three (3). Workers' Compensation (LAW 244) is not required though it is strongly encouraged and students who have taken or who are pre-registered for the course will be given preference in selection. This course is graded CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 626. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INTERNSHIP. (2-3 Credits)
Students serve as interns with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the Environmental Division of the Iowa Attorney General's Office. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 627. LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP. (2 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 233
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 628. US ATTORNEY'S OFFC INTERNSHIP. (3 Credits)
Students work at the United States Attorney's Office in Des Moines on all matters of case development including: case investigation, grand jury proceedings, pretrial motions, jury trials, and post-trial procedures. Students must have completed both Evidence (LAW 113) and Criminal Procedure I (LAW 236) prior to enrollment. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 630. ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE INTERN. (2-3 Credits)
Students are placed in the Division of Criminal Appeals in the Iowa Attorney General's Office to develop skills in the area of criminal appellate practice. The internship allows students the opportunity to participate in all stages of appellate practice from briefing on motions for interlocutory appeals to the potential for arguing appellate cases at the Iowa Court of Appeals or Iowa Supreme Court. Students may not work in the Criminal Defense Clinic or Appellate Clinic at the same time as this internship. Students who have performed any criminal defense work in a private firm must perform a conflicts check and make appropriate arrangements to avoid ethical conflicts. Students must have completed Evidence (LAW 113) and Criminal Procedure I (LAW 236) prior to enrollment. Course offered as CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 631. JUVENILE COURT INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students gain practical experience and insight into the juvenile justice system through placement with a Polk County juvenile court judge doing research, observing hearings, drafting memos and sometimes decisions, and working on model court or court improvement projects when possible. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 632. JUVENILE LAW APPELLATE INTERN. (1-3 Credits)
Students gain practical experience and insight into the juvenile justice system through placement in the Attorney General's Office on appeals from placement on the Child Abuse Registry and Termination of Parental Rights. Students research and write briefs and represent the State in prehearing conferences and administrative hearings. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 633. ADV POLK CO PROSECUTOR INTERN. (3 Credits)
The advanced internship continues the development of student skills from the standard internship courses, with a focus on trial techniques, difficult evidentiary issues and more complex prosecutorial issues. The advanced internship intends to offer each student the opportunity to first or second chair felony jury trials supervised by assistant county attorneys. As prerequieites, each student will need to have completed a standard prosecution internship (LAW 613 or 614) prior to enrollment. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): LAW 613
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 634. DISABILITY RIGHTS IOWA (DRI). (2-3 Credits)
Students will have the opprotunity to work on a variety of disability law projects at Disability Rights Iowa, with a focus on the legal rights of children with disabilities. Students will interview potential clients, assist with monitoring restraint and seclusion practices at juvenile facilities, and do legal research and writing in support of litigation at DRI. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 635. L.L.M. RESEARCH PAPER. (2-4 Credits)
Individualized Legal Studies shall write a paper of two to four (2-4) credit hours under the supervision of a full-time member of the Drake law faculty. The minimum standards for the paper are as follows: The paper must be a written project of sufficient quality and suitably documented for a project of its type to be deemed of professional quality by the supervising professor. The project must be at least 35 pages long, double-spaced on 8 ½†x 11†paper, including any footnotes. The project must involve submission of a draft to the supervising professor, with the requirement of a rewrite at the option of that professor.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 636. LL.M/M.J. THESIS. (2-6 Credits)
An opportunity to engage in original, in-depth scholarly research. The subject of the research, the nature and quantity of the work required and the number of credits awarded are detrmined by the supervising professor. Not intended as a substitute for offered courses. Student may be required to present the theses as determined by the LL.M/M.J program Director.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate, LW_HL_MJ or MJ in Individual Legal Studies programs.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 637. SUPREME CT ADMIN INTERN. (3 Credits)
Student interns learn about administration of the state judicial system through work with the the Justices of the Iowa Supreme Court in their role supervising the judiciary. Students will work individually and in groups with the Jusctices of the Iowa Supreme Court developing and evaluating proposals for administrative reform of the judiciary. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 credit hours, a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated commitment to scholarship (through participation in a law journal, significant research for faculty for publication, judicial internship, etc.), a strong academic record, a faculty recommendation, and approval of the Associate Dean. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 638. ST PUBLIC DEFENDER INTERN. (3 Credits)
Students in this internship conduct witness interviews, perform legal research, attend court proceedings with the supervising attorney, help prepare for trial, and otherwise assist state public defenders on felony cases, but do not practice law under the student practice rule. Students learn from experienced defense attorneys about pretrial and trial preparation and procedure in the context of felony cases. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 639. ST PBLC DEFEND APPELL INTERN. (3 Credits)
Students in this internship research and write appellate briefs and argue the case before the Iowa Court of Appeals or the Iowa Supreme Court. Students are supervised by expierenced attorneys in the appellate division of the State Public Defenders Office. This course is CR/F.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 642. IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE INTRN. (1-3 Credits)
The internship consists of legal research and writing projects conducted by the intern in support of the Iowa Secretary of State's Office. The research topics will include: legislative proposals, administrative rulemaking, practical application of Iowa election code, election case law reviews, and compliance with federal laws. The intern may also attend meetings between the Election Divisions and legislators, other state and local government agencies, and outside groups. Other duties include responding to constituent inquiries and performing general legal research.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Juris Doctorate program.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 643. IA CNTR-CHILDREN'S JUSTICE INT. (2-3 Credits)
Students who intern at Kids First Law Center will work collaboratively with lawyers and educators to provide training on children's rights in the divorce context, as well as run educational workshops for children. Students will also have the chance to observe court hearings in high-conflict custody cases and learn about effective lawyering for children in such cases. They will also learn skills for effectively interviewing children, teachers, and other service providers as they gather information about their client. Family Law is recommended. CR/F
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 645D. LEARNING/PRACTICE SEMINAR. (0 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 646. FARM BUREAU INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Farm Bureau is a non-profit, national agricultural member association that also has state level organizations. Students working at the sate or national level can receive credit for work done as part of the organization legal or policy teams.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 647. ANIMAL LAW INTERNSHIP. (1-3 Credits)
Students who intern at the Animal Rescue League (ARL) Law Internship will work under the supervision of the ARL's in-house lawyer on legal issues relating to animals. Students will work on projects that entail research, analysis, and drafting in a variety of written forms, which may include memoranda, position papers, state surveys, manuals, and proposed legislation. Students will engage in oral communication regarding their projects both within the ARL and, depending on the projects, to an outside audience. The primary goal of the internship is to introduce 2L and 3L students to animal law issues; to give students opportunities to engage in legal investigation, research, analysis, and writing regarding those issues; and to assist students in the development of legal skills. Students are not required to have a student practice certificate for this internship, although students who do may on occasion perform work under the relevant student pracatice rules.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 648. REINTEGRATION ADVOCACY PROJECT. (4-6 Credits)
This internship will provide students a unique window into the collateral consequences for individuals who are justice involved and been through the justice systerm. Students will participate in completing in-depth legal assessments of persons reintegrating themselves back into the community after being incarcerated. The legal assessments will identify legal barriers and create feasible effective client interviewing and rapport building. Students will learn and advise clients about numerous legal issues (areas of law) and is a great way to prepare for a position in a general practice law firm upon graduation.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 649. ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE INTERN. (1-3 Credits)
Iowa State and Drake Athletics Departments offer the opportunity to work in their Compliance departments. The position are unpaid, but the participants may receive academic credit. Participants will engage in various compliance projects that will include research, writing, and monitoring. Compliance staff including an attorney on staff will supervise and collaborate with the participants throughout the internship and will provide necessary training, support and guidance. Students will be able to supplement their legal education with practical NCAA compliance experience. An interest in administrative law is a bonus, but not required. Interns will become familiar with various aspects of NCAA compliance including amateurism, recruiting, eligibility and financial aid and will become proficient with standard compliance software. The experience will involve research and writing as related to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and interns will also be able to establish a network of compliance professionals. Students seeking to participate in a similar athletics internship at another university must first seek approval through Professor Keith Miller by indentifying (1) the name of the attorney or J.D. who will be supervising the internship and (2) a summary of the intern duties.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 650. PUBLIC DEF JUVENILE PR INTRN. (2-3 Credits)
This internship will teach the students how to handle child and parent representation in Child in Need of Assistance cases, and youth defense in Delinquency cases. The objective of the Public Defender Juvenile Practice Internship (Polk County) are to immerse students in the everyday practice of juvenile law, and to grow their knowledge of Iowa law, procedure, and client management. Students will be sworn in as student-attorneys at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned juvenile law cases to manage. The students will be assigned these cases by the field supervisor, and the students will learn about the daily practice of juvenile law by regularly appearing in court. Students will meet with clients, argue in court, and file motions. Students will be encouraged to exercise their own judgment and discretion when managing cases.
Level: Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Credit/Fail (Law Only)
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Internship
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 800G. THE REGULATORY PROCESS. (3 Credits)
The course will prvide students with an understanding of the legislative and regulatory process. Students will study the legislative law-making process, administrative agency structure and regulatory authority; agency rule making, guidance and regulation processes; regulatory and statutory interpretation; monitoring of agency and legislative action; administrative advocacy; and administrative supervision, examination and enforcement. Students will also be exposed to statutes and regulations specific to various industries, such as financial services, health, insurance and employment.
Level: Graduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 801G. FOUNDATIONS OF LAW. (3 Credits)
This course introduces common law doctrines relevant to corporate liability, including basic concepts from contracts, sales, torts and criminal law.
Level: Graduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 802. LAW OF COMPLIANCE/RISK MGMT. (3 Credits)
This course covers the various legal issues that are handled by compliance professionals, such as regulatory and statutory compliance, supervision and enforcement, avoiding illegal activity, identifying and dealing with wrongdoing and corruption, conducting internal investigations, information security and eithcal considerations. Topics include development of compliance processes and controls, the role of various compliance professionals in organizations, internal investigations and processes, and external examination, such as supervision and enforcement.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 802G. LAW OF COMPLIANCE/RISK MGMT. (3 Credits)
This course covers the various legal issues that are handled by compliance professionals, such as regulatory and statutory compliance, supervision and enforcement, avoiding illegal activity, identifying and dealing with wrongdoing and corruption, conducting internal investigations, information security and ethical considerations. Topics include developement of compliance processes and controls, the role of various compliance professionals in organizations, internal investigations and processes, and external examination, such as supervision and enforcement.
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 803. COMP INTL ADMIN PROCEDURE. (3 Credits)
This three (3) credit course addresses foundational principles of administrative law in select international locations and compares them to American administrative law procedures. Students will take a comparative approach to the staples of administrative legal procedures as they exist in various jurisdictions. Students will look at decision-making procedures that guide commercial operations and learn research methods to idenifty key risks associated with operating abroad. Students will learn how to create, implement and maintain a dynamic compliance program that meets standards set by international treatises and sovereign governments. Throughout the online modules, students will apply lessons learned to real-world dilemmas encountered by organizations engaging in business abroad.
Level: Graduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 804. INS LAW:COMP/RISK MGMT TPCS. (3 Credits)
Insurance Law is a three-credit course that satisfies an elective credit for students enrolled in the online MJ in Compliance and Risk Management. The course focuses on issues and topics in insurance law and how these impact business operations. Subjects include insurance contract and it's interpretation; life, casualty and liability insurance; selection and control of risks; claims adjustment; and regulation of the insurance industry.
Level: Graduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Web Instructed
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 899. SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPL RISK. (0.5 Credits)
The Compliance and Risk Management intensive courses generally will run from Friday at 6p through Saturday at 6p and generally will focus on industry-specific compliance and risk management issues. The intensives will be open to program students and to anyone who registers and pays the registration fee. MJ and LLM Compliance and Risk Management students will receive one elective credit (not graded) for each TWO intensives they attend and for which they complete academic requirements. Academic requirements will include at least two hours of classroom instruction with appropriate assignments outside of class. JD students will be permitted to receive credit for attending an intensive, each TWO intensives that they attend and for which they complete academic requirements. JD students can enroll in an intensive with the permission of the program director. Attendees at the intensives who are not currently enrolled in any aspect of the Compliance and Risk Management program or as Drake JD students, who later apply for and are accepted in the Compliance and Risk Management MJ or LLM program, will receive one credit toward an MJ or LLM for each TWO intensives that they attend and for which they complete academic requirements. Intensives will be certified for continuing education, including Continuing Legal Education.
Level: Graduate, Law, Non Degree Coursework
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in a Juris Doctor, Master of Juris Pru or Master of Laws degrees.
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 901. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - HEALTH MJ. (3 Credits)
A study of the federal and state law that controls the administrative operation of government. Course emphasizes the powers that may be exercised by the administrative agencies, the principles of governing the exercise of those powers and the legal remedies available to persons aggrieved by administrative action.
Level: Graduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Master of Juris Pru Health Law program.
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 904. HLTH CARE BUS LAW/COMPLINCE MJ. (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of the primary areas of business law and compliance of interest to health care organizations. Students will consider a wide variety of source materials including case law, government directives, industry reports, and guest speakers. They will also participate in a realistic pre-trial health law simulation in which they will: practice client in-take; draft and respond to requests for production; develop interrogatories; depose witnesses; and advise clients.
Level: Graduate
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the following programs:
- Juris Doctorate
- LLM in Intellectual Property
- MJ in Intellectual Property
- Master of Juris Pru Health Law
- Master of Laws in Health Law
Primary grade mode: Standard Letter
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None
LAW 999. LAW TEST COURSE. (0 Credits)
Level: Graduate, Law
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None
Primary grade mode: Credit/No Credit
Schedule type(s): Independent Study, Lecture
Area(s) of Inquiry: None