7520. Legal Practice: Skills Capstone
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
The course connects research, analysis, and advocacy to a client-centered model of lawyering. Students begin by exploring professional pathways and preparing for their capstone simulations. Students then take part in an intensive capstone in client representation that emphasizes interviewing, counseling, negotiation, strategic decision-making, and effective client communication. Throughout, the course highlights the ethical dimensions of client representation and negotiation, reinforcing students’ professional responsibilities and judgment.