Fall 2013 Class Descriptions : Upper-Division Required
LWAA555 Constitutional Law I (Laurence Claus)
4 credit(s)
The study of the United States Constitution, stressing the theory and practice of judicial interpretation and review, the separation of federal powers, the relation of the states to the federal government, and specific powers of the federal government - in particular the tax, treaty, war and commercial powers. In addition, the course will discuss freedom of speech, takings, and contract clause issues.
LWAA580 Professional Responsibility (David McGowan, Junichi P. Semitsu)
3 credit(s)
The roles of the lawyer in society and the obligations implied in those roles are examined. Topics include disciplinary standards and procedures, the history and organization of the legal profession; avoiding conflict of interest; obligations to clients, the courts, and society, and conflicts presented by the adversary system for settlements of disputes; and responsibilities of lawyers as public servants and citizens. American Bar standards will be reviewed.
LWAA590 Tax I (Herbert I. Lazerow)
3 credit(s)
Concentration(s): Taxation (MSLS), Taxation (LLMC)
Tax I provides students with an understanding of the basic principles of federal income tax, including gross income, deductions, tax accounting, capital transactions, and income shifting. Required for upper-class students.
