Course Descriptions

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Law Journal Editing and Research (LWGC538)

Instructor(s): Macklin Thornton

1 credit(s), H/P/L/F Graded

This course is offered only to students who are editorial board members of Law Review, International Law Journal, and Journal of Climate and Energy Law. This course provides students with an understanding of editorial and publication processes through faculty supervised training. Topics include editing, editorial research, article selection, and other aspects of journal operations. The course is taught by a adjunct faculty member who meets regularly with students, provides them with specific and individualized feedback on their contributions, and provides guidance on journal operations.

Students will be graded on the basis of class attendance and participation, and performance on class assignments and a final exam.

Legal Writing & Research, GRAD (LWGC560)

Instructor(s): Leslie Morsek

2 credit(s), H/P/L/F Graded

This course, which is offered only to students in the LLM, MSLS and Exchange programs, focuses on providing students with: (1) a broad overview of the structure of the U.S. legal system; (2) techniques for successful research , writing and practice of law in the U.S. courts; (3) an introduction to the objective analytical skills that promote success in coursework and in the profession; (4) an introduction to persuasive writing techniques; and (5) techniques for success in class and examinations. The course has a very low student-faculty ratio and faculty carefully review each student’s research and writing assignments. Students are provided opportunities to meet with their professor and revise their written work.

Note:

This course is for students in the LLM, MSLS, and Exchange programs only.

Low Income Tax Incentives (LWTE543)

Instructor(s): Staff

2 credit(s), Letter Graded
Requirement(s): Writing
Concentration(s): Public Interest Law (JD), Taxation (LLMUS), LLM in Taxation (LLMT), Taxation (MSLS)

This course will focus on how and why the government uses the tax law to provide income support, housing, and jobs to low-income families and encourage economic development in low-income communities. The course will provide an in-depth candid review of the political, economic, social, and budget considerations relating to the formulation, drafting, and enactment of these provisions. The course will also explore the intersection of tax policy and our criminal justice system. Tax I is not a prerequisite.

Note:

This course is taught by US Tax Court Judge Maurice B. Foley.

This is a synchronous distance education course. Judge Foley will be in San Diego to teach the first two classes in person.  Thereafter, classes will be taught via Zoom.