LAW 560 Academic and Professional Skills for U.S. Law Studies I for LLM Students (2 units)This course is designed to help foreign law students succeed in our LL.M. program by focusing on and improving students’ communication and listening skills. This course will help students improve their English in a legal setting by teaching students how to effectively read and brief cases, participate in class discussions, and answer a law school exam.


Students will be encouraged to improve their vocabulary and pronunciation skills through group exercises and class discussions. In addition, students will learn listening strategies and techniques for taking clear and effective notes from lectures.


Candidates must have a JD and at least five years of practical experience, including experience in the course subject matter. Teaching experience is preferred. In addition, this course will be taught on campus, so instructors must be local.


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