In this course, students examine the estate planning process. They analyze the path of the probate process with a focus on Wisconsin laws. Students explore wills, trusts, estates, power of attorneys, and advanced directives. They investigate probate forms and procedures used in probate administration, and they examine law regulating the inheritance of property through intestacy. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the probate process with a focus on Wisconsin laws.

In this course, students analyze the fundamentals of effective legal writing. They draft a variety of documents including legal memoranda, memoranda, case briefs, pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to apply practical skills required for legal writing and analysis.

In this course, students analyze the theory and practical application of criminal law and procedure. They examine the basic classification of crimes and the processes by which Constitutional rights of defendants are upheld. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to assist attorneys practicing in the field of criminal law either as prosecutors or defense attorneys.

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

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Race, Ethnic, and Diversity Studies is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a basic history of immigration and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability, and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people.

This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered may include: construction & interpretation of graphs; descriptive statistics; geometry & spatial visualizations; math of finance; functions and modeling; probability; and logic. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation, and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course.

In this course, students build on basic civil litigation knowledge to analyze civil litigation procedures. They explore discovery procedures, trial processes, and appellate proceedings. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to assist with civil litigation case planning, development, and management.

In this course, students engage in legal research using traditional and electronic methods. They locate and cite relevant case law, statutory law, and administrative law as well as secondary sources. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply legal research and citation skills effectively.

In this course, students examine the legal aspects of the formation, operation, and dissolution of basic types of business organizations. They explore the use of technology to access, retrieve and manage electronically stored information as well as its ability to enhance collaboration. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the substance and procedure involving business organizations and how the use of technology increases the efficiency of the legal process.