Skills Course Calendar
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Search for desired courses under the monthly calendar tabs below. Then register via LORA Self-Service using the course number (ex: LSKL-SKR1-0916) and selecting Add Section to Schedule. Then click "REGISTER." Please ensure that you see the green check mark confirming your registration and be aware that simply adding a course to your course plan does not mean you are registered. Successful registration will result in being automatically added to the course's Canvas page. Registration closes two days before the date for each course.
Fall 2023 Skills Course Calendar
LSKL-SKR1-0908: Client Interviewing in Criminal Practice
Date: Friday, September 8, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor(s): Meg Garvey & Radha Yerramilli
In this course students will learn to conduct interviews of clients accused of criminal offenses from a client-centered perspective that facilitates trust and open communication. An experienced criminal defense attorney will use simulations and interactive discussion to guide students through the substantive topics, interviewing techniques, and practical tips needed to counsel clients and obtain information necessary for effective representation of the accused.
Note: This course satisfies skills competency requirement SKR1: Client Interviewing. Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn skills credit.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-SKR1-0908. REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 6TH.
LSKL-GEN-0915: Maritime Primer
Date: Friday, September 15, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor(s): Prof. Arthur Crais
Louisiana and the Gulf South are the most active jurisdictions for maritime practice. This class will cover the practical application of basic concepts of maritime law and equip students to answer the following questions: What is the traditional test for maritime tort and contract jurisdiction? What is the distinction between jurisdiction and applicable law? What are navigable waters of the United States? What are the basic concepts of Jones Act Seaman status? Who is a Longshore Harbor Worker? Students will walk away with a broad understanding of maritime law which will assist with subsequent skill courses in the Maritime track.
Note: Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn skills credit.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-GEN-0915. REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT. 13TH.
LSKL-GEN-0922: Disaster Legal Advocacy
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor(s): Amelia Hoppe and Caroline Newman
Specialists in disaster law from Emergency Legal Responders will teach law students how their advocacy can have a meaningful impact on communities affected by disasters. Learn to advocate for the priority post-disaster needs of marginalized communities in areas such as construction fraud, insurance claims, disaster relief funds, landlord-tenant rights, and environmental damage.
Note: Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn a skills credit for this course.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-GEN-0922. REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT. 20TH.
LSKL-GEN-1013: Scholarly Writing
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor: Dean Mary Algero and Prof. Brian Barnes
This skills course is designed to help students achieve a scholarly writing goal of publishing a law review article. Learn how to transition from persuasive to scholarly writing, how to select and develop the right topic for your article, and how to conduct and incorporate scholarly research to maximize your chances of becoming a published scholar.
Note: Submission of a 100-word topic proposal or summary is required to receive skills credit.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-GEN-1013. REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 11TH.
LSKL-SKR2-1014: Negotiation & Mediation Skills
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor: Cherrell Simms Taplin
Lawyers often find themselves in negotiations, mediations, and mediation-like settings regardless of their practice area. This course will focus on fundamental negotiation skills, understanding the lawyer’s role in dispute resolution, applying negotiation techniques, and integrating these skills for an effective mediation.
Note: This course satisfies skills competency requirement SKR2: Negotiation. Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn skills credit.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-SKR2-1014. REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 12TH.
LSKL-SKR3-1027: Advocating for Racial Justice
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor: Sarah Omojola
This skills course will explore the role that systemic racism plays in creating and perpetuating injustice for marginalized communities within our legal and political systems. Learn the advocacy and organizing tools lawyers use to promote racial and social justice. The course will also highlight how to collaborate with diverse individuals and coalitions working to improve the quality of life for marginalized people and communities in a way that centers respect and community expertise.
Note: This course satisfies skills competency requirement SKR3: Cultural Competence. Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn skills credit.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-SKR3-1027. REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 25TH.
LSKL-GEN-1103: Workers' Compensation Skills
Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor(s): Hon. Diane Lundeen, Philip Borne, Corey Fitzpatrick
Students will gain practical knowledge of litigation involving the Workers Compensations Act and learn the Do's & Don'ts of practice before the administrative tribunals adjudicating these cases. This course is guided by worker's compensation practitioners from both the defense and plaintiff's side and a judge through interactive guided discussion. Students will receive instructional materials to help them in their future practice.
Note: This course satisfies the skills requirement for the Health Law Certificate. Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn a skills credit for this course.
(COMING SOON) REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-GEN-1103. REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV. 1ST.
LSKL-SKR4-1110: Setting Up Your Solo Practice
Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Room: LS 111 Instructor(s): Abid Hussain
Learn the “nuts and bolts” of how to set up your own legal practice from an attorney with years of experience as a successful solo practitioner. This course will highlight the business model of practice and teach students how to analyze productivity, improve the bottom line, and use other metrics to enhance your law firm as a business.
Note: This course satisfies skills competency requirement SKR4: Professionalism/Law Office Management. Students must submit a minimum 300-word reflection paper in order to earn a skills credit for this course.
REGISTER THROUGH LORA SELF-SERVICE USING COURSE NO. LSKL-SKR4-1110. REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV. 8TH.