UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 VIEWBOOK Keith Aoki, Professor of Law On the cover (clockwise from left): ADMINISTRATION Albert Lin, Professor of Law; KEVIN R. JOHNSON VIKRAM AMAR Bandana Kohli ‘08; Dean Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Baraa Kahf ‘08; HOLLIS L. KULWIN Erin Haney ‘08; Senior Assistant Dean ADAM TaLLEY Leo Bitoy ‘10 for Student Affairs Senior Assistant Dean for Administration ADMISSIONS SHARON PINKNEY Assistant Dean for Admission and Enrollment 530.752.6477 | [email protected] CAREER SERVICES MINDY BAGGISH Director 530.752.6574 | [email protected] FINANCIAL AID LAWRENCE GALLARDO Director 530.752.6573 | [email protected] REGISTRAR NICOLE WATERMAN Registrar 530.752.7279 | [email protected] OUR MISSION T H E M ISSION OF THE S C H O O L O F L AW O F T H E U NIVERSITY OF C ALIFORNIA, DAVIS, IS TO BE A NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZE D L E A D E R I N T H E D EVELOPMENT AN D D ISSEMINATION OF LEGAL KNOWLE D G E , A S W E L L AS THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS TO BECOME SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE LAWYERS COMMITTE D T O PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AN D H I G H E T H I C A L STAN D AR D S , A N D T O P R O V I D E S I G N I F I C A N T PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH LAW REFORM AN D PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES. T H R O U G H I T S FACULTY, STU D E N T S , A N D G R A D U AT E S , T H E S C H O O L O F L AW SEEKS TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TOWAR D SOLVING THE COMPLEX LEGAL PROBLEMS CONFRONTING OUR SOCIETY. MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN In the modern clinics, and externships are second to none and global economy, enable students to earn academic credit and the study of law gain first-hand exposure to legal professionals is a gateway to and institutions, honing practical lawyering opportunity. At the skills while contributing directly to the greater UC Davis School good. Students thrive in a small and supportive of Law, housed learning environment that fosters collaboration in Dr. Martin with a remarkably accessible faculty. The Luther King, Jr., end result can be seen in the success of our Hall, students graduates in job placement, bar admission, enjoy the benefits careers marked by high ethical standards, and a of attending one dedication to public as well as private service. of the world’s On behalf of our faculty, students, staff, and leading law schools. The faculty combines, alumni, I invite you to most seriously consider like no other law school, teaching and research the study of law at the UC Davis School of Law. excellence. The School’s internationally renowned faculty conducts a challenging academic program with specialties as varied as corporate law, environmental law, international and comparative law, ethics, immigration law, KEVIN R. JOHNSON and public interest law. Moreover, the School DEAN AND MABIE-APALLAS PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND CHICANA/O STUDIES of Law’s trial and appellate advocacy programs, MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN 1 ACADEMIC PROGRAM Alan E. Brownstein, Professor of Law, Boochever and Bird Chair for the Study and Teaching of Freedom and Equality The UC Davis School of Law offers a three-year full-time program leading environmental law, human rights, criminal prosecution and to the Juris Doctor degree, as well as programs for LL.M., M.I.C.L. defense, labor law, tax law, and juvenile law, and with state (Masters of Laws in International Commercial Law), and combined and federal judges. Because of the Law School’s proximity to degrees. The School, accredited by the American Bar Association and the California state capital, students interested in the political a member of the Association of American law Schools, was founded process are able to collaborate with legislators, legislative in 1962 and quickly climbed into the top-tier ranking of national law committees, the Governor’s office, and lobbyists. In addition, schools, where it remains today. in-house legal clinics provide specialized instruction in civil rights, family law and domestic violence, prisoners’ rights, and The School’s traditional and emerging areas of strength include business immigration law. Through participation in these programs, law, criminal law and procedure, environmental and natural resources students hone their lawyering skills, give back to the community, law, health care law and bioethics, human rights and social justice and learn firsthand about ethics and human rights. law, intellectual property law, international law, and public interest law. Certificate programs are offered in Public Service Law, Environment The Juris Doctor program is designed for full-time students. and Natural Resources Law, and Pro Bono Service. The School of Law does not offer part-time or evening programs and admits students at the beginning of the fall semester only. The School gives academic credit for participation in a variety of learning To earn a JD degree, a student must complete six semesters of programs outside the traditional classroom, including clinicals, public study in residence, earn 88 semester credits, pass all required service law, pro bono work, moot court, trial advocacy, and scholarly courses, complete an advanced writing requirement and skills journals. The externship program confers academic credit for work in requirement, and earn a 2.0 grade point average or above. 2 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS ACA D EMIC S U P P O R T AREAS OF CONCENTRATION The UC Davis School of Law offers a unique academic success program that begins the first week • Business Law of classes and continues through to the bar exam. Introduction Week eases the transition into law • Criminal Law and Procedure school before regular classes begin by offering 1L students the opportunity to attend a one-unit • Environmental and class that provides an introduction to the basic concepts of law and its historical roots. Introduction Natural Resources Law Week also allows the first-year class to get to know each other and become comfortable in their new • Health Care Law and Bioethics surroundings prior to the return of second- and third-year students. King Hall’s Academic Success Program provides tutorial assistance for all first-year students by employing knowledgeable and • Human Rights and Social Justice Law supportive second- and third-year student tutors. In addition, the director of Academic Success offers note-taking, case briefing, and exam skills workshops; study plan and learning styles assessments; • Intellectual Property Law personal academic counseling; and a series of bar exam preparation seminars. Also at King Hall is • International Law the Academic Success Resource Center, with study aids available for student use, sample practice • Public Interest Law exams, and other information students may need to achieve their academic goals. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS SMALL CLASSES • Environmental and To maximize the learning experience, first-year students at UC Davis School of Law benefit from Natural Resources Law small classes. Students typically have one course of no more than 35-40 students, and the largest • Public Interest Law substantive first-year course ordinarily has no more than 60-65 students. • Pro Bono Program AND CURRICULUM FIRST-YEAR CURRICULUM The first-year curriculum is prescribed and provides the essential framework for subsequent legal study. INTRODUCTION TO LAW CRIMINAL LAW The first week of law school constitutes a basic This course studies the basis and limits of criminal liability, covering the constitutional, introduction to the concepts of the law, the statutory, and case law rules that define, limit, and provide defenses to individual historical roots of common law and equity, the liability for the major criminal offenses. precedent system in its practical operation, the modes of reasoning used by courts and attorneys, LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I and the fundamentals of statutory interpretation. Students develop and practice basic legal research strategies and writing skills. CIVIL PROCEDURE LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II This study of civil actions focuses on the methods Students develop persuasive writing and oral advocacy skills, completing integrated used by federal and state courts to resolve civil research and writing assignments: complaints, strategic defense office memorandums, disputes. motions to dismiss in federal court, and appellate briefs, with oral arguments by all students. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I Students learn the principles, doctrines, and PROPERTY controversies regarding the basic structure and This course presents the doctrines and concepts of property law, with primary emphasis division of powers in the U.S. government. on real property. Course topics include the estates in land system, the landlord-tenant relationship, conveyancing, and private and public land-use control. CONTRACTS This course examines the sorts of promises that TORTS are enforced and the nature of protection given Students gain familiarity with legal rules, concepts, and approaches pertinent to promissory obligations in both commercial and the recovery for personal injuries, property damages, and harm done to intangible noncommercial transactions. interests. ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM 3 CURRICULUM CURRICULUM CLUSTERS YEARS TWO AND THREE The work during years two and three is elective, except for required courses in professional responsibility and lawyering skills, and a writing requirement. A wide range of elective courses and seminars are offered, though not every class is taught each year. Law students may receive credit for courses taken in other UC Davis departments and for courses satisfactorily