Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Winter Break Course Offerings January 2018

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1 During the January 2018 break, the following on-site courses will be offered: Advanced Legal Research Winter Intensive Collaborative Family Law I-FinS (Introduction to Financial Statements) Section A I-FinS (Introduction to Financial Statements) Section B IMAP (Representation in Mediation) ITAP (Intensive Trial Advocacy Program) ITRANS (Intensive Transactional Lawyering Program) Negotiation Theories and Skills In addition, Cardozo is pleased to offer the following classes that will take place outside of the traditional classroom environment: Lawyering in Washington, DC Pro Bono Project: Refugee Rights in Israel Course descriptions, including the specific meeting dates and additional fees for all these classes can be found in this document. Please be aware that the credits earned in winter-term courses cannot be used to satisfy the minimum credit requirement for the spring 2018 semester. Registration for Pro Bono Project: Refugee Rights in Israel This course is only open to students selected via an application process. Students interested in this program must fill out an application (accessible HERE) and submit it, along with all supporting documentation, to Mr. Joshua Epstein. Application materials must be brought to Mr. Epstein in person in Room 901. All Pro Bono Project applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4 th. Interviews for the Pro Bono Project will take place the week of October 16 th. Registration for Lawyering in Washington, DC This course is only open to students selected via an application process. Students interested in this program must fill out an application (accessible HERE) and submit it, along with all supporting documentation, to Ms. Elizabeth Fanneron in the Office of the Dean. Application materials can be brought to Ms. Fanneron in person in Room 1010 or sent to her via to elizabeth.fanneron@yu.edu. All 1

2 Lawyering in Washington, DC applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, October 16 th. Registration for all other January-term courses: Students interested in taking any of the other January term course offerings can either go to the Office of the Registrar in person to complete a registration form; or fill out the registration form online (accessible HERE) and submit it to the Office of the Registrar via or fax. Registration for all the on-site classes will open at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 2 nd and will end at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 16 th. If, by the deadline, more people have signed up for any course than the class cap allows, selections will be made by lot, with preference given to 3Ls and LLMs over 2Ls, and then 2Ls over 1Ls. (See individual course descriptions for information regarding 1L registration and grading.) Anyone not selected will be automatically placed on a waiting list; should spaces open up prior to the start of the course, they will be filled randomly from the waiting list. If fewer people than the class cap allows have submitted a card by the deadline, all will be registered for the course, and others can register on a first-come, first-served basis thereafter as space allows. Students selected for a course will be notified via by Tuesday, October 17 th. Fee Due Dates and Class Drop Information: Payment for all January-term courses is due no later than Monday, November 20. You may drop any of the January term courses and receive a full refund until November 20, Because specific funds must be committed by then, no refund (either partial or whole) will be allowed for those dropping any of the January term courses after November 20, Any students interested in dropping a course must do so in person at the Office of the Registrar, Room Financial Aid Information: Need-based grants may be available to eligible students for ITAP; Lawyering in Washington, DC; and Pro Bono Project: Refugee Rights in Israel only. Financial aid for all other winter offerings would consist of student loans. 2

3 Advanced Legal Research Winter Intensive Professor: Vogel Credit: 1 Pre-requisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award one (1) credit towards the JD Class cap: 20 Students Advanced Legal Research (ALR) provides an explanation of the process of legal research using all types of federal and New York State primary materials; emphasis is placed on administrative and statutory sources. Explanations of the appropriateness of computer-based legal research are integrated with the use of print sources. Problems that require the use of computer-assisted legal research are assigned. The curriculum and expectations are the same for the condensed course as the regular semester ALR course, but in a very focused timeframe. In January 2018, this class will meet from 9:00 am 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday, January 8 th through 12 th. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. In addition, students will be completing assignments each day and should plan time in the afternoon of each class day to complete the assignments and preparation for the next day s class. There is no additional fee for this course. The course will be graded pass/fail. In order to pass, students must attend all class sessions and satisfactorily complete all of the required research exercises. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ONLY 2L AND 3L JD STUDENTS. 3

4 Collaborative Family Law Professor: Berner Credit: 1 Pre-requisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award one (1) credit towards the JD Class cap: 24 Students This interactive class will introduce students to Collaborative Family Law, the newest and fastest growing alternative dispute resolution process, which offers a new framework and skill set to help attorneys resolve conflicts out of court. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, discussion and role play exercises, students will learn the fundamental concepts and basic skills that underlie the Collaborative framework. The class will be structured around the actual stages of the collaborative negotiation process, from the initial consultation with clients and assessing appropriateness of the process, to the joint meetings, through the "end game" of negotiating a collaborative settlement. There is an additional fee for this course of $100. This one credit Pass/Fail course will require reading, written reflection, and class participation in order to achieve a passing grade. In January 2018, this class will meet on Tuesday, January, 2nd from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Wednesday, January 3rd from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, BUT REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO LL.M AND 3L STUDENTS, AND THEN 2L STUDENTS, BEFORE ANY 1L STUDENTS WILL BE ENROLLED. 4

5 I-FinS (Introduction to Financial Statements) SECTION A (Advanced Section) Professor: TBD Credits: 2 Pre/Corequisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award two (2) credits towards the JD Class cap: 60 Students In this 3 day Accounting and Valuation Interactive Intensive, students will learn to read income statements and balance sheets, and the key links between financial statements, gain a solid understanding of corporate valuation in the context of investment banking, and learn Excel keyboard shortcuts, efficient worksheet navigation, formula construction and financial functions. This is the same course taught to first year associates in a major law firm, and several financial institutions. This is a pass/fail course. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $200. Section A of this class is designed for students with a background in business, finance, accounting or valuation, or who otherwise are familiar with financial statements. Students who are beginners to the subject matter should sign up for Section B of this class. **This class is not open to students that took I-FinS B (for Beginners) in a prior semester** In January 2018, this class will meet on the following dates and times: Monday, January 8: 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM; Tuesday, January 9: 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM; Wednesday, January 10: 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, BUT REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO LL.M AND 3L STUDENTS, AND THEN 2L STUDENTS, BEFORE ANY 1L STUDENTS WILL BE ENROLLED. 5

6 I-FinS (Introduction to Financial Statements) SECTION B (Beginner s Class) Professor: TBD Credits: 2 Pre/Corequisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award two (2) credits towards the JD Class cap: 60 Students In this 3 day Accounting and Valuation Interactive Intensive, students will learn to read income statements and balance sheets, and the key links between financial statements, gain a solid understanding of corporate valuation in the context of investment banking, and learn Excel keyboard shortcuts, efficient worksheet navigation, formula construction and financial functions. This is the same course taught to first year associates in a major law firm, and several financial institutions. This is a pass/fail course. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $200. Section B of this class is designed for students who are beginners to the subject matter. Students with a background in business, finance, accounting or valuation, or who otherwise are familiar with financial statements should sign up for Section A of this class. In January 2018, this class will meet on the following dates and times: Monday, January 8: 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM; Tuesday, January 9: 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM; Wednesday, January 10: 9:15 AM - 6:30 PM THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, BUT REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO LL.M AND 3L STUDENTS, AND THEN 2L STUDENTS, BEFORE ANY 1L STUDENTS WILL BE ENROLLED. 6

7 (IMAP) Representation in Mediation Professor: White Credits: 2 Pre/Corequisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award one (2) credits towards the JD Class cap: 24 Students This intensive, interactive course introduces students to negotiation and mediation theory and develops strategies and skills for effective attorney representation in mediation. The course will examine attorney responsibilities in advising clients about dispute resolution options, in preparing both the case and the client for mediation, and in representing the client effectively in the mediation session itself. There will be a substantial reading assignment prior to the commencement of the course. The program will culminate in the students participating in a mock mediation coached by seasoned mediators. The course will have a take-home examination which will be available after the final class. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $200. In January 2018, this class will meet on the following dates and times: Monday, January 8: Noon - 5:30 PM; Tuesday, January 9: Noon - 5:30 PM; Wednesday, January 10: Noon - 5:30 PM; Thursday, January 11: Noon - 5:30 PM; Friday, January 12: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Please note: In addition to the class hours outlined above, students will be required to devote a substantial amount of time to class preparation work in the evenings and on weekends during the course. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, BUT REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO LL.M AND 3L STUDENTS, AND THEN 2L STUDENTS, BEFORE ANY 1L STUDENTS WILL BE ENROLLED. THIS IS A GRADED COURSE FOR ALL STUDENTS EXCEPT FOR 1L STUDENTS. ANY 1L STUDENTS WHO TAKE THIS CLASS WILL BE GRADED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS. IF A 1L STUDENT 7

8 WANTS TO TAKE THIS CLASS FOR A LETTER GRADE S/HE MUST WAIT TO TAKE IT DURING HIS/HER SECOND OR THIRD YEAR. 8

9 ITAP (Intensive Trial Advocacy Program) Professor: Sternheim, plus guest instructors Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Evidence (may be waived by the Director) Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award three (3) credits towards the JD Enrollment: Open only to 2L and 3L JD students. Interested LLM students should contact Peter Walsh at pwalsh@yu.edu. Class cap: 130 Students This is a hallmark, intensive program of individualized instruction in trial advocacy taught between fall and spring semesters by a faculty of experienced civil and criminal trial attorneys from the metropolitan area. Students learn and practice fundamental skills involved in direct and cross examination, the introduction of documents and tangible objects into evidence, opening and closing statements, and making a record (objections, offers of proof, motions in limine). Daily class participation, individual reviews of student performance on videotape, as well as demonstrations and lectures by outstanding practitioners, culminate with each student conducting a one-day mock trial before a jury. ITAP is taught in small groups of 10 and instructors seek to create a supportive atmosphere in which even those students who doubt their ability to do trial work feel comfortable. National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) court materials are used. ITAP 2018 runs from Wednesday, January 3, 2018 to Tuesday, January 16, 2018, including Sundays. This is a pass/fail course. Attendance is mandatory each day; no absences are allowed. There is an additional fee for this course of $975. Partial scholarships are available. Scholarship details will be distributed at the ITAP Orientation meeting on Wednesday, November 1, All scholarships will be awarded before the ITAP materials fee is due. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ONLY 2L AND 3L JD STUDENTS; INTERESTED LLM STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT PETER WALSH AT PWALSH@YU.EDU. ***STUDENTS MAY TAKE ANY 2 OF THE FOLLOWING TRIAL ADVOCACY COURSES, BUT NOT ALL 3: (1) INTRODUCTION TO TRIAL ADVOCACY, (2) ADVANCED TRIAL ADVOCACY, AND (3) ITAP.*** 9

10 ITRANS (Intensive Transactional Lawyering Program) Professors: Greenberg-Kobrin/Gautier Credits: 3 Pre/Corequisite: None; Recommended: Corporations Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award three (3) credits towards the JD Class cap: 32 Students What is it like to be a transactional lawyer? This two week intensive course brings transactional law to life. Using a realistic simulation of an M&A deal, students become immersed in the transaction process and gain the critical fundamental skills needed to effectively reach their clients goals. Working in teams, students learn by doing contract drafting, transactional issue analysis, negotiations, communications, matter management, due diligence, preparation of closing documents and client service. The intensive experience includes interactive workshops with exercises, keynote speakers, guided drafting work sessions, client meetings, coaching and feedback, and negotiation strategy, practice and debrief sessions, all designed to provide students ample opportunities to develop their skills. The course culminates with the final deal negotiation. Students are taught by Cardozo full-time and adjunct faculty, along with respected lawyers in transactional practice who provide practical experience-based coaching and feedback throughout the program, and who observe and critique the final negotiation. This is a pass/fail course. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $300. In January 2018, this class will run from Tuesday, January 2 nd through Friday, January 12 th. Please note: In addition to the regular class meeting times, students will be required to devote a substantial amount of time to class preparation work in the evenings and on weekends throughout the course. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO L.L.M., 3L, AND 2L STUDENTS. 10

11 Negotiation Theories and Skills Professor: Tsur Credits: 2 Pre/Corequisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award two (2) credits towards the JD Class cap: 24 Students This seminar provides students an introduction to both theoretical and practice-based foundations of negotiation. Through simulation-based exercises and classroom discussions, the course will cover the elements of both integrative and distributive bargaining; barriers to agreement and strategies to overcome them; the nature of dialogue; negotiation power; the role of culture, gender and race in negotiations; negotiation preparation, tactics, initial and responsive strategies, and ethics. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $200. In January 2018, this class is scheduled to meet on the following dates and times: Sunday, Jan. 7th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday, Jan. 8th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tuesday, Jan. 9th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday, Jan. 10th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday, Jan. 11th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, Jan. 14th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Please note: In addition to the class hours outlined above, students will be required to devote a substantial amount of time to class preparation work in the evenings and on weekends during the course. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, BUT REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO LL.M AND 3L STUDENTS, AND THEN 2L STUDENTS, BEFORE ANY 1L STUDENTS WILL BE ENROLLED. THIS IS A GRADED COURSE FOR ALL STUDENTS EXCEPT FOR 1L STUDENTS. ANY 1L STUDENTS WHO TAKE THIS CLASS WILL BE GRADED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS. IF A 1L STUDENT 11

12 WANTS TO TAKE THIS CLASS FOR A LETTER GRADE S/HE MUST WAIT TO TAKE IT DURING HIS/HER SECOND OR THIRD YEAR. 12

13 Lawyering in Washington, DC Professors: Gilles/Herz Credits: 1 Pre/Corequisite: None Skills credit: This course does not award any skills credits. NOTE: This class is only open students selected through the application process. All students are welcome to apply. This week-long program exposes students to various modes of legal practice that are unique to our nation s Capitol. Students meet with top-tier lawyers working in regulatory agencies, government, nonprofits and private practice, and attend an argument at the U.S. Supreme Court. Two members of the Cardozo faculty accompany students to provide an academic framework for these discussions. In January 2018, this class will run from Sunday, January 7 th through Friday, January 12 th. This is a pass/fail course. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $2,000 (students can apply for partial scholarships). In addition to participation in all of the events in Washington, DC, students will be required to submit a 5-7 double-spaced page response paper after the conclusion of the course. 13

14 Pro Bono Project: Refugee Rights in Israel Professors: Getgen-Kestenbaum/Kearney Credits: 2 Pre/Corequisite: None Skills credit: Successful completion of this course will award two (2) credits towards the JD NOTE: This class is only open students selected through the application process. All students are welcome to apply. The Pro Bono Project: Refugee Rights in Israel is an intensive legal service experience in which student teams will receive pre-departure training and then will partner on the ground with one of several refugee and human rights organizations providing legal assistance to refugees in Tel Aviv. In collaboration with refugee and human rights organizations, and under Cardozo Law faculty supervision, Cardozo law students will assist in providing legal services toward securing and advancing the rights of asylum-seekers in Israel, and also may engage in policy advocacy for increasing overall refugee protection in the country. Through this pro bono service experience, students will receive training on international refugee protection and issues facing refugees in Israel. In addition, the training will cover lawyering skills necessary to complete the work on the ground. The specific work of the project will be determined in partnership with refugee rights organizations and will allow students to fulfill the hours toward the pro bono requirement for the New York Bar Exam. Based primarily in Tel Aviv, the program will include a day long guided tour of Jerusalem and an opportunity to work in Tel Aviv. This program will run from January 4 15, This is a pass/fail course. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. There is an additional fee for this course of $3,400 without airfare (students can apply for partial scholarships). This fee includes: Hotel accommodation (shared, double rooms), daily breakfast, some lunches and dinners, airport ground transportation in Tel Aviv, transportation to group activities, a basic medical insurance plan, and a day trip to Jerusalem. The fee does not include supplemental insurance, international airfare, and some meals. Group direct international flights from a New York airport to Tel Aviv will cost around $1,