Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida
Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida
Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida
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With an eye to preparing students for the practice <strong>of</strong> law the moment<br />
they step <strong>of</strong>f the campus as graduates, the <strong>Levin</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> in 2010<br />
adopted a new mission statement that refocuses its curriculum. The new<br />
mission emphasizes a legal education with competency in five areas.<br />
Toward a new mission: Refocusing the curriculum<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
Legal analysis including knowledge <strong>of</strong> laws and<br />
rules, the ability to apply laws and rules to different<br />
factual settings, and the ability to engage in legal<br />
argumentation.<br />
Legal research and writing including the ability to<br />
conduct independent legal research and produce<br />
legal writings <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional quality.<br />
Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> client services including interviewing<br />
and counseling skills.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> dispute processing and legal<br />
problem solving including litigation, settlement,<br />
and transactions.<br />
Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional responsibility<br />
and identity including knowledge <strong>of</strong> the shared<br />
values <strong>of</strong> the legal pr<strong>of</strong>ession and ethical problem<br />
solving, the skills to create a pr<strong>of</strong>essional identity,<br />
and the skills to work with people from diverse<br />
backgrounds.<br />
PROSPECTUS<br />
PROSPECTUS 21<br />
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