LSLW 501 ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN THE LEGAL
ENVIRONMENT
A study of ethical and professional issues faced in the legal environment.
Familiarization with existing and proposed ethical standards and guidelines.
Development of a framework from which to undertake the analysis of ethical
dilemmas. Analysis of issues of propriety and responsibility.
LSLW 511 RESEARCH METHODS AND ANALYSIS
Advanced study of legal research methodology and legal analysis which includes
preparation of scholarly legal research papers. Exploration of ethical and
philosophical issues related to legal research and writing applications.
LSLW 512 STATUTURY AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS
Study of legislative and administrative process" including the creation,
application and interpretation of statutory and administrative law. Required
research includes use of primary and secondary legislative and administrative
law materials as well as legislative history.
LSLW 520 PRIVATE CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY: CONTRACTS AND
TORTS
Study of theoretical and substantive aspects of common law actions in
comparison with statutory enactments affecting the relationships of individuals
under covenant or duty.
LSLW 531 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
A critical analysis of the body of law which regulates government agencies and
their relations with the pubic. Examination of federal and state administrative
law, regulations, rules and procedures.
LSLW 538 TRADEMARK LAW
Comprehensive study of procedural and substantive aspects of trademark
selection, registration, use and protection within the context of intellectual
property and policy issues.
LSLW 540 CRIMINAL TRIAL PREPARATION
Preparation and trial of a criminal case as studied through case law,
procedures, techniques and strategies. Contrast of New Jersey and Federal
criminal procedure. Study of investigation, pleadings, motions discovery, jury
selection, evidentiary problems, direct and cross-examination and summations.
Extensive use of simulation exercises.
LSLW 541 ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE LEGAL
ENVIRONMENT
The goal of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations
and practical applications of computer applications in the legal environment.
The course will utilize a model and method approach which will present theory
and procedure in a case problem context. The course will acquaint students with
various computer processes in the law office environment. Processes such as
legal document management and assembly, case management, database management,
computer assisted internal and external research, and various electronic
enhancements of traditional processes using state of the art software will be
studied.
LSLW 550 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
The goal of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations
and practical applications of law office management. The course will utilize a
model and method approach which will present theory and procedure in a case
problem context. The course will acquaint students with models of the various
processes as applied in the law office environment. Processes such as legal
document management and assembly, case management, database management,
computer assisted internal and external research, human resource management,
and various electronic enhancements of traditional processes using state of the
art software will be considered.
LSLW 551 NEGOTIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
In-depth study of negotiation theories and practical applications. Includes an
examination and comparison of various negotiation theories and critical skills
needed to be an effective negotiator. Extensive role plays. Study of ethical
and policy issues. LSPR308 (Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration) recommended
prerequisite.
LSLW 552 MEDIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
In-depth examination of the theory and practical applications of mediation.
Integration of ethical and policy issues and applications through role plays.
Study of how the various applications affect the mediation process and the
court's role in the development of mediation. LSPR308 (Negotiation, Mediation,
Arbitration) recommended prerequisite.
LSLW 553 ARBITRATION AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE ADJUDICATIVE
PROCESSES
In-depth examination of the theory and applications of arbitration and other
adjudicative processes. Utilization of role plays to expand student knowledge
and ability to understand increasingly complex issues. Examination of policy
and ethical issues and exploration of case law research. LSPR308 (Negotiation,
Mediation, Arbitration) recommended prerequisite.
LSLW 554 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT/PEER MEDIATION IN
SCHOOLS
Comprehensive study of the theory and application of interpersonal conflict
resolution processes between and among individual students and groups of
similar status in primary, secondary and higher education.
LSLW 555 FAMILY MEDIATION
Theoretical and practical aspects of mediation in the family law context.
Overview of the laws which govern and affect the formation, maintenance and
dissolution of the family unit. Study of the increasingly important role of
family mediation both privately and within the judicial structure. Integration
of ethical and practical considerations and enhancement of student
understanding through role plays and independent research.
LSLW 556 DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE
Critical study of procedural and substantive legal principles of dispute
resolution in the workplace. Exploration of procedures such as negotiation,
mediation, arbitration, fact finding, and grievance resolution through
collective bargaining which is the core of dispute resolution in both private
and public sector employment.
LSLW 557 LAW OFFICE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The goal of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations
and practical applications of financial management in the legal environment.
The course will utilize a model and method approach which will present theory
and procedure in a case problem context. The course will acquaint students with
various controls and procedures in the law office environment. Processes such
as managing ledgers, client accounts, funds in court, trust accounts,
receivables, and financial controls and tracking under the Rules of
Professional Conduct and various electronic enhancements of traditional
processes using state of the art financial software will be studied.
LSLW 558 CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intensive study and application of theories and techniques of cross-cultural
conflict resolution. Examination of issues of race, ethnicity, gender.
religion. and sexual preference within the context of dominant Western culture.
LSLW 572 LEGAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Study of theoretical aspects of information theory in the legal environment
with application to the problem method of analysis. This course will examine
the compilation and analysis of legal information from automated litigation
support through computer-assisted legal research.
LSLW 578 LEGAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
In-depth study of procedural and substantive legal principles of human resource
management. Exploration of the various procedures which can and should shape
the work environment in both private and public employment.
LSLW 579 PRIVATE SECTOR COMPLIANCE WITH PUBIJC
REGULATIONS
In-depth study of federal and state requirements of compliance with public
regulations in the areas of labor, employment, employee benefits, affirmative
action, equal pay, and other federal and state mandated policies. Exploration
of the interplay of various statutory and common law requirements governing
private organizations which function in the United States.
LSLW 580 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES
Application of academic theories to field experience of 120 hours over a
semester in a legal environment reflective of the student's course of study.
Research of issues related to placement and/or ethical issues. Completion of a
minimum of LSLW50 1, LSLW511 and 18 additional credits toward the M.A.
LSLW 581 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN LEGAL STUDIES (4
credits)
Application of academic theories to compensated field experience of 20 hours
per week in a legal environment reflective of the student's course of study.
Research of issues related to placement and/or ethical issues. Prerequisites
same as for LSLW580.
LSLW 599 SELECTED TOPICS IN LEGAL STUDIES
Examination of a current topic in the legal environment that is of
significance. Analysis of theoretical foundations and practical applications in
the area studied. Development of the ability to critically analyze, observe.
and research the topic under examination, as well as prepare a research paper.
LSLW 600 THESIS SEMINAR IN LEGAL STUDIES
Seminar for the M.A. student in Legal Studies who is completing a thesis.
Designed to facilitate the writing of the thesis by providing students with an
opportunity to discuss their work with a faculty facilitator and other M.A.
students. Course can only be taken after at least 27 credits of the M.A.
program have been completed and a thesis topic has been approved.
Note. Certain designated 400 level courses can be applied to the MA (maximum of 2):
LSPR 411 ADVANCED PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT
LAW
Procedural principles of patent, trademark and copyright law including
prosecution of patent and trademark applications in the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office, preparation and filing of trademark applications and
preparation of applications to register claims to copyright in the U.S.
Copyright Office. Litigation procedures for acts of infringement relating to
such proprietary rights. Prerequisite: LSPR310 (Fundamentals of Patent,
Trademark and Copyright Law).
LSPR 420 ADVANCED CIVIL LITIGATION
Refinement of substantive and procedural principles relating to all stages of a
civil law suit from commencement of suit through judgment and appeal as applied
in New Jersey. Theoretical foundations and practical applications in the state
court system contrasted with the federal court system.
LSPR 460 ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING
Refinement of principles and methods of legal research in working with
statutes, case law and other legal sources. Application of legal research
techniques to practical legal problems. Preparation of more complex legal
research projects.
ANTH 520 Anthropology and International Communication
ENLT 570 The Modem Novel
CLAS 584 Law in Roman Society
COUN 481 The Legal Rights of Women
COUN 559 Dynamics of Group Process
COUN 666 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
COUN 673 Counseling for Sex Equality
EDFD 503 Methods of Research
ELAD 521 Education Law
ELAD 542 Supervisory Skills for Education and Training Personnel
ELAD 545 Leadership Skills in Communication for the Educator/Trainer
ENGL 508 Shakespeare Studies: Tragedies
ENGL 509 Shakespeare Studies: Comedies
ENGL 510 Shakespeare Studies: Histories
ENGL 540 The Modem British Novel
ENGL 563 Recent American Fiction
ENGL 564 American Drama
ENGL 600 Seminar in British Literature
ENGL 601 Seminar in American Literature
ENGL 602 Seminar in Comparative Literature
ENLT 570 The Modern Novel
ENLT 571 Trends in the Contemporary Novel
ENLT 577 Film Studies
ENWR 590 Graduate Writing Seminar
LNGN 500 Language and Linguistics
LNGN 502 Sociolinguistics
LNGN 532 Language, Ethnicity & Nationalism
LNGN 536 Languages of the USA
LNGN 550 Forensic Linguistics
LNGN 515 Discourse Analysis
PHIL 424 Contemporary Social Thought
SOC1 562 Social Change
SOC1 567 Power and Social Stratification
SOC1 568 Research Methods I
STSP 526 Theories of Human Communication
STSP 536 Seminar in Persuasion
Revised May 1999