As a precondition to graduation, each student must take at least
one of the following three elective courses to satisfy the Advanced
Civil Procedure Requirement:
- Administrative Law (3 credits), Federal Practice (3 credits),
or New York Practice (4 credits)
It is important that each student gain an understanding of the
procedural issues that pervade the practice of law, beyond those
which were covered in Civil Procedure. The following electives will
meet that need:
- Administrative Law emphasizes the process of rule-making and
decision-making by governmental agencies and judicial review
thereof.
- Federal Practice concentrates on practical problems of civil
litigation in federal courts.
- New York Practice is a study of civil litigation procedure in
New York State courts.
Students interested in taking only one of these courses should
consider which is best suited to their needs and choose
accordingly. Students are encouraged to take more than one and are
urged to consult the faculty for guidance on this issue.