Last Updated: Wed, 08/13/2025
Course prefix:
PUBP
Course number:
4609
Semester:
Fall
Academic year:
2025
Course description:

Course Description and Goals: In this course we will develop practical attorney/legal skills. We will read, analyze, and brief real-life legal cases and materials, practice drafting legal documents, and hear first-hand from attorneys working in the field.


 

Course learning outcomes:

Course Description and Goals: In this course we will develop practical attorney/legal skills. We will read, analyze, and brief real-life legal cases and materials, practice drafting legal documents, and hear first-hand from attorneys working in the field.


 

Required course materials:

Other Class Info:

  • Pre-Requisites: PUBP 3000, PUBP 3610.
  • Textbook: None. Reading assignments for all classes (estimated 50-100 pages per class).
  • Class Website and Email: CANVAS (set up immediate notifications).
  • Class Moto: “Flexibility is the key to air power.”
Grading policy:

Course Requirements and Grades: 

  • Midterm Exam – 20%
  • Final Exam – 20%
  • Participation – 40%
  • Mock Supreme Court Case Arguments – 10%
  • Case Brief and Reflection Paper – 10%
  • Extra credit available 
Attendance policy:
  • Attendance – Contact me ASAP if you know you will miss class. Absences will be excused at my discretion. See https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/ for expectations on attendance and “approved Institute activities.” If your absence is unexcused, you will lose all the participation points for that class. 
Academic honesty/integrity statement:
Core IMPACTS statement(s) (if applicable):

Class Policies:

  • Academic Integrity – We follow the GT Academic Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct (see https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/18/).
  • Accommodations for Students with Disabilities – Contact me and the Office of Disability Services at (404) 894-2563 or http://disabilityservices.gatech.edu/ ASAP to discuss and request accommodations.
  • Attendance – Contact me ASAP if you know you will miss class. Absences will be excused at my discretion. See https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/ for expectations on attendance and “approved Institute activities.” If your absence is unexcused, you will lose all the participation points for that class.
  • Participation – I expect you to complete the readings for each class and be prepared to participate in a meaningful and respectful way.
  • Student-Faculty Expectations – Our classroom is a positive, respectful and inclusive learning environment. No discrimination, no harassment. We strive to be engaged, open-minded, and resourceful. See https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/22/ for more info.
  • Food and Drinks – Feel free to have them during class quietly and cleanly. 
Instructor First Name:
Irene
Instructor Last Name:
Liscano
Section:
N/A
CRN (you may add up to five):
89649
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