Practice in applying rules to facts, analyzing issues, and writing clearly,succinctly, and cogently in various forms of legal discourse such as case briefs, law essays, persuasive letters, short office memoranda, mediation and appellate briefs. Fundamentals of legal research are touched upon.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeProfessor G is the G. She's super clear about what she wants on your assignments, and if you go to office hours with a rough draft she'll tell you exactly what you need to change to get an A. She's also very knowledgable about law school, and the legal practice, so if you're interested in any of that it'll be an even better experience for you!
Genova is the singular best professor I have had at UCSB. Period. She is so passionate about her work, she cares about her students and is always there if you need help. Will go out of her way to accommodate if you just communicate with her. She makes you work for the A but it is so rewarding when you score well. Prepared me so well for law school
She is such a passionate and fun professor! Harsh grader but really gives productive feedback and wants us to succeed. Super accessible outside of class and wants her students to have the opportunity to experience "law school" without having to pay 50,0000000000 dollars. There's a lot of work, but it's all manageable, class teaches you what to do.
She is an amazing professor and I highly recommend this class if you're seriously considering law school! She is a tough grader but it's not a hard class if you are very through when doing your papers! Definitely wouldn't miss class, every lecture is important to know what to do in each assignment!
NOTE: Do NOT take this class, if you are not heavily considering going to law school! That being said, Genova reinforced my plan to attend law school! Her grading criteria is very clear, she is a FAST grader, and she is always available to meet with students (SHE REALLY CARES)!!!! TOUGH grader, averaged B's the entire quarter but ended up w/ a B+
Love her! She is nice, helpful, smart, and easy to talk to. Go to office hours and get to know her. Getting an A is not easy, but do-able if you work hard. At least an assignment a week and they require time and effort. Barely used the recommended text. Class did not really help my indecision about law school, but I still recommend it!