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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.295.5Q sec. 1 - Domestic Violence Practicum (Spring 2011)
Instructor: Nancy K.D. Lemon (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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In this course students work on real cases, either at faculty-supervised field placements or under the direct supervision of Nancy Lemon, DVP Director, while enrolled in a classroom component taught by Ms. Lemon.
Students may choose a placement at one of various legal agencies in the Bay Area. The work focuses on restraining orders, family law, welfare, immigration, employment issues, prosecution of batterers, or post-conviction issues of battered women in state prisons. Students also work with the instructor on policy matters, including writing amicus briefs.
At the placements, students interview clients; draft restraining orders, memoranda, and motions; represent clients at hearings; argue motions; and research policy issues. They may also attend meetings with attorneys, government officials, judges and legislators.
Exam Notes: None
Course Category: Field Placements
This course is cross-listed in the following categories:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Social Justice and Public Interest
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Books:
Required Books are in blue
- Manual on Domestic Violence
Nancy K. D. Lemon
Edition: 2010
Publisher: Ca. Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: $50.00
Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Folletts prices are unavailable at this time.
