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210.6 sec. 001 - Mindfulness for the Legal Mind (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Judith Ann Cohen (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 2
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meetings:
W 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Location: TBA
From January 14, 2026
To April 22, 2026
Su 09:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: TBA
On 2026-03-01
Course End: April 22, 2026
Class Number: 33499
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 18
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 18
As of: 06/18 08:05 AM
This course begins with an introduction to mindfulness to understand how the (legal) mind works and how to reduce stress, increase wellbeing, and cultivate wise, compassionate states of mind. It then invites you to investigate how to be thoughtful in the ways you think, work, and communicate in law school and in the legal profession. Integral to this investigation is an exploration of and engagement with core lawyering skills and values helpful in finding happiness in the law and in contributing to a more just, equitable profession and society. At the conclusion of the class, you’ll create a vision for your most successful, joyful, and values-based life in the law. There will be a day-long, off-campus retreat on SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST. Attendance is required at the retreat.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
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Exam Notes: (None) Series of papers or assignments throughout the semester
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Wellness and Lawyering
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