Foundations of Practice (1452)

This course introduces and explores the professional competencies that lead to a satisfying and successful professional career. Designed to familiarize students with the culture and realities of the legal profession, the course will help students identify the skills, experiences, and individual values that they will bring to their work as lawyers in the profession. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of an attorney’s reputation, health and wellness, and professional and ethical judgment in an increasingly challenging and demanding market. Students will also be exposed to the continually changing nature of the legal profession and our responsibility as members of the profession to advance our individual and collective skills and expertise in ways that meet the needs of an increasingly diverse client population.