Business Litigation Practicum

Litigation-oriented course focusing on analytical and drafting skills within the context of a complex corporate fraud case. Analysis of an actual corporate fraud lawsuit through the lens of various substantive and procedural rules, including pleading requirements, causation, damages, class certification, discovery, and settlement. Focuses on application of legal rules and legal strategy, rather than simply legal doctrine, although doctrines from the federal securities laws, state corporate law, civil procedure, federal jurisdiction, and other areas of the law will be discussed. Requirements also include drafting a complaint and motion to dismiss. Grading will be based on weekly drafting assignments, as well as the drafting of the complaint and motion to dismiss.