SYLLABUS - Fall 2021
Seminars:
- Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm
- Room : RDB 2008
Seminar & Homework Schedule
Session 1: August 19, 2021
Introduction & Housekeeping
- Introduction to the Clinic
- Intake and File Management
- Case Assignments and Supervision
- ClinicCases software
- Clinic Policies and Procedures Manual
- Supervision
- professor's expectation regarding student performance
Weekly Homework #1 - Simple Affidavit
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Email to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the "Session 2" class seminar
put "homework 1" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-1" the first part of the Word file name
Lease Modification Homework - Part #1
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Email to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the "Session 2" class seminar
put "lease modification 1" the first part of email subject line
make "lease modificatin 1" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session:
- Review: protocol for creating a for-profit corp
- Review: Protocol for creating a non-profit corp
- Review: protocol for creating an LLC
- Review: protocol for obtaining IRS 501(c)(3) exemption
- Review: protocol for registering a trademark
- Review: protocol for registering a copyright
- Review: Policies and Procedures Manual
- Read: article on client interviewing skills
Session 2: August 26, 2021
Boot Camp
- The "Boot Camp" session will provide an overview of the most common client "deliverables" that are handled by the Clinic. It will also provide an overview of Clinic's protocols for handling various types of common deliverables. The boot camp session is necessary because intake begins immediately yet the relevant substantive seminars for the various topics are spread out over the semester
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 2" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-2" the first part of the Word file name
Lease Modification Homework - Part #2
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "lease modification 2" the first part of email subject line
make "lease modification 2" the first part of the Word file name
- Review: How to Register a Trademark
- Review: Patents Overview
- Review: Trademark Basics
Session 3: Septemer 2, 2021
Trademarks & Copyrights
- A practical overview of trademark and copyright registration
- click here for the powerpoint that will be used during the lecture)
Weekly Homework #3 - Simple Promissory Note
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 3" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-3" the first part of the Word file name
Lease Modification Homework - Part #3
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "lease modification 3" the first part of email subject line
make "lease modification 3" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session:
Session 4: September 9, 2021
Contracts
- "mapping" proposed transactions
- Transaction mapping slideshow (to be shown in class)
- Common contracts in small businesses and nonprofits
- Key elements in contract drafting
Weekly Homework #4 - Simple Warranty Deed
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 4" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-4" the first part of the Word file name
Lease Modification Homework - Part #4
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "lease modification 4" the first part of email subject line
make "lease modification 4" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session::
Session 5: September 16, 2021
Overview Of "Choice of Entity"
- The desirability of having a business plan before choosing a type of entity
- Comparison of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), For Profit Corporatoins (both sub-chapter S & sub-chapter C), Sole Proprietorships, Limited Partnerships (LPs), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLPs).
- Intake Interviewing Skills
- Review: Chapter 617 FS
- Read: Unrelated Trade or Business
- Read: Overview of 501(c)(3)
- Read: Protocol to obtain 501(c)(3) exemption
- Review: IRS regulation governing 501(c)(3)
Weekly Homework #5 - Simple Contract Amendment
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 5" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-5" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session:
Session 6: September 23, 2021
Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Exemptions
- Steps to incorporate
- Corporate governance and bylaws
- Adherence to corporate formalities
- Overview of 501(c)(3) and application process
Weekly Homework #6 - Simple Settlement Document
Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 6" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-6" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session::
Session 7: September 30, 2021
Corporate Formalities
- The importance of the discipline of following the corporate formalities (compliance with bylaws, credible minute book, etc)
- Maintaining the limited liability protection of directors and officers
Weekly Homework #7 - Simple Transfer of LLC Ownership
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 7" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-7" the first part of the Word file name
Other Assignments for Next Session:
Session 8: October 7, 2021
LLCs and For Profit Corporations
- Comparison of possible joint venture vehicles (LLCs, partnerships & corporations)
- Corporate Bylaws and LLC Operating Agreements
- Converting Corporation to LLC and vice versa
- Protecting assests from creditors
Weekly Homework #8 - Simple Satisfaction of Mortgage
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 8" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-8" the first part of the Word file name
Other Assignments for Next Session:
Session 9: October 14, 2021
Joint Ventures & LLC Operating Agreements
- Best practices in negotiating joint ventures
- Management options
- Capital contributions & Duties of Members
- Percentage of Ownership
- Split of Profits
- Continuity Planning
- Expelling a member
- (click here for the powerpoint that will be used during the lecture)
Weekly Homework #9 - Simple Power of Attorney
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 9" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-9" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session::
Session 10: October 21, 2021
Attracting Investors
- What is a "security"
- Registration requirements
- Registration exemptions
Weekly Homework #10 - Simple Transfer of Contract Rights
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 10" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-10" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session:
Session 11: October 28, 2021
Tax issues with regard to "choice of entity"
- Tax advantages and disadvantages of the various entities a business can choose from
Weekly Homework #11 - Simple Corporate Resolution
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "homework 11" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-11" the first part of the Word file name
Reading Assignments for Next Session:
Session 12: November 4, 2021
Independent Contractors & Employment
- Employee vs. Independent contractor
- Employment of children
- Fringe Benefits
- Workers' Compensation
- ADA
- Powerpoint shown in seminar
Weekly Homework #12 - Simple "Notice of Lessor"
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Email the assignment to your supervisor prior to midnight on the date of the next class session
put "assignment 12" as first part of email subject line
make "homework-12" the first part of the Word file name
Session 13: November 11, 2021
Law Student Presentations (first half of students)
- Presentations are to be made to the class by half of the students (the remaining presentations will occur the following week in Session 13). The presentations should last from 10 to 15 minutes and should highlight the student's experience in the Clinic. The specific content of the presentations, however, is up to the individual student. In prior semesters students would often accompany their presentation with a PowerPoint (but that is not specifically reuired). In prior semesters many of the students highlighted note-worthy challenges and/or educational benefit achieved during the course of providing legal assistance to clients. Often prior students provided a summary of some of their most interesting cases and the particular benefits they might have received through work at the Clinic. Prior students sometimes provided suggestions for how the Clinic might be improved in the future.
- Email a 2 - 5 page Word file to your supervisor reflecting on your experience in the Clinic thus far and sharing any insights that you may or may not have regarding what the Clinic does well and what it might need to improve
Reflection Paper due by the next session
Session 14: November 18, 2021
Law Student Presentations (second half of students)
- Presentations to be made to the class by the other half of the students (see "Session 13" above).
NOTE ON WRAPPING UP CASE WORK By the time of the student-lawyer's final supervision session all files on ClinicCase MUST be up to date.
- Copies of all email and paper correspondence MUST be uploaded to the "documents" section - ESPECIALLY CLOSING AND TRANSFER EMAILS THAT HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE CLIENT
- All client relevant telephone conversations must be documented with case notes.
- For files being transferred a case note labeled "TRANSFER NOTE" must be entered in ClinicCases providing the next student-lawyer with clear guidance as to what the client wants and the tasks to be pursued..
- For files to being closed a case note labeled "CLOSING MEMO" must be entered providing a summary of the assistance that was provided.