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The Practice of Employment and Labor Law

The Practice of Employment and Labor Law - Professor Kyle Abraham

Course Number: LAW-279
Course Type: Highly Specialized and Experiential
Credits: 3
Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
Description: Led by a practicing labor and employment attorney, this hands-on course uses lectures, simulations, and collaborative exercises to immerse students in the legal issues that arise across the full employment life cycle — from hiring through termination. Students will step into the role of a practicing attorney, learning to spot issues, counsel clients, and build a professional portfolio of work product including investigation reports, agency position statements, and post-hearing briefs.

Whether your interests lie in representing employees, unions, or employers this course offers an invaluable bridge between the classroom and the practice of law. Class attendance and active participation, including all out-of-session assignments, are mandatory.

Prerequisite: none
Evaluation Method: Participation, assignments, writing projects, and a final paper.
Capstone: no
WIE: no

The American Bar Association accreditation standards require students to regularly attend the courses in which they are registered. Lewis & Clark expects students to attend classes regularly and to prepare for classes conscientiously. Specific attendance requirements may vary from course to course. Any attendance guidelines for a given class must be provided to students in a syllabus or other written document at the start of the semester. Sanctions (e.g., required withdrawal from the course, grade adjustment, and/or a failing grade) will be imposed for poor attendance.