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Optional Concentrations

Concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution

The faculty of the College of Law has approved an optional concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. Building on the College's long-standing clinical programs, strong basic curriculum in trial and appellate advocacy, and successful moot court programs, this course of study allows interested students to focus their second- and third-year experience toward preparation for a career in advocacy and dispute resolution. Skills emphasized include litigation, or trial skills, and also the skills required for effective negotiation, mediation, and other techniques for resolving disputes without trials. Central to the development of this curriculum is the extensive use of advanced teaching technology that will be available in the new College of Law building, ranging from conventional and interactive video to computer-assisted instruction.

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Concentration in Business Transactions

Much of the future growth in legal jobs, both in Tennessee and across the nation, appears likely to occur in the representation of small and intermediate-sized businesses. The Business Transactions curriculum allows second- and third-year students to concentrate their studies on the legal aspects of the conduct of public, private and non-profit enterprises, emphasizing the needs of business concerns both large and small in scope. Following this course of study helps students develop competence in the kinds of transactional matters lawyers handle daily, such as working with clients in planning and carrying out business, drafting and negotiating documents, and counseling clients about compliance with laws and regulations.

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