Lawyering Practicum (SCALE)

The Lawyering Practicum is designed to simulate a student's first year in legal practice at criminal defense, civil litigation, or entertainment firms. Students are divided into three sections, working directly with experienced partners in small groups to develop essential skills needed for effective legal practice. As part of the course, students complete assignments typically encountered in their first year as associates, including conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and drafting persuasive briefs. The course emphasizes professionalism and culminates in a final project that must meet "practice-ready" standards.