College of Law Viewbook by The University of Idaho

THIS IS YOUR LAW SCHOOL.

www.uidaho.edu/law | A LEGACY OF LEADING

Pathways to Distinction A law school should stand for important purposes. At the University of Idaho College of Law we stand for: •

Connecting an intimate teaching and learning environment in Moscow with metropolitan opportunities in Boise.

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Promoting economic progress and efficient administration of justice through our business law, entrepreneurism, litigation, and dispute resolution areas of emphasis.

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Strengthening sustainability and addressing the challenges facing the American West through our environmental, natural resources, and Native American law areas of emphasis.

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Shaping sound public policy through interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship, demonstrated by our “Waters of the West” initiative.

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Serving the public and improving access to justice, exemplified by our pro bono service program and our leading clinical program (ranked 13th out of 200 law schools in the nation for clinical opportunities available to students).

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Advancing diversity, expressed by our commitment to equal opportunity and by our wide-open welcome of multiple perspectives and backgrounds.

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Affirming that a life in the law is a noble calling, reflected in our acclaimed professionalism program in which small groups of students talk face to face with distinguished lawyers and judges about ethics on the first day of law school.

Our students are good people who become good professionals. You will acquire a profound understanding of the lawyer’s ethical responsibilities as a representative of clients, an officer of the legal system, and a public citizen with a special responsibility for the quality of justice. You will be ready for a career of personal fulfillment, professional achievement, and community leadership.

In fulfilling these purposes, we recognize that each of our students has a compass and a dream. Here, you will be valued as a member of a law school community dedicated to helping you achieve your own individual distinction. The Idaho approach to legal education enables you to chart your own individual pathway to a fulfilling career.

Let us hear from you. If this is the kind of environment in which you want to create your future, please write to us, call us, or — better yet — come see us. Look around. Ask questions. The Admissions Office will be happy to schedule a visit. And while you are here, please stop by my office and say hello. On behalf of a faculty devoted to teaching, scholarship, and service, I look forward to meeting you.

We also recognize that legal education must be affordable. Our tuition is the most exceptional value in the Pacific Northwest. Idaho residents can expect to pay far less than they would at most other schools in the region, public or private. Students from outside Idaho also enjoy an excellent value, with non-resident tuition that is competitive with or lower than the resident rates at most schools in surrounding states. If you borrow money for law school here, you can graduate with a debt you are able to manage and the freedom to choose a job you really want.

Don Burnett Dean and Professor of Law dburnett@uidaho.edu

College. A café is located on the lower level for a snack or a quick pick-me-up.

Boise The University of Idaho has a statewide mission to deliver public legal education, and as part of that mission, The College of Law has developed a focused, high-quality curriculum for students completing their third year of law school. Students may apply during their second year at the College of Law to spend their third year in Boise. Preference is currently given to students with an interest in business law. The Third Year in Boise program offers a dynamic mix of doctrinal and experiential learning programs for third-year law students.

The Idaho Difference The College of Law Moscow Established in 1909, the University of Idaho College of Law has educated lawyers for careers in law, business, and public service. We are proud of our tradition of high standards in a collegial setting. As a small school in a unique university community, we provide a close working relationship among faculty, staff, and students. It’s a friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of shared purpose. Idaho’s academic program provides a solid foundation for many legal careers, with special emphases in business law and entrepreneurship, environmental and natural resources law, and advocacy and dispute resolution. The College of Law provides outstanding clinical, trial practice, and lawyering-skills opportunities. Our

faculty is composed of lawyers noted for their distinguished academic backgrounds and diverse practice experiences. Today’s programs are anchored in a rich history. The University of Idaho College of Law has been a member of the Association of American Law Schools since 1914 and has been accredited by the American Bar Association since 1925. The University of Idaho College of Law is the only accredited law school in the state and has more than 4,000 living alumni. Our alumni practice throughout the United States and numerous foreign countries. They practice law in private firms, public service organizations, prosecutors’ and criminal defenders’ offices, and corporate law offices. Idaho graduates serve in all branches of local, state, and federal government, including state and federal courts throughout the country. They also include

past and present CEOs of major regional, national, and multinational businesses. The College of Law is housed in the Menard Law Building. The moot courtroom has recently been extensively renovated and remodeled and now includes the latest in modern courtroom technology. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Idaho Supreme Court, and Idaho Court of Appeals have all heard arguments here. Additionally, faculty use the courtroom to teach trial and appellate skills. Classrooms provide a comfortable learning environment, with our most used spaces also receiving recent technology upgrades and new seating to improve student comfort. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the building, and two computer labs and technical support are conveniently accessible to law students. Student identification cards provide law students with secure, 24-hour access to the

On the doctrinal side, business and commercial law courses are offered. Common courses include bankruptcy, negotiable instruments, securities, property security, employment law, and environmental law for businesses. Many Boise and Moscow courses are made available to all students via distance learning technology. On the experiential learning side, the Small Business Legal Clinic, the Economic Development Clinic and the Low-Income Taxpayer’s Clinic are offered in addition to a series of public and private sector externships. Placements for externships include Federal and State courts, County and City Prosecutor offices, Legal Aid and Public Defender offices, the Office of the Attorney General, and select corporate counsel offices. More information regarding the Third Year in Boise Program is available at www.uidaho. edu/law/academics/boise.

Curriculum/ Academics

Your First Year

Getting Started Pre-Legal Study Although the most common pre-law majors are English, history, political science, and business, law students are drawn from a broad range of undergraduate programs. The subject matter of pre-legal education is less important than the quality of work performed. The study of law requires logical analysis and effective written and oral communication skills. Any rigorous course of study that develops these skills is good preparation for law school.

Fall Semester Credits

Spring Semester

Statutory Reading and Interpretation

Constitutional Law I

Civil Procedure and Introduction to Law 3

Civil Procedure II

Property

Criminal Law

Torts

Contracts

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Legal Research & Writing (cont.) 5

A complete list of College of Law course descriptions is available at www.uidaho.edu/law/academics/ academicadministration.

A pre-law adviser is available at most undergraduate institutions to guide students. The College of Law is happy to assist you in the event that your university does not have a pre-law adviser.

Day One From the first day of orientation, our students grapple with the meaning of the law and the challenges of being a lawyer through the College of Law’s Professionalism Workshop: First Step in Law School — Foundation of a Career. Students have the first of many opportunities to meet with distinguished members of the bench and bar who travel from all parts of the Northwest and donate their time to this innovative program focusing on ethics and professionalism. In small discussion groups, judges and lawyers engage the students in examining factual scenarios designed to produce

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thoughtfulness and introspection on such topics as civility, truthfulness, and fairness in litigation; fiduciary obligation to clients; reasonableness of attorney fees; conflicts of interest; and pro bono service for the poor. Students also get a taste of trial practice as participants in the Trial Advocacy course’s final mock trials.

A Great Start — The First Year Exposure to professional skills begins in the first year. In Legal Research and Writing, students work in small groups to learn how to do legal research and prepare legal documents. Students also gain experience in the preparation of written

briefs and the conduct of oral arguments before an appellate court. Students must satisfactorily complete an appellate moot court argument under the guidance and direction of faculty members during the first year of law school.

Teaching the Way You Learn Our basic form of teaching is the case method, a study of the actual decisions of appellate courts. We supplement this method with selected readings that provide key insights into the nature of the judicial and legislative processes. Many of our advanced courses provide students with the opportunity for simulated exercises and problem solving. Emphasis is placed on techniques that encourage individual initiative and development of analytical and communication skills. Our small size creates numerous opportunities for students to pursue specific interests under the direction of faculty. Clinical training in the third year provides the opportunity to represent actual clients under faculty supervision. This gives students valuable real-world experiences during their education, as well as a valuable asset when seeking employment. Graduates of the University of Idaho College of Law may sit for any bar examination in the United States. Historically, bar passage rates for Idaho law students have exceeded the passage rate for all bar exam participants in Idaho.

Academic Support Program The Academic Support Program, run by a licensed attorney, is designed to help all students maximize their law school success by fostering key study, analytical, and life skills. While Academic Support is available for all students, helping first-year students is a special emphasis. Academic Support focuses particularly on helping students develop study skills and to learn the process of analytical thinking, i.e., “thinking like a lawyer.” The director provides students with a safe place to ask questions and receive academic and personal assistance. More information is available on the Academic Support Website at www.uidaho.edu/law/academics/ academicsupport.

Jetta Hatch, Class of 2010 Blackfoot, Idaho B.A., Brigham Young University Former Dairy Farmhand “I decided to come to Idaho because I wanted a school that was relatively small. The number of opportunities available in clinic programs was particularly impressive. This was important to me because when I graduate I want to not just know the law, but also know how to be a lawyer. One thing I enjoy most about UI law is the friendly and collegial atmosphere. In contrast to my undergraduate university of 30,000 students, the law school has only 300, so I got to know my fellow 1Ls and upperclassmen. Although everyone works hard to do their best, the competition is friendly and cooperative. I made friends that I will keep in contact with long after law school. “The professors are open and helpful, willing to answer questions or give advice even if you don’t have them for a class! Finally, there are tons of activities that students can participate in, even as new students. “Idaho is a small school with lots of opportunities (I spent my summer in Moscow working for one of the world’s top international law firms…Moscow, Russia, that is). My first year was the funnest, hardest, thing I’ve done, and I’m happy I decided to come here.”

The College of Law Library maintains a comprehensive collection to support law students and faculty. Numbering more than 250,000 volumes and volume equivalents, the collection has primary materials for the federal system and all 50 states. Secondary materials, such as treatises, law reviews, and looseleaf services, round out the American law collection. There also is a working collection of United Kingdom and Canadian primary and secondary materials, as well as a growing International Law collection. The law library is also a Selective Federal Government Documents depository. Numerous electronic databases are accessible from the law library web site. College of Law faculty, staff, and students have individual access to the Lexis and Westlaw databases. In addition, the law library subscribes to many other legal and nonlegal databases such as Congressional Universe, Hein Online, LegalTrac, LoisLaw, and BNA publications. Special collections include records and briefs submitted to the Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The law library houses the Clagett Collection, which consists of materials collected by Fred and Dorothy Clagett to support research on the life and times of William H. Clagett, the president of Idaho’s Constitutional Convention in 1889. The Idaho State Bar also provides law students with free access to the bar association’s Casemaker Web library. Law students have 24-hour access to the law library’s collection and facilities. Over 250 individual student carrels are located in the library, as well as study tables and two computer labs. Small conference and video rooms are available for individual or group study.

Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (LADR) Courses

Areas of Emphasis Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (LADR) Idaho has an outstanding professional skills program that includes classroom instruction, simulation, externships, and actual client representation. Skills instruction ranges from research and writing in the first year to client counseling, negotiation and mediation, motion and trial practice, and appellate advocacy in the second and third years. Our Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution offers three or more dispute resolution courses to current students and practitioners each May. Our in-house clinics give students the opportunity to serve the public in what is essentially a fully-functioning law firm. Thirdyear students with limited licenses from the Idaho Supreme Court represent clients in a variety of different courts under the

supervision of clinical faculty. We seek to satisfy the twin goals of providing students with meaningful real-life experiences while providing quality legal representation to under-represented populations. Thirdyear students also have an opportunity to develop practical skills with a “semester in practice” in Boise. Approved public agencies and nonprofit organizations benefit from students’ talent and enthusiasm while offering hands-on externship training for soon-to-be graduates. The College of Law boasts one of the most comprehensive clinical programs for its size, and offers an impressive array of skills training opportunities. We currently offer seven in-house clinics: Appellate, General/

Advanced Legal Research Advanced Legal Writing Appellate Advocacy Appellate (Moot) Court Civil Mediation Clinical Labs Dispute Resolution Evidence Family Mediation Lawyering Process Legal Aid Internship (Clinic) Legal Drafting Legal Externship Mock Trial Negotiation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution Public Service Externship Semester in Practice Small Business Legal Clinic Trial Advocacy Trial Skills Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Immigration, Mediation, Small Business, Tax, and Economic Development. The College has partnered with outside entities to offer three clinical labs — Bankruptcy, Children and the Law, and Pro Se. Students interested in bankruptcy law can learn from a local practitioner who provides hands-on bankruptcy experience. Our newest clinical lab, Children and the Law, is a creative partnership between the Legal Aid Clinic faculty and the Coeur d’Alene tribe. The Pro Se Clinic allows students to gain practical experience applying what they are learning in their Lawyering Process course to clients at the Latah County Court Assistance Office. www.uidaho.edu/law/academics

Environmental and Natural Resources Law The Northwest is rich in natural resources, and issues involving natural resources have figured prominently in Idaho’s legal history. The College of Law benefits from nationally recognized natural resource colleges at the University of Idaho and nearby Washington State University, as well as vast outdoor laboratories. Moscow’s location provides an ideal place to study environmental and natural resource law. The College of Law is home to the innovative Waters of the West program (WoW), a truly multidisciplinary water resources graduate program. WoW is the only program in the country to offer a joint JD/MS in Water Resources Law, Management, and Policy, which can be completed in as little as four years. Students interested in an even more focused experience may pursue a joint JD/PhD in Water Resources Law, Management, and Policy. WoW uses the term “water resources” in its broadest sense: the study of how water moves through and interacts with natural systems, its chemical and biological components, and the physical, social, economic, and legal aspects of human interaction with the water cycle. More than 50 professors in 13 departments are currently involved in the program. The program trains students to address complex water resources issues by combining disciplinary depth with interdisciplinary breadth in order to understand complex problems and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. WoW strives to educate scientists and engineers to be more politically aware and policymakers to be

more scientifically knowledgeable. We also offer a more general JD/MS in Environmental Science program for students interested in broader issues in environmental law. Student organizations are also a key component of the program. The Environmental Law Society sponsors lectures and symposia on environmental issues and coordinates student research projects for attorneys involved in environmental and natural resource practice. Students also participate in the National Environmental Moot Court Competition. Students may also elect to pursue an emphasis in Natural Resources and Environmental Law. Students apply for the emphasis during their first year, upon which they are assigned a faculty advisor. Students completing 15 credits of required coursework from the prescribed list will have the emphasis noted on their diploma when they graduate.

Environmental, Natural Resources and Land Use Courses Administrative Law Environmental Law I Environmental Law II Federal Courts Integrated Water Resources Seminar International Environmental & Water Law Land Use Law & Planning Law and Science Native American Law Native American Natural Resources Law Natural Resources Law & Legal History Natural Resources Law and Policy Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Public Land Law Water Law I Water Law II Water Policy Seminar Concurrent JD/MS and JD/Ph.D. in Water Resources Law, Management, and Policy Concurrent JD/MS in Environmental Science Emphasis in Natural Resources and Environmental Law

More information on the concurrent JD/MS/PhD in Water Resources Law, Management, and Policy and JD/MS in Environmental Science programs is available at www.uidaho.edu/law/ academics/areasofstudy/nrel.

Native American Law The College of Law has an on-going commitment to educating students in the area of Native American Law and encouraging Native Americans to enter into the field of law.

Business Law Courses Administrative Law Antitrust and Trade Regulations Basic Legal Accounting Bankruptcy Business Associations Business Entities Taxation Consumer Law Copyright Cyberlaw

Students who successfully complete the Native American Law emphasis will have the emphasis reflected on their official College of Law transcripts. More information regarding the Native American Law Emphasis is available at www.uidaho.edu/ law/academics/nativelaw.

International Business Transactions

Business Law and Entrepreneurship

Native American Law Courses

Introduction to Intellectual Property

Our business law faculty bring a wealth of real life legal experience to the classroom. This experience, garnered from years of practice in large law firms all over the nation, helps our students make a smooth transition from academia to the professional world. With the combination of the joint JD/Master of Business Administration program in cooperation with the College of Business and Economics at Washington State University, the concurrent JD/Master of Science in Accountancy, Taxation with the College of Business and Economics at the University

of Idaho, Boise State University and the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Business Legal Clinic and Tax Clinic, the possibilities for in-depth study of business and entrepreneurship are significant at Idaho. Our small size, personalized education, wide range of experiences, and concurrent and clinical programs allow students to gain the broadest range of legal skills that will serve them well in whatever business practice they may choose.

Negotiation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution

More information on the concurrent JD/ MAcct degree is available at www.uidaho. edu/law/academics/concurrentjointdegrees.

Unfair Competition

Administrative Law Basic Family Mediation Critical Legal Studies Environmental Law I Environmental Law II Introduction to Intellectual Property International Business Transactions International Environmental and Water Law Local Government and Land Use Law Native American Law Native American Natural Resources Law Natural Resource Law and History Natural Resources Law and Policy Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Public International Law Public Land Law Water Law Water Policy Seminar

Negotiable Instruments

Patents & Copyrights Principles of Suretyship Property Security Sales Securities Regulation Small Business Legal Clinic Tax Clinic Taxation Workplace Law Concurrent JD/MAcct Program Joint JD/MBA Program

Students interested in the Native American Law Emphasis may apply for the emphasis following their first year and are required to work closely with the Native American Law Emphasis advisor, Professor Angelique EagleWoman. The Native American Law Emphasis requires 12 credits of designated coursework, a substantial research paper in the area of Native American Law, and completion of a total of 20 service hours of experiential learning involving the application of Native American Law.

Upper Division Courses Administrative Law Advanced Legal Research Advanced Legal Writing Antitrust and Trade Regulations Appellate Advocacy Program Appellate (Moot) Court Bankruptcy Basic Legal Accounting Business Associations Business Entities Taxation Children and the Law Civil Mediation Clinical Labs Community Property Conflict of Laws Constitutional Law I Constitutional Law II Consumer Law Criminal Procedure Critical Legal Studies Critical Legal Studies Journal Cyberlaw Dispute Resolution Domestic Violence & the Law Elder Law Environmental Law I Environmental Law II Estate Planning Evidence Family Law Family Mediation Federal Courts Idaho Constitutional Law International Business Transactions International Environmental & Water Law International Human Rights Introduction to Intellectual Property

Jurisprudence Land Use Law & Planning Law and Science Law Review Lawyering Process Legal Aid Internship (Clinics) Legal Drafting Legal Externship Mock Trial Native American Law Natural Resources Law and Legal History Natural Resources Law and Policy Negotiable Instruments Negotiation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution Patents & Copyrights Principles of Suretyship Pro Se Lab Professional Responsibility Property Security Public International Law Public Land Law Public Service Externship Remedies Sales Securities Regulation Semester in Practice Seminar (various topics) Small Business Legal Clinic State Debtor-Creditor Law Study Abroad Taxation Trial Advocacy Trial Skills Unfair Competition Water Law I Water Law II Wills, Estates and Trusts Workplace Law

For complete course descriptions, go to our Law Student Handbook found at www.uidaho.edu/law/academics.

Concurrent Degree Programs Students who wish to maximize the investment of their time and money, as well as become more specialized, may consider one of five concurrent degree programs offered by the University of Idaho. J.D./M.S. or Ph.D. in Water Resources J.D./M.S. in Environmental Science J.D./Master of Accountancy J.D./M.S. in Accountancy, Taxation Emphasis (In cooperation with Boise State University) J.D./M.S. in Bioregional Planning and Community Design To request more information regarding concurrent degree programs (e.g. admission requirements, graduation requirements, etc.), contact lawadmit@uidaho.edu to request a program-specific information flyer.

Professional Development We believe that our students’ experience at the College of Law should include numerous opportunities to get a head start on a successful legal career. You will find our commitment to public service is evident in everything the College of Law offers. We believe this is essential to providing our students with a well-rounded legal education that is relevant in today’s world.

Career Development The Career Development Office, run by a licensed attorney, helps students match their educational and experiential backgrounds with employers’ specific needs. Our policy of maintaining long-term relationships with employers allows us to understand the unique nature of their practices and the special qualifications and skills they seek in law clerks and associates. In addition to arranging interviews, the Career Development Office works with employers and alumni to sponsor programs on relevant issues relating to

Frank Shrontz, Class of 1954 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (Retired), The Boeing Company

law employment and professionalism and to provide networking opportunities for students. We’re very proud of the fact that Idaho law graduates seeking employment have reported a job success rate of at least 90 percent over the past decade. For more information about the Career Development Office, including the most recent employment statistics, please visit www.uidaho.edu/law/ careerdevelopment.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my years at the University of Idaho and its outstanding College of Law. During that period, I learned the importance of identifying issues, analyzing them vigorously and developing principled solutions. Much of my own professional and personal growth I credit to the small, intimate character of the College of Law, along with the residential campus environment of the University. The high quality and dedication of the faculty remains at the College, and I am pleased to see increased diversity while still valuing collegiality and a sense of community. I could not have chosen a finer institution to prepare me for my business and personal life.”

Pro Bono Service Requirement With support from student organizations and leaders in the legal profession, the College of Law adopted a universal pro bono program, putting Idaho in the vanguard of nationwide movement. All students perform at least 40 hours of law-related service under the supervision of lawyers or judges. This is the most rigorous ABA category for law school pro bono programs, and Idaho is the only law

school in the Northwest or Mountain West (and one of only three in the western United States) with such a program. This provides students with real-world legal experience, while exposing them to the core value of service in the legal profession. Our program engages every student in activities that enhance access to justice for those who need help most. Students can choose from a wide array of opportunities or create their own project based on their interests.

Clinics In-house clinics are the hallmark of our clinical program. Third-year students, with limited licenses to practice from the Idaho Supreme Court, represent clients in a variety of courts under the supervision of clinical faculty. We seek to satisfy the twin goals of providing students with meaningful real-life experiences while providing quality legal services to underrepresented populations. Students in the Appellate Clinic engage in extensive appellate and non-appellate work in Idaho state and federal appellate courts. Students in the General Clinic represent clients in a wide variety of cases, including misdemeanor defense, family law, consumer protection, landlord-tenant disputes, probate and civil rights. Students in the Immigration Law Clinic represent immigrants in agency and deportation matters involving the federal government. Through our Mediation Clinic, students provide mediation services and hone their skills in communication, facilitation, negotiation, organization and ethics. Our Tax Clinic represents low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS. The Small Business Legal Clinic assists small and start-up businesses referred to the Clinic by the Idaho Small Business Development Center. Clients include both for-profit and nonprofit companies in a wide variety of business areas. Students perform legal services such as preparing formation and organizational documents, employee agreements, customer agreements, disclosure forms, and privacy agreements. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) Clinic provides civil representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. DVSA Clinic Students appear in domestic violence protection order cases and divorce and custody matters. Finally, the New Economic

Development Clinic allows students to assist Idaho counties, cities, tribes and nongovernmental agencies with economic development issues and legal problems. For more information about clinics, please visit www.uidaho.edu/law/academics/ clinicsprofessionalskills.

Examples of Past Externship Placements County Prosecutors —Multiple Counties, Idaho & Washington

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Public Policy Office

Ada County Public Defender

New Mexico Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office

Idaho Attorney General—Criminal, Environmental City Attorneys—Multiple Cities California Department of Justice

Public Service Externships

Federal Defender Services of Idaho, Capital Habeas Unit

Externships help bridge the gap between the theoretical and the practical, and provide students with experiences that will give them an advantage when seeking post-graduation employment. The program gives students the opportunity to work for selected public agencies, nonprofit organizations, or state and federal judges while receiving credit towards graduation.

Center for Justice, Spokane, Washington Idaho State District Courts—Multiple Districts Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Idaho Legal Aid Services Idaho State Bar

United States Attorney’s Office, District of Idaho Office of the Governor of Idaho Second District Court, State of Utah Southeast Alaska Conservation Council Idaho State Appellate Public Defender United States District Court, District of Idaho University of Idaho Washington State University Center for Human Rights

Skills Competitions Students also can participate in numerous trial advocacy competitions, including: • McNichols Appellate Moot Court Competition • American Bar Association (ABA) National Moot Court Competition • D. Craig Lewis Mock Trial Competition • ABA Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition • ABA Mediation Advocacy Competition • ABA Negotiation Competition • Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition • National Environmental Moot Court Competition

The University of Idaho Charged by the Idaho Board of Regents with primary responsibility for research and graduate education, the University of Idaho ranks among the top educational institutions in the West. More than a century old, this comprehensive land-grant university serves more than 12,000 students on its residential and branch campuses. The average age among the general university student body is over 26, with almost 2,000 students enrolled in University graduate programs. Students come from all 50 states and more than 80 countries — affording the campus a diverse culture for all. Through innovative research and creative teaching, the University of Idaho provides leadership to the Northwest and the nation in natural resources, engineering, agriculture, the arts, and many other disciplines in addition to law.

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Bellwood Lecture

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Through the generous contribution of the late Sherman J. Bellwood, and in accordance with his will, the Bellwood Lectures program was instituted to “enable the College of Law to invite and present persons learned in the law to lecture on legal subjects from time to time.” The $1 million endowed lectureship, which is the largest of its kind at the University of Idaho, began in 1996 and allows the college

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regularly to bring diverse individuals and groups together to discuss and debate topics of local, regional, and national interest. Notable speakers have included United States Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor, Antonin Scalia, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg; former Attorney General Janet Reno; Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan C. Page; and former US Solicitor General and current law school Dean Kenneth W. Starr.

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Ruth Bader Ginsberg

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Student Organizations

Jeffrey McKinnie, Class of 2004 Los Angeles, California B.A., California State University, Northridge Solo Practioner (Boise, Idaho) “My interest in the law was sparked by my career in journalism. As a newspaper reporter, I was in constant communication with law enforcement administrators, attorneys, and judges. Eventually I became fascinated with the legal world. I’ve always loved challenges, so I knew law school was for me. I came to Idaho from Los Angeles where I worked as a news associate for CBS television. I’ve always considered myself a big city guy, but after a few camping trips in some of Idaho’s backcountry, I discovered that there actually was life outside of the city. The summer after my first year of law school, I landed a paid internship with a local attorney. I got a chance to learn all of the intricacies of lawyering from a seasoned trial attorney. The experience was invaluable. In addition to the Multicultural Law Caucus, I was a member of the student chapter of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.”

The Student Bar Association (SBA) is the law school’s student government and represents the collective interests of the student body in administrative matters. Student activity fees go to the SBA each semester and are distributed to student clubs and organizations in accordance with an annual budget adopted by the SBA Council. The Idaho Law Review is devoted to the scholarly discussion of timely legal issues. The Law Review sponsors an annual symposium that brings regional and national experts together to address topics of current interest. The Student Board of Editors has exclusive control over the editing and publishing of the Law Review. Membership on the Law Review is a distinct honor that offers members the opportunity to hone their writing and editing skills.

Additional Student Organizations American Civil Liberties Union American Constitution Society Black Law Student Association Business Law Association Environmental Law Society Federalist Society Golf Club Hunting and Fishing Club Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Club Inter alia (Student Publication) International Law Students Association J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Law Students for Appropriate Dispute Resolution Multicultural Law Caucus National Lawyers Guild Native American Law Students Association Nontraditional Student Group Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity Public Interest Law Group OUTLaws Student Advocates for Hispanic/Latino Support and Awareness (SALSA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Women’s Law Caucus

Check out www.uidaho.edu/law for a current list of all student law organizations.

The Board of Student Advocates (BSA) is a student organization that oversees and fields competitors for annual mock trial and moot court competitions. The membership is responsible for organizing the annual intramural competitions (Raymond C. McNichols Moot Court Competition and the annual D. Craig Lewis Trial Team Competition) in which second-year students compete for the opportunity to participate in interscholastic competitions in their third year. the crit is a critical studies journal that seeks to encourage rigorous critical thinking, and aims to include the voices of those who are often underrepresented in legal and cultural discourse — including those whose experiences and ideologies are shaped by race, gender, and gender identity. The multi-media publication provides a new and innovative forum for analyses, scholarly discussion, and critical assessment of legal, social, economic, and political issues and institutions.

Life Beyond Law School The Paradise called the Palouse Located in the open, unspoiled community of Moscow, the University is surrounded by the picturesque Palouse hills, an area so beautiful it was featured in National Geographic. Just minutes from the forests, rivers, and lakes of northern Idaho, Moscow is home to more than 21,000 residents and a wide range of student-minded businesses found only in a university town. In fact, Men’s Journal names the “hip little city” one of the nation’s five best places to live among college towns. Art galleries, movie theaters, coffee shops and restaurants line the streets. Moscow offers a huge food co-op with organic and natural foods. Moscow, known as the “Heart of the Arts,” also is rich in cultural events. The University’s annual Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival brings jazz greats to town each February. Past guests include Lou Rawls, Branford Marsalis, and Diana Krall. Concerts, festivals, dance, theater, and galleries are a regular feature of our university community. And with Washington State University located just eight miles away in Pullman, Washington, many other cultural, academic, employment, research, athletic, and social opportunities abound. CANADA 1.5 hours, 80 miles

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Outdoor Idaho . . . and Beyond Idaho and the Northwest are full of recreational opportunities! Idaho is known for its fantastic outdoor recreation. Outside magazine ranked the University of Idaho 29th among its Top 40 colleges offering the best in outdoor adventure. Moscow and the surrounding region offer such activities as hiking through Hell’s Canyon, white-water rafting on the Salmon and Payette rivers, snowboarding on Schweitzer Mountain, fishing on the Clearwater River, and mountain biking the famous Hiawatha Trail. And if you need equipment—skis, tents, climbing gear, snowshoes, packs, or canoes—the ASUI Outdoor Program, located in the Student Recreation Center, can provide it.

Recreation Right at Home Recreational opportunities abound at Idaho’s new Student Recreation Center. The state-of-the-art facility has 10,000 square feet of weight training and cardio exercise space, an indoor track, two full-size gyms,

a multipurpose court for indoor soccer and skating, aerobic and dance studio rooms, saunas, massage services, and a juice bar. It also boasts a 55-foot free standing climbing wall, the highest at any college or university in the nation. There’s even more throughout the rest of campus including an outdoor track complex, numerous tennis, racquetball and basketball courts, an indoor swim center, and an 18-hole golf course. For a complete list of activities and facilities visit www.campusrec.uidaho.edu.

Essential Community Connections Housing Options

Part-Time Employment

The University offers a richly textured living and learning environment. Whether you are single or married with children, you will find numerous affordable and appealing housing options available both on and off-campus. Campus choices include South Hill and South Hill Vista Apartments with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for married couples (with or without children) and singleparent families. Elmwood Apartments offer one-bedroom apartments, with or without a loft, for students 21 and over or married couples. The University of Idaho also offers residence hall accommodations for single students. Affordable housing is available off-campus. Current off-campus housing listings are available at www.asui.uidaho. edu/trading.

Part-time employment is not recommended, especially for first-year law students. American Bar Association accreditation rules prohibit full-time law students from working outside the law school more than 20 hours per week. For those students who must work, student employment may be available. Temporary part-time research jobs assisting attorneys or faculty members are limited by the necessity of possessing basic knowledge of the most common fields of law, and as a rule, only second- and third-year students qualify.

For more information on University Residences, visit www.students.uidaho. edu/housing or call toll free (800) 681-9361.

Child Care and Schools The University offers university-sponsored childcare through the Early Childhood Learning Center and the Child Development Laboratory. For a complete listing of local childcare and public or private schools, contact the Moscow Chamber of Commerce at (208) 882-1800.

College of Law Faculty MARK D. ANDERSON Professor of Law J.D., University of Chicago B.A., Macalester College Business Associations, Intellectual Property, Antitrust, Business Administration, Criminal Law, Unfair Competition KATIE BALL Externship Coordinator J.D., University of Idaho B.A., Boise State University Public Service Externship, Academic Year Legal Externship, Semester in Practice D. BENJAMIN BEARD Professor of Law J.D., Case Western Reserve University B.A., University of Cincinnati Guaranty & Suretyship, Negotiable Instruments, Property, Sales, Statutory Reading and Interpretation

Mia Bautista Vowels, Class of 2002 Chisholm, Minnesota B.S., Concordia College (Minnesota) Deputy Prosecutor, Nez Perce County, Idaho “Being a victim of abuse, I grew up with a feeling that the judicial system had let me down on so many occasions. Because of this, I wanted a career that would allow me to help victims of abuse. My undergraduate degree was just a stepping stone to achieving my goal of becoming a lawyer, and Idaho was a great place to do that. “I loved the atmosphere of the College. The professors took an interest in me and genuinely cared about my success. They helped convince me I was headed in the right direction. During my second year, I began an internship with the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office, which proved to me that all the hard work was worthwhile. This experience helped me earn my current position with the Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office. In addition to my regular caseload, I specialize in domestic violence cases. I feel that I am where I should be, and the people at the University of Idaho College of Law helped me get here.”

ELIZABETH BARKER BRANDT Professor of Law J.D., Case Western Reserve University B.A., The College of Wooster Children and the Law, Community Property, Domestic Violence and the Law, Family Law, Wills, Estates and Trusts ANNEMARIE BRIDY William F. & Joan L. Boyd Teaching Excellence Fellow and Associate Professor of Law M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine J.D., Temple University B.A., Boston University Contracts, Copyright, Cyberlaw, Intellectual Property DONALD L. BURNETT, JR. Dean and Foundation Professor of Law J.D., University of Chicago LL.M., University of Virginia A.B., Harvard University Professional Responsibility BARBARA COSENS Allan G. Shepard Distinguished Associate Professor of Law

LL.M., Lewis & Clark School of Law J.D., University of California, Hastings M.S., University of Washington B.S., University of California, Davis Water Law I & II, Interdisciplinary Methods in Water Resources, Water and Energy Policy Seminar, Law and Science Seminar, Writing and the Environment PATRICK D. COSTELLO Visiting Associate Professor of Law J.D., Boston University B.A., Kansas University Clinical Education–Domestic Violence, General, Sexual Assault WENDY GERWICK COUTURE Associate Professor of Law J.D., Southern Methodist University B.A., Duke University Negotiable Instruments, Property Security, Securities Regulations, White Collar Crime LEE B. DILLION Associate Dean for Boise Programs and Instructor of Law J.D., University of Chicago B.A., University of Illinois Small Business Legal Clinic JEFFREY A. DODGE Associate Dean for Students and Administration Instructor of Law J.D., Hofstra University School of Law B.A., University of California San Diego Public International Law, Family Law, Property, Sexuality and the Law ANGELIQUE EAGLEWOMAN (WAMBDI A. WASTEWIN) William F.& Joan L. Boyd Teaching Excellence Fellow Associate Professor of Law and James E. Rogers Fellow in American Indian Law LL.M., University of Tulsa J.D., University of North Dakota B.A., Stanford University Civil Procedure, Native American Law, Native Natural Resources Law, Tribal Economics and Law

Daniel L. Stone, Class of 2007 Fort Hall, Idaho B.A., Idaho State University Natural Resource Specialist, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Member “As a proud, lifelong resident of the great state of Idaho I was extremely pleased to have the opportunity to go to law school in my home state. The College of Law helped me realize my potential as a student and as a professional. The skills I honed at the UI College of Law have proven essential in my job as an attorney for my tribe, where I work on issues regarding natural resource management and government consultation with federal agencies.”

DIANA GLEASON Head of Public Services and Assistant Professor of Law M.L.I.S., University of Washington, Library Science B.S., J.D., University of Oregon, Advanced Legal Research DALE D. GOBLE Margaret Wilson Schimke Distinguished Professor of Law J.D., University of Oregon A.B., Columbia University Public Lands Law, Natural Resources Law & Legal History, Natural Resources Law & Policy, Torts

MAUREEN E. LAFLIN Director of Clinical Programs and Professor of Law J.D., St. Louis University B.S., University of Dayton Appellate Clinic, Trial Advocacy, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation Clinic, Negotiation & Conflict Management MONIQUE C. LILLARD Professor of Law J.D., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., Stanford University Workplace Law, Remedies, Torts

SARAH C. HAAN Associate Professor of Law J. D., Columbia Law School B.A., Yale College Business Association, Advanced Topics in Business Law, Professional Responsibility

BARBARA LOCK Instructor of Law LL.M., University of Washington J.D., University of California Los Angeles B.S., University of California Riverside Federal Income Tax, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

JOHN J. HASKO Law Library Director and Associate Professor of Law M.L.S., University of Illinois J.D., St. Mary’s University M.A., Fordham University B. A., Siena College Advanced Legal Research

JERROLD A. LONG Associate Professor of Law Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison J.D., University of Colorado at Boulder B.A., Utah State University Land Use Law & Planning, Property, Environmental Law, Thesis advisor for M.S. & Ph.D candidates in Waters of the West Program

DEBORAH McINTOSH Instructor of Law J.D., University of Idaho M.S., Golden Gate University B.S., University of Idaho Legal Research and Writing, Legal Accounting

JOHN RUMEL Associate Professor of Law J.D., University of California Hastings B.A., University of California Santa Cruz Civil Procedure, Evidence, Education Law, Workplace Law

JOHN A. MILLER Weldon Schimke Distinguished Professor of Law LL.M., University of Florida B.A., J.D., University of Kentucky Tax, Business Entities Taxation, Estate Planning, Elder Law

KRISTINA RUNNING Instructor of Law J.D., University of Idaho B.A., College of Idaho Legal Research & Writing

STEPHEN MILLER Associate Professor of Law J.D., University of California Hastings A.B., Brown University M.A., University of California Berkeley State and Local Government, Administrative Law, Economic Development Clinic LAURIE L. O’NEAL Instructor of Law J.D., University of Iowa B.A., St. Ambrose Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Legal Writing, Judicial Clerkship Seminar, Legal Drafting

SHAAKIRRAH SANDERS Associate Professor of Law J.D., Loyola University B.A., Trinity College Constitutional Law II, Criminal Procedure, Freedom of Speech and Press MICHAEL A. SATZ Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Associate Professor of Law J.D., University of Michigan B.A., B.S., Southern Methodist University Architecture and the Law, Consumer Law, Contracts I & II, Critical Legal Studies, Property Security

MONICA SCHURTMAN Associate Professor of Law J.D., New York University B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook Immigration Law, International Human Rights, Immigration and Human Rights Clinic RICHARD H. SEAMON Professor of Law J.D., Duke University B.A., M.A., Johns Hopkins University Administrative Law, Civil Procedure I & II, Constitutional Law I, Federal Courts ANASTASIA TELESETSKY Associate Professor of Law LL.M., University of British Columbia J.D., University of California, Berkeley M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara B.A., Vanderbilt University Conflicts of Law, International Environmental Law, International Trade and Investment Law, Public International Law, Statutory Reading and Interpretation ALAN F. WILLIAMS Associate Professor of Law J.D., Georgetown University B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Evidence, Trial Skills

FACULTY EMERITI DENNIS C. COLSON Professor of Law Emeritus J.D., University of Denver B.S., University of Northern Colorado NEIL E. FRANKLIN Professor of Law Emeritus J.D., Golden Gate University B.S., University of Oregon

ARTHUR D. SMITH Professor of Law Emeritus J.D., George Washington University B.S., Utah State University SHELDON A. VINCENTI Professor of Law Emeritus J.D., Harvard University A.B., Harvard College

LAW LIBRARY FACULTY RUTH P. FUNABIKI Head of Technical Services and Associate Professor M.L.S., Kent State University M.A., Washington State University B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania MICHAEL J.GREENLEE Associate Law Librarian for Boise Programs and Associate Professor M.L.S., Indiana University J.D., Indiana University B.A., Indiana University JEAN MATTIMOE Collection Development/Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor J.D., University of Wyoming M.A., University of Arizona B.A., University of Wyoming

COLLEGE OF LAW SUPPORT SERVICES ANNE-MARIE FULFER Director of Career Development J.D., University of Idaho B.A., University of California, Davis LINDA KISS Director of Administrative Services and Fiscal Affairs B.A., University of Idaho NANCY C. LUEBBERT Director of Academic Support J.D., University of Idaho A.B., Dartmouth College TERRI MUSE Director of Development J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles B.A., California State University Long Beach W.V. “BILL” RAUER Career Development Coordinator B. ARCH., University of Idaho CAROLE WELLS Director of Admissions J.D., University of Idaho B.A., Idaho State University

Linda Copple Trout Class of 1977 Lewiston, Idaho B.A., University of Idaho Past Chief Justice, Idaho Supreme Court “The University of Idaho has played a central role in my life. All told, I spent seven years on the Moscow campus, first as an undergraduate and later as a law student. Idaho exposed me to a vast range of people, cultures, disciplines, and ideas. My professors challenged my beliefs and abilities and, in doing so, sharpened my analytical skills and broadened my intellectual horizons. The College of Law encouraged independent thought and rewarded original work. This aspect of my education has stood me in good stead, not only in my time as an attorney in private practice, but also as a trial judge. Teamwork represented the essence of my position as Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, where I worked to resolve difficult legal issues with four other justices. Working in a team environment, one learns both to make an individual contribution and to respect and value the different viewpoints of other team members. One soon finds that a diversity of ideas does not present a roadblock to the solution of a problem, but rather provides more possible resolutions.”

JOANN H. HENDERSON Professor of Law Emerita J.D., University of Idaho B.S., University of Idaho D. Craig Lewis Professor of Law Emeritus J.D., Yale University B.S., Northwestern University JAMES S. MACDONALD Professor of Law Emeritus J.D., University of California, Berkeley B.A., Pomona College

Admission to the College of Law Requirements for Admission Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Students at the University of Idaho and the College of Idaho may be approved for admission after three years of undergraduate study through our special “3 and 3” program (contact your pre-law advisor or the College of Law for more information). Applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and register for the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) in order to be considered for admission. The College of Law highly recommends students take the LSAT in the fall prior to the year they wish to enter law school. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the LSDAS. Information regarding the LSAT and LSDAS, including test dates and registration deadlines, is available at www.lsac.org or writing directly to: LSAC Box 2000-R Newtown, PA 18940-0998 The College of Law will request an LSDAS report from LSAC upon receipt of a completed application and application fee.

A complete application consists of the following items: • Completed and signed College of Law application • Non-refundable $50 application fee • LSDAS Report containing current transcripts and LSAT score. • Personal statement (2-3 pages) • Resume (up to 2 pages) • Letters of Recommendation (up to 3, submitted directly to the LSDAS) No file will be reviewed without the above materials. Optional: • Addendum regarding diversity circumstances, poor academic or test performance, or any other topic not covered in your personal statement. The priority deadline for submitting your application is February 15. The Admissions Committee will begin reviewing completed files as early as November and will continue reviewing files on a rolling basis. Every effort will be made to notify timely applicants of a decision by early April. Applicants placed in our standby pool will be notified of any change in their status. Students offered admission must submit a $200 deposit by April 15 to reserve their seat. This deposit will be applied toward student fees upon registration.

Admissions Decisions The Admissions Committee considers all information in an applicant’s file. The principal criteria considered are the applicant’s LSAT score, undergraduate grade point average, and personal statement. In addition, the Committee considers significant advanced education, writing ability demonstrated through the LSAT and personal statements, significant life experiences, and other information in an applicant’s file that indicates promise of academic excellence, diversity of background, or perspective that will enrich the educational experience of the class.

Costs — Fees, Tuition, and Books The College of Law offers one of the most affordable law programs in the nation. This, combined with the quality of education and services provided, has led to the recognition of the University of Idaho College of Law as one of the best values in legal education in the United States.

Costs for 2012–2013 Idaho resident Non-resident

$15,036 $27,824

Fees are subject to change by the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho. Books will cost approximately $900–$1,500 per year, depending on the number of courses taken. A limited number of used books are available through the studentrun used bookstore at the College of Law. Visit www.uidaho.edu/ law/admissions for current cost information.

Scholarships and Loans The College of Law awards more than $500,000 in merit scholarships and non-resident tuition waivers to incoming students each year. All applicants offered admission to the College of Law are automatically considered for scholarship aid. The criteria used in determining awards are essentially the same as the criteria used in the admissions process. These criteria include LSAT score, undergraduate grade point average, significant advanced education, demonstrated writing ability, significant life experiences, and other information in an applicant’s file indicating promise of academic excellence, diversity of background, or perspective that will enrich the educational experience of the

entering class. Federal financial aid is available to qualified students through the University’s Financial Aid Office. To apply, a student must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This form must be returned by February 15 to receive priority consideration for aid. We strongly recommend the FAFSA be completed no later than mid-January to meet this priority date. Students whose files do not meet the priority date are still eligible for consideration for Federal Direct Subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Student Loans. All other funds are allocated first to students who meet the priority date. A complete list of available aid is available at www.uidaho.edu/finaid.

Nance Ceccarelli, Class of 2007 Moscow, Idaho B.F.A., Stephens College “As an older student, I was looking for something different in a law school, and that is what I found at Idaho. I wanted to make sure that I would not have to give up my community involvement once I started law school. Although I am not active in as many roles as I was before, I have not had to give up my entire pre-law school life. I do not think this would have been possible at many other schools. Moscow offers numerous opportunities for students and families to get involved — from local politics to community arts organizations like the annual Renaissance Fair or Moscow Art Walk.”

Transfer and Visiting Applicants

Incomplete or Inaccurate Information on Application

The College of Law welcomes applications from students wishing to transfer or visit. Generally, students seeking to transfer or visit must rank in the upper one-half of their law school class, be in good standing, and be eligible to return to the ABAaccredited law school in which they are currently enrolled. For further information on how to apply as a transfer or visiting student, please visit www.uidaho.edu/ law/admissions.

Failure to accurately and completely answer all questions on the application is considered fraud and may subject the applicant to rescission of admission, immediate cancellation of registration, dismissal from the University, and other sanctions. For further information concerning admission procedures, contact: Admissions Office PO Box 442321 Moscow, ID 83844-2321 lawadmit@uidaho.edu www.uidaho.edu/ law/admissions

Enrollment The College of Law program is designed for students who are devoting themselves full time to the study of law. To that end, the only course of study offered by the College of Law is the full-time program in Moscow. It is not possible to earn a law degree from the College of Law by attending part-time or through a distance learning program.

Graduation Requirements All students must pass all first year courses, Professional Responsibility, and Constitutional Law I and II. In addition, students must satisfy an upper-division writing requirement and earn at least

two credits in courses designed to teach professional legal skills, which can be satisfied through a variety of classes. Law students must complete six semesters of full-time study or its equivalent in residence and secure 90 semester-hours of law credit with an average grade of 2.00 (C) or above. All 90 semester hours offered for the degree must be completed within a total period of six calendar years from the time of matriculation to the completion of degree work. As an example of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to public service, as well as in recognition of the role service plays in the legal profession, all students must complete 40 hours of law-related pro bono service before graduation.

Nicole Derden, Class of 2005 Molalla, Oregon

Terry Derden, Class of 2005 Boise, Idaho

Law Office of Nicole R. Derden

Deputy City Attorney, City of Boise, Idaho

“As a married couple, we spent a lot of time together — in the classroom. That’s why we found it important to be able to spend time together outside of school and explore our home state of Idaho. There are lots of fantastic getaways within driving distance from Moscow. Even though our study habits and general interests are very different, it was important for us to understand each other’s careers. The curriculum offered by the College of Law was diverse enough to fit our needs both as individuals and as a couple. While we found the College of Law community to be relatively small, we found that it is very supportive of all its students — especially those of us who have a spouse or family. Choosing to attend school here together strengthened our relationship in so many ways. We experienced a lot of wonderful things here together that we couldn’t have gotten at a larger law school — daily interactions with our professors and administrators, unique opportunities for leadership within student organizations, rewarding externship placements, and lifelong friendships.”

Honor System In order to inculcate the high ethical standards expected of members of the legal profession, students in the College of Law are required to participate in the honor system and to adhere to the Honor Code adopted by the law students and faculty. The Honor Code places responsibility for observation of the rules of the College directly on each individual student. Accordingly, examinations are not supervised. Violations of the Honor Code are referred to an Honor Court composed of law faculty and students. Students are expected to meet the high ethical standards that are an integral part of preparing for the legal profession. Instances of dishonesty such as plagiarism on papers or cheating on examinations are dealt with severely and may result in permanent dismissal from the College of Law.

Services for Students with Disabilities The University of Idaho has established services for students with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended. University of Idaho Disability Support Services (DSS) provides disability support services to students with temporary or permanent disabilities. Students requesting assistance must provide appropriate disability documentation to be kept on file with DSS and must provide adequate advance notice of such requests. For further information, contact DSS at (208) 885-9404 or dss@uidaho.edu, or visit www.uidaho.edu/ studentaffairs/taap/dss.

The University of Idaho College of Law has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, career services, and employment. Such discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Amendment of 1978, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other state and federal laws and regulations. College Rules and Regulations, Rights Reserved by the University, Mutual Responsibility Agreement and Sources and Exceptions to Rules and Regulations can be found at www.law.uidaho.edu.

College of Law PO Box 442321 Moscow, ID 83844-2321 (208) 885-2300