Over the past two decades, lawyers have experienced radical changes in the practice of law. One substantial change has been the increase in legal malpractice claims brought by clients and the explosion of claims brought against lawyers by non clients. This course will analyze these emerging tort theories and will assist student once they enter practice to avoid risk and liability.



The course will use the problem method to engage students in discussion of real world problems. Grades will be based on class work, a written product (either a pleading, client letter, or other practice-based product) and a final exam.



Also, the course will allow students to explore an area of tort law beyond that which they encountered in the first semester—i.e., economic torts. Study of these torts, which involve more than physical or property damage, will help students see the tort world in a more complete light.