Summer session provides an opportunity for law students from Carolina Law and from other law schools to earn academic credits. Classes begin the week after Commencement, and exams are held in mid-to-late June. Course selections include Evidence and Professional Responsibility as well as other upper-level courses like Negotiation and Externships. Students may register for up to six credits during the summer. Registration for more than six credits is considered an overload and is permitted only if authorized by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Advanced Legal Research (Online Course)
This online course offers students the opportunity to expand their skills in using primary and secondary legal sources in the context of legal practice. The course covers a range of topics, including statutory and case law research, practice materials, specialized topical resources and cost-effective research strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will have gained experience formulating efficient research methodologies and evaluating sources of legal information in various formats. Course grades will be based on a series of research assignments and class participation. Students will earn Skills credit for this course.
May 12 through June 15
Evidence
Evidence introduces students to all major aspects of the Federal Rules of Evidence through the problem-based method. The course covers the following topics: real and demonstrative evidence, relevancy, character evidence, expert and scientific evidence, examination of witnesses, credibility and impeachment, competency, hearsay, the Confrontation clause, and privileges. The focus of this course will be on the practical application of the rules of evidence in the courtroom.
May 12 through June 11
Class meets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Final Exam: June 18
Professional Responsibility
This course covers the legal ethics and rules governing the conduct of lawyers. Regulation of the legal profession; lawyer advertising; trust accounting; lawyer-client relationship; conflicts of interest; confidentiality and privilege; ethical dilemmas in litigation; client counseling.
May 12 through June 16
Class meets Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (except for Saturday, May 23)
Final Exam: June 19
Negotiation
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of negotiation in our legal system. Students will develop negotiating skills and improve their understanding of the negotiation process by participating in simulations, analyzing bargaining behavior, discussing negotiation concepts and receiving critique.
May 11 through June 15
Class meets Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Externships
The Summer Externship Program runs from mid-May (3-hour required orientation) through mid-June. Rising 2Ls and rising 3Ls enrolled in the Summer Program earn 4 pass/fail units of credit. Students work on site at their externship 32 hours per week; submit weekly journals and time sheets; attend individual conferences with their faculty supervisor; and attend weekly class meetings (held on Fridays). In addition, students are required to attend the orientation program and one field trip.
Registration
Registration
for summer session opens in mid-March and closes in mid-May. Late
registration may include a fee. All Carolina Law and visiting students must
register by and attend classes the first week of summer session. If you have
questions about registration, please contact the Carolina Law Registrar’s
Office.
Tuition and Fees
Residents: $390 per credit hour
Non-residents: $720 per credit hour
Tuition may be paid online via ConnectCarolina or by
mail to University Cashier, Suite 2215 SASB North, CB #1400, 450 Ridge Road, Chapel
Hill, NC 27599-1400.
Visiting Students Summer Session Registration
Students from law schools other than Carolina Law may register for summer session. A residency determination establishes if students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Apply for residency.
The registration form and a letter
of good standing should be received in late March/early April to be considered
for early registration. Visiting students who do not complete registration by early
May may be required to pre-pay tuition/fees or provide proof of financial aid
prior to registration.
Visiting students should complete
the registration form and submit a letter of good standing from your Registrar
or Academic Dean to:
Law Registrar’s Office
Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, CB# 3380
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3380
919.962.1249
srsessom@email.unc.edu
