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Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers

Current Offerings

Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers (7801): You want to do important, meaningful, and impactful work. You've got the legal skills and the intellectual firepower, but leaders in law and business are looking for more than that from their trusted advisors. They want attorneys who not only excel at issue spotting, but also strategic problem solving, communication and the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity. Research demonstrates that these skills can be learned and strengthened. Using neuroscience techniques to optimize adult learning, students will develop skills in strategic decision making, influence techniques, motivating others to work toward shared goals and adapting communication styles for clients and colleagues. This is a hands-on class, with a focus on classroom exercises and short reflection papers, designed to help students use their past and current experiences to identify areas for development and create new habits for success. Special Instructions: Students on the waitlist for the course will be admitted if spots are available on the basis of priority and degree program. Elements used in grading: Class participation and attendance, course exercises and written assignments.

Sections

Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers | LAW 7801 Section 01 Class #1130

  • 2 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent 20
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO5 - Ability to Communicate Orally
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Miscellaneous Practice-Skills

  • 2023-2024 Winter ( )
  • Wed
  • Room: LAW 272

Past Offerings

Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers (7801): You want to do important, meaningful, and impactful work. You've got the legal skills and the intellectual firepower, but leaders in law and business are looking for more than that from their trusted advisors. They want attorneys who not only excel at issue spotting, but also strategic problem solving, communication and the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity. Research demonstrates that these skills can be learned and strengthened. Using neuroscience techniques to optimize adult learning, students will develop skills in strategic decision making, influence techniques, motivating others to work toward shared goals and adapting communication styles for clients and colleagues. This is a hands-on class, with a focus on classroom exercises and short reflection papers, designed to help students use their past and current experiences to identify areas for development and create new habits for success. Special Instructions: Students on the waitlist for the course will be admitted if spots are available on the basis of priority and degree program. Elements used in grading: Class participation and attendance, course exercises and written assignments.

Sections

Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers | LAW 7801 Section 01 Class #1147

  • 2 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2022-2023 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Lottery 20
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO5 - Ability to Communicate Orally
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Miscellaneous Practice-Skills

  • 2022-2023 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers (7801): You want to do important, meaningful, and impactful work. You've got the legal skills and the intellectual firepower, but leaders in law and business are looking for more than that from their trusted advisors. They want attorneys who not only excel at issue spotting, but also strategic problem solving, communication and the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity. Research demonstrates that these skills can be learned and strengthened. Using neuroscience techniques to optimize adult learning, students will develop skills in strategic decision making, influence techniques, motivating others to work toward shared goals and adapting communication styles for clients and colleagues. This is a hands-on class, with a focus on classroom exercises and short reflection papers, designed to help students use their past and current experiences to identify areas for development and create new habits for success. Special Instructions: Students on the waitlist for the course will be admitted if spots are available on the basis of priority and degree program. Elements used in grading: Class participation and attendance, course exercises and written assignments.

Sections

Leadership and Influence Skills for Lawyers | LAW 7801 Section 01 Class #1113

  • 2 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2021-2022 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Lottery 20
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO5 - Ability to Communicate Orally
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Miscellaneous Practice-Skills

  • 2021-2022 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
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