LAW631V

040961

Every profession must engage diversity and inclusion within its practice area, and this is true of the legal profession. Some state Bar Associations have started requiring this area of competence as a condition of practice. Diversity and inclusion within the legal profession is complex and challenging due to changes in the law and legal practice, as well as the nature of bias within the legal profession. There are core competencies required for attorneys to provide effective representation to diverse clients.

This course is designed to provide tools to students to understand diversity and inclusion within the legal profession, and also navigate their own role and responsibilities as an attorney serving a diverse clientele. Cross-cultural lawyering requires knowledge and competencies that are useful in domestic contexts, but also with respect to representing clients from other countries. Contemporary law practice is local, national, and global. There are interesting and important cultural considerations for attorneys and for the courts that exercise jurisdiction over these matters.

OPT - Student Option ABCDE/PF

Law