LAW 926 - Special Topics in Torts

Unit(s): 3

A tort is an action or inaction that gives rise to civil legal liability by causing an injury to another without their consent. In the first year, students not only learn the basics from their introductory torts course, but they also learn how to spot tort issues from complex fact patterns and apply the rules for various torts, including battery, assault, trespass, negligence, and strict liability. This Special Topics course will build on the foundation set by the first-year torts class. Substantively, students will apply their legal analysis skills to a new set of torts, many of which are common testing ground for state and multi-state bar exams. These include but are not limited to: liability for injuries caused by wild and domestic animals, toxic torts, medical malpractice, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, and nuisance. Each iteration of this may include a different set of torts subject to change based on the instructor’s expertise and the content of the first-year courses. In addition to requiring students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a new set of torts, this course will also refine students’ legal analysis and writing skills. Students will be trained to spot issues, identify material facts, draw analogies and distinctions between fact patterns, apply legal precedent, argue public policy, and write legal analysis in short essays. Prerequisite: Torts

Prerequisite: LAW 610 with a minimum grade of D
Restriction: College restricted to School of Law
School of Law