This course will explore the role of mindfulness and other forms of self-reflection on the practice of law, including effective advocacy, professional identity formation, and law as a mechanism for social change. The class will be highly experiential, and students will practice mindfulness, work on collaborative projects, and explore areas of the law where the connection between mindfulness and the law already exist, such as negotiations and restorative justice, as well as explore and brainstorm new areas where connections have not yet been made. ?We will also investigate the relationship between mindfulness, creativity, and leadership.? Throughout the course, we will practice mindfulness exercises in class and at home. ?
This is a 2-unit course. ?The course can be taken S/U or for a letter-grade.? The maximum number of students is 12. No prerequisites.? No exam. This course will consist of short papers throughout the semester.? There is the potential for the class to fulfil the upper-level writing requirement, but it will depend on the topic and whether it explores connections between the law and mindfulness.
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