Discussion - 2 hours. The course will provide a brief review of basic Spanish and then move into more complicated grammatical structures, all within a legal context, which includes various areas of California law. The focus of the course is to acquire specialized vocabulary and develop the capacity of students to provide direct legal representation to Spanish-speaking clients. Students will practice both oral and written communication and will learn how to conduct various types of interviews and meetings with clients. The course will also address issues surrounding cultural competency, translation and interpretation, and ethics in the representation of Spanish-speaking clients. Students will be encouraged to develop the vocabulary they will need for their own areas of interest/specialization.
Prerequisite: Students must speak Spanish proficiently. Native or full fluency not required.
Grading Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory