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Simulation Courses

Graduating law school and passing the bar are essential to becoming a lawyer, but the career entails so much more. Lawyers must be able to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, judges, lawyers, and all parties involved in a case. We offer students the chance to build these skills through more than 40 simulation courses that are available at various times throughout the year.


Simulation Courses

As a student at California Western you have access to over 40 simulations courses. These courses provide substantial lawyering experience through in-class practice with hypothetical facts. You will gain professional skills and subject area knowledge that prepare you for clinics and externship placements.

Courses Credits 
Legal Skills II  3 (Earn 2 EXP credits)
Advanced Legal Research  3
Advanced Negotiation 3
Advanced Criminal Defense Litigation 3
Advanced Prosecution Function 3
Alternative Dispute Resolution 3
Appellate Program for Distinguished Advocates 3
Business Planning 3
CA Sentencing 3
Commercial Real Estate Transactions 3
Forensic Evidence 3
International Legal Research 2
Law Office Technology:
Case Management & Marketing
1
Law Office Technology: Document Management 1
Legal Drafting 2
Mediation for Lawyers 3
Privacy Law 3
Racial Justice & Resentencing 3
Specialized Legal Research 1
Trial Practice ("Small Section") 2
Trial Skills Training for Distinguished Advocates 2