Summer 2024 Class and Exam Schedule
NOTE *: Courses marked with an * (asterisk) may be taken by students who entered law school in January 2024.
NOTE: Pursuant to ABA Standards, no student shall enroll in distance education (online) courses until that student has completed instruction in a minimum of 28 credit hours toward the J.D. degree. No student may use more than 30 credit hours of distance education coursework towards satisfaction of the J.D. degree requirements.
See the refund schedule for summer courses.
See Grades information for expected posting date.
Summer Intersession
Classes meet Sunday, May 12-Saturday, May 18
Courses marked as "Distance Education" are not covered by the ABA variance and thus will count as distance education credits.
See https://www.washburnlaw.edu/policies/academic.html#distanceed.
| COURSE | CREDITS | PROFESSOR | DAYS | TIME | ROOM | EXAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Evolution of a Business Transaction |
1 | Westbrook | Online (Asynchronous) |
Online (Asynchronous) |
N/A | N/A |
| * Legal Writing for Clerkships/Externships | 1 | Kowalska | Mon, 5/13-Fri, 5/17 | 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. | 133 | N/A |
| Trial Advocacy (ITAP) | 2 | Mastrosimone | Sun, 5/12-Sat, 5/18 | 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | TBA | N/A |
Session 1
Classes meet Monday, May 20-Tuesday, June 25 (Wednesday, June 26 is a reading day; exams, as indicated below, are June 27-28)
No classes will be held on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day Holiday) or on Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth Holiday).
| COURSE | CREDITS | PROFESSOR | DAYS | TIME | ROOM | EXAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Examination Techniques | 1 | Ossmann | Sat.-Sun. 6/1-6/2 Sat.-Sun. 6/8-6/9 See note 1. |
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 153, 154, 251 | N/A |
| * Criminal Procedure I | 3 | Hodgkinson | MWR | 2:00-5:00 p.m. | 251 | 6/27 |
| Education Law | 3 | McMillan | TF | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | 234 | N/A |
| * Family Law | 3 | Elrod | MWR | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 235 | 6/28 |
| Study Abroad: Comparative Constitutional Law | 3 | Martin | MTWR 6/3-6/21 (dates tentative) |
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Osaka University | TBD |
Note 1: There will be a short introductory meeting on the evening of May __ for students who register for this course.
Session 2
Classes meet Monday, July 1-Monday, August 5 (Tuesday, August 6 is a reading day; exams, as indicated below, are August 7-9).
| COURSE | CREDITS | PROFESSOR | DAYS | TIME | ROOM | EXAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Constitutional Law II | 3 | Jackson | MWF | 3:00-5:30 p.m. | 235 | 8/9 |
| * Local Gov't Law | 2 | Heim / Moller | TR | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | 234 | 8/8 |
| * Negotiation | 2 | Leisinger | MWF (end July 31) | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | 234 | N/A |
| Taking and Defending Depositions | 1 | Ossmann | Sat.-Sun. 7/20-7/21 Sat.-Sun. 7/27-7/28 See note 2. |
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 153, 233, 234 | N/A |
Note 2: There will be a short introductory meeting on the evening of July __ for students who register for this course.
Twelve-Week Session
Classes meet: Monday, May 22-Friday, August 11
| COURSE | CREDITS | PROFESSOR | DAYS | TIME | ROOM | EXAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Appeal Advocacy: Advanced Topics |
1-2 | Hodgkinson | By Arrangement | By Arrangement | N/A | N/A |
| Externship I & II | 2-4 | Leisinger | TBA | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| Judicial Externship | 2-4 | Leisinger | TBA | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| Rural Externship | 6 | Leisinger | TBA | TBA | TBA | N/A |
Fall Intersession
| COURSE | PROFESSOR | DAYS | TIME | ROOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research for Legal Scholars (1) | Miller | Mon, 8/12-Fri, 8/16 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 251 |
| Criminal Law: The Defense and Prosecution Function (1) | Wright / Watson | Mon, 8/12-Fri, 8/16 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | 251 |
| Advanced Evidence: Expert Witnesses (1) | Ossmann / Wittman | Sat, 8/17-Sun, 8/18
Mon, 8/19-Wed, 8/21 |
1:00-4:00 p.m.
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
251 |