8898 Construction Law (2)
The Construction Law course would emphasize state and federal construction law
and would provide the students with practical experience in drafting contracts,
negotiating disputes, and conducting a mock arbitration. The course would
cover the contract responsibilities and remedies of contractors,
subcontractors, design professionals, sureties and owners, including the United
States Government. The course would emphasize the controlling state and
federal statutes and regulations, as well as case law which illustrates the
application of the statutes and other areas of law not covered by statute. The
classroom sessions will include discussion of the practical aspects of legal
practice in the construction industry, with instruction and examples regarding
the drafting of documents and contracts, negotiation of disputes, and
decision-making regarding the type of dispute resolution forum to recommend to
a client.