Rights of the Accused (JAG)(SC)

LAW7500
Section 10, Spring 24
Instructor, JAG

Schedule Information

Enrollment: /4
Credits: 1
Days Time Room Start Date End Date

Tue

 		1010-1200 JAG

Course Description

This elective examines the rights afforded to the accused under the Constitution, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and the Rules for Courts-Martial. Topics covered includes: the privilege against self-incrimination, search and seizure rights, the right to counsel, confrontation, discovery, and other rights afforded to an accused. Classes will be conducted in a seminar format. Although this elective is structured from a defense perspective, it is designed for both experienced advocates seeking a more advanced understanding as well as those seeking a refresher in this area of the law. The readings will consist of relevant cases and law review articles on topic.

Course Requirements

Exam Information

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Written Work Product

Grades are based on classroom participation and a 5-7 page thought paper.

Other Course Details

Prerequisites: None Concurrencies: None

Exclusive With: None

Laptops Allowed: No

First Day Attendance Required: Yes

Course Resources: To be announced.

Course Notes: The instructors for this course are MAJ WENTZ and MAJ SQUIRES. This course meets at the JAG School during its 4th Quarter, MARCH 18 – MAY 3, 2024 (NOTE: the course ends during the Law School’s final exam period). Due to weather, holidays, military requirements, etc., individual class sessions at the JAG School are subject to rescheduling on occasion. The JAG School attempts to reschedule make-ups at the same day/time slot, but there may be times when a meeting session date/time will not occur in the same day/time slot. All absences must be approved by the instructor. ENROLLMENT: Students seeking to enroll in this course must complete and timely submit a request e-form to SRO. SRO will begin collecting enrollment applications at an announced time in the fall term, and the JAG School has final approval for any enrollment requests. The JAG School and Law School intend to finalize the roster of approved UVA Law students in this course by Jan. 26.

Graduation Requirements

Satisfies Understanding Bias/Racism/Cross-Cultural Competency requirement: No

Satisfies Writing Requirement: No

Credits For Prof. Skills Requirement: No

Satisfies Professional Ethics: No

Additional Course Information

Schedule No.: 124219893

Modified Type: ABA Seminar

Cross Listed: No

Concentrations: International and National Security Law , Law and Technology

Evaluation Portal Via LawWeb Opens: Sunday, April 21, 12:01 AM

Evaluation Portal Via LawWeb Closes: Sunday, May 05, 11:59 PM

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