Patrick J. Flynn
Associate Professor of Law
Department of Clinical Legal Studies
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Contact Information
Room 131
USC School of Law
701 Main Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
v 803-777-2278
f 803-777-3401
patf@law.sc.edu
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Courses
DISCOVERY, LAWS 719 (3 hours) This course will focus on the application of the rules and principles governing the scope of pretrial discovery and the various methods of obtaining information. The scope of discovery will be discussed by examining the relevancy standard, the work product doctrine and privileges that limit discovery. Discovery of information from experts will be examined. The use of discovery tools such as interrogatories, depositions, production of documents, entries on land, testing and sampling, compulsory mental and physical examination and requests to admit will be studied.
FEDERAL LITIGATION CLINIC, LAWS 656 (3 hours) Students will represent clients in cases presenting problems in civil Federal litigation. The casework will focus on problems of pleading, discovery and motion practice in the Federal Courts. Caseload will be limited and students will work on cases in teams under the supervision of clinical faculty; all aspects of client representation will be closely supervised. Group discussion and decision making will be employed to expose all students to the problems presented by the various cases.
INTERVIEWING, COUNSELING, AND NEGOTIATION, LAWS 771 (3 Hours) This course provides an introduction to interviewing, negotiation, and counseling in a variety of legal contexts. Emphasis is placed on helping students improve those skills which are essential to accomplish these tasks competently, particularly problem-solving skills.
TRIAL ADVOCACY, LAWS 679 (3 hours) (2 hours) An in depth consideration of the skills of the trial lawyer ranging from trial preparation to litigation strategy. Students are trained in direct examination, cross examination and other litigation oriented skills.
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