OBJECTIVE 6: LAWYERING SKILLS PROGRAM

SF Remodel Project - Phase 7: Master Planning & Programming

MK TH INK

OBJECTIVE 6: LAWYERING SKILLS PROGRAM

UTILIZATION 3 classes per semester (2 day, 1 night)

3 to 4 days per week

3 to 4 hours per day

PROGRAM Summer STEP classes - 25 per section

Fall and Spring classes - 16 per section

Smaller Trial teams of 4-8Competitions - space needed to host larger, cross-school trials

Events - ceremonial space for special events and procedural meetings

Finals - up to 7 smaller trials and exams

ROOMS Courtroom/Classrooms

Faculty Offices

Conference Rooms

Formal Lobby Space

Storage

Audio/Visual

Mini-break Room

Feature the Lawyering Skills Program as a distinguishing asset of the Law School- Create physical spaces that facilitate the pedagogical focus on advocacy and courtroom training, as well as provide naming opportunities- Establish the program as a source of pride that hosts competitions and events with other law schools- Leverage the physical space in support of the law school’s goal to become nationally renowned for its litigation and advocacy training

Design a space to support interactive programs where law students receive hands-on learning- Support the concept of experiential versus lecture-based learning, and align with the law school’s pedagogical stance as a ‘practice-ready’ graduate program- House state-of-the-art technology that is being used in real courtrooms- Plan for varying uses and flexible work spaces, in particular for teams of 4-8, and groups of 16 and 25-30- Create a realistic, simulated courtroom experience - Be able to hold mock trials and competitions in a space that accurately reflects an actual courtroom-Provide a space for informal learning, gathering, and research - Create spaces for informal research and study for smaller groups (4-8)

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

BUILDING BLOCKS

EXTERIORBALCONY

211298 S.F.

185 S.F.

322 S.F.

LOBBY2100

1203 S.F.

STORAGE2002B75 S.F.

STORAGE2002A75 S.F.

STAIRS-3

322 S.F.

POTENTIAL SIGNATURE

COURTROOM

LAWYERING SKILLS PROGRAM

Description:

Rooms:

Accomodate Lawyering Skills Program needs in co-located, shared, primarily Law School facilities.Develop a parallel online presence for the center.

- Use of prime Law School space retains strong identity- Method of teaching can influence other Law School pedagogy- Ample space for program needs

2203 - Lecture Hall becomes signature courtroom with appropriate courtroom furniture and furnishings.

MEDIUM-IMPACT CENTER

FLOOR 2

LAWYERING SKILLS PROGRAM

Description:

Rooms:

FLOOR 3

Accomodate Lawyering Skills Program needs in co-located, shared, primarily Law School facilities.Develop a parallel online presence for the center.

- Use of prime Law School space retains strong identity- Method of teaching can influence other Law School pedagogy- Ample space for program needs

3201 - Moot Court/Classroom3203 - Medium Trial Court/Classroom3200 - Small Trial Court3205 - Baxter Room

MEDIUM-IMPACT CENTER

LAWYERING SKILLSPROGRAM

2

LAWYERING SKILLS PROGRAM - FLOOR 2 (2,382 SF)

Room:Designation:

SF:Seating:

2203Signature Courtroom2,38260

1

1

3

LAWYERING SKILLS PROGRAM - FLOOR 3 (3,855 SF)

Room:Designation:

SF:Seating:

3205Baxter Room51315

Room:Designation:

SF:Seating:

3200Trial Court / Small Classroom66514

Room:Designation:

SF:Seating:

3203Trial Court / Medium Classroom1,08816-30

2

3

4

Room:Designation:

SF:Seating:

3201Moot Court / Large Classroom1,58940

1

1

23

4

Seating: 40

ROOM 3201 - MOOT COURT

1600 SF2’

6’

Seating: 32

ROOM 3203 - MEDIUM TRIAL COURT

1088 SF2’

6’

Seating: 14

ROOM 3200 - SMALL TRIAL COURT

665 SF2’

6’

Seating: 15

ROOM 3205 - BAXTER ROOM

513 SF2’

6’