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Mission

The mission of the Small Business Law Center at Thomas Jefferson School of Law is to provide law students with practical skills opportunities that support community economic development in San Diego County.

Overview

The Small Business (SBLC) at Thomas Jefferson School of Law provides legal assistance to entrepreneurs, artists, inventors, small businesses, and non-profit organizations that do not have the financial means to hire a lawyer. Under the supervision of California licensed attorneys, law students assist clients with their legal needs. Components of the SBLC include the (1) Art and Entertainment Law Project, the (2) Nonprofit + Business Law Clinic, the (3) Patent Clinic and the (4) Trademark Clinic. Thomas Jefferson School of Law is currently the only law school in California to have both a patent clinic and a trademark clinic that are certified by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The SBLC provides free legal assistance in the following areas:

• General Business Advice
• Business Formation
• Contract Review and Negotiation
• Commercial Leasing
• Non-profit Tax Exemption
• Independent Contractor and Employment Issues
• Permitting and Licensing
• Copyright
• Trademark
• Patent
• Publicity Rights
• Trade Secrets

For further information about our clinics and how to request services, please see each clinic webpage. The links are in the right side navigation. To find out if you are eligible for our services, please complete the Request for Services Form.

View the Small Business Law Center Brochure in English or Spanish.

Small Business Law Center
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
701 B St. Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619.961.4382
Fax: 619.961.1382
Email: sblc@tjsl.edu

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O Curso de Verão – Introdução ao Estudo Jurídico Norte-Americano é o primeiro passo àqueles que almejam uma carreira promissora no mundo globalizado de hoje.

Com aulas práticas e estruturas didáticas o curso proporciona uma experiência inicial e preparo para o advogado internacional no sistema jurídico norte americano.

Conheça suas opções para tornar-se um advogado licenciado na California.

Para facilitar o ensino aos estudantes brasileiros, a escola colocará à disposição dos alunos uma coordenação com suporte na língua portuguesa.

San Diego Julho 2011 Program De: 5 a 28 de julho Introdução ao Sistema Legal Norte Americano

Classes Carga Horária – 15 horas semanais de aula presente 15  horas semanais de pesquisa e estudos Total: 30 horas semanais

Custo do Curso Total do Curso - U.S. $2,000.00 Total do Curso Convenio CAASP – U.S. $1,600.00

Custo Acomodação 

Vantaggio Suites - http://www.vantaggiosuites.com  Double Room: U.S.$995.00 (dois estudantes) Single Room: U.S. $700.00 

A escola oferece uma lista com outras opções de acomodação para sua escolha. Consulte seu coordenador para mais detalhes.  

Matrícula Preencher Aplicação TJSL/SC/2011

Fazer o Download da Aplicação TJSL/SC/2011 Imprimir Preencher Escanear Enviar para Carla Lima de Castro McEwen mcewenc@tjsl.edu

Contactar: Carla Lima de Castro McEwen mcewenc@tjsl.edu  Phone: +1 (619)961.4343  

Classes:

Legal English Writing and Research

This course provides an overview to the role of legal writing in the American legal system. It will also provide an introduction to the function and sources of American common law, the American legal system, and legal practice. Students will learn the basic structure of American legal writing and analysis called IRAC, and will utilize this structure to write short legal writing exercises. The course will also provide an overview to the types of legal writing used in American legal practice including office memoranda, client letters, opinion letters, persuasive motions, and appellate briefs. The course may also include guest speakers from the local legal community related to the role of legal writing in American law practice.  Students will be exposed to a variety of electronic legal resources for US and international law.  Coursebook: Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students by Nadia E. Nedzel.

Introduction to US Legal System

This course presents a concise overview of legal methodology, the adversary system, the judicial system, and procedures of the American legal system as an introduction to the study of law in the United States by lawyers from other countries. It also covers fundamentals of the of case law study.  The second week will focus on business law.  Coursebook: Strategies for Legal Case Reading & Vocabulary Development by Susan M. Reinhart.

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Thomas Jefferson School of Law offers two fellowship programs for students interested in Criminal Law, and those interested in Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law.

The Criminal Law Fellowship Program is designed for law students interested in pursuing a career in criminal law. It offers intensive criminal law exposure from the first day of law school through courses tailored to criminal practice and special events with expert practitioners. Criminal Law Fellows can be certified to practice in criminal court at the beginning of their second year of law school and are encouraged to spend at least two semesters working in a real criminal practice setting. They also receive preference to register for all advanced criminal law and procedure classes.

The Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law Fellowship Program is designed for law students interested in fields where intellectual property plays an important role, including the sports and entertainment industries and various aspects of business law from small mom-and-pop start-ups to large tech companies. This fellowship provides superior access to intellectual property, sports, and entertainment law in the classroom and in the field. Students can work one-on-one with professors on scholarly projects and have the opportunity to work for academic credit in the Law School's patent and trademark clinics as well as with companies, law firms, and public entities that deal with intellectual property issues. The fellowship regularly hosts events with scholars and practicing lawyers. Students in the fellowship receive preference to register in all fellowship-related electives. 

We invite you to visit the web pages of these fellowship programs to learn more.

Class Schedule

• Class Schedule - Fall 2023

Exam Schedules

• Midterm Exam Schedule - Fall 2023
• Final Exam Schedule - Fall 2023

Thomas Jefferson School of Law has developed a team approach to assisting students through their law school careers. Student Affairs works together with other Thomas Jefferson School of Law staff and departments to provide services and programming to enhance the law school experience. Team members are available to work with students in a variety of ways and some members may have a special emphasis in particular advising areas.

Ben Chamberlain, Director of Student Affairs & Title IX Coordinator: Health and wellness, visiting students, general advice, scheduling, academic accommodations, student organizations and study abroad.

Professor Taylor Israel, Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation: Learning strategies for development of important study, research and self-assessment skills.

Professor Judybeth Tropp, Director of Clinical Externship & Pro Bono Programs: Externship planning, pro bono and public interest opportunities.

Each member of the team is available for appointments throughout the day, as well as later in the evening for part-time students.

To schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact a team member individually.

The team is here to work with you, listen to your comments and concerns, and help make your law school experience all that you want it to be. Each member of the team is available to assist you.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law has two centers of academic excellence, the Intellectual Property, Sports & Entertainment Law Center and the Center for Criminal Law and Policy. The centers were created to take advantage of Thomas Jefferson's existing academic strengths. Each center addresses profound changes in our society that are giving rise to new fields of law, while rapidly transforming virtually traditional areas of law practice.

The centers combine a substantial body of faculty research, a large collection of courses and speaker programs and colloquia.