Fall 2026 Trial Advocacy & Dispute Resol

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

TADR 400

Trial Advocacy

3 hours. Previously listed as JD 181. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and JD 425. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44605DIS09:00 AM - 12:00 PMWSolock, MMeet on campus
44608DIS02:00 PM - 05:00 PMWPeters, VMeet on campus
44606DIS06:00 PM - 09:00 PMTColeman, JMeet on campus
~Priority section for evening students; registration for all others on April 13th at 10am~ Approval Req - See Class Sched

TADR 410

Trial Advocacy/Alternative Dispute Resolution Team Competition

1 OR 2 hours. Previously listed as JD 001. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 combined hours in TADR 410 and TADR 411. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and JD 425 or TADR 457. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45152DISARRANGEDNavarro, KMeet on campus

TADR 411

Barristers' Board

1 OR 2 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Previously listed as JD 010. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45151CNFARRANGEDNavarro, KMeet on campus

TADR 412

Moot Court Competition

1 OR 2 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 total combined hours in TADR 412 and TADR 413. Previously listed as JD 012. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and LAW 422. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45156CNFARRANGEDHodge, JMeet on campus

TADR 413

Moot Court Honors Program: Executive Board

1 OR 2 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Previously listed as JD 013. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and LAW 422. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45157CNFARRANGEDHodge, JMeet on campus

TADR 420

Deposition Practicum

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 285. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and JD 425 or TADR 457. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49875DIS03:00 PM - 05:00 PMMMcDevitt, DMeet on campus
44328DIS06:00 PM - 08:00 PMWTeplinsky, HMeet on campus
~Priority section for evening students; registration for all others on April 13th at 10am~ Approval Req - See Class Sched

TADR 421

Arbitration

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 119. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44313DIS03:00 PM - 05:00 PMMRafael, AMeet on campus
44549DIS06:00 PM - 08:00 PMMGauza, TMeet on campus
~Priority section for evening students; registration for all others on April 13th at 10am~ Approval Req - See Class Sched

TADR 422

E-Discovery

2 hours. Same as PTL 422. Previously listed as JD 270/ITP 870. Prerequisite(s): JD 401, and JD 405, and JD 406, and JD 407, and JD 411, and JD 414, and JD 415, and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44323LCD09:00 AM - 11:00 AMRYelton, JMeet online at set times
Online Exam9:30:00 AM12/03/26

TADR 423

Mediation and Mediation Advocacy

2 hours. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48394DIS03:00 PM - 05:00 PMRSherman, SMeet on campus

TADR 426

Counseling and Negotiations

3 hours. Previously listed as JD 210. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45164DIS02:00 PM - 05:00 PMTConway, BMeet on campus

TADR 429

Expert Witnesses

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 541. Prerequisite(s): JD 401, and JD 405, and JD 406, and JD 407, and JD 411, and JD 414, and 415, and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and JD 425 or TADR 457. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48390DIS01:00 PM - 03:00 PMRManno, AMeet on campus

TADR 445

Criminal Procedure: Adjudication

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 213. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Approval Req - See Class Sched

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44325LCD06:00 PM - 08:00 PMTMaldonado, AMeet on campus
~Priority section for evening students; registration for all others on April 13th at 10am~ Take Home Exam

TADR 460

Lawyering Skills IV: Drafting: Criminal Litigation

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 226. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and LAW 422. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44370LCD03:00 PM - 05:00 PMRTurkcan, KMeet on campus
LSIV: Drafting Criminal Paper Course
45149LCD06:00 PM - 08:00 PMWArriaga, AMeet online at set times
LSIV: Drafting Criminal ~Section for evening students only.~ Paper Course Approval Req - See Class Sched Online

TADR 461

Lawyering Skills IV: Drafting: Civil Litigation

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 152. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and LAW 422. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44367LCD03:00 PM - 05:00 PMRBaum, CMeet on campus
LSIV: Drafting Civ Litig Paper Course
44595LCD06:00 PM - 08:00 PMWMeet on campus
LSIV: Drafting Civ Litig ~Section for evening students only.~ Paper Course Approval Req - See Class Sched

TADR 463

Clinic: Pro Bono Litigation Stat/Civ Class

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 018SC. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 464. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 464.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44380PR06:00 PM - 08:00 PMMOrtiz, DMeet on campus

TADR 464

Clinic: Pro Bono Litigation Clinic

3 hours. Previously listed as JD 018CLN. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 463. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 463.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44381PRARRANGEDOrtiz, DMeet on campus
Clinic: Pro Bono Lit Clinic

TADR 465

Clinic: Pro Bono Litigation Advanced

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Previously listed as JD 018ADV. JD students may not complete more than 15 combined clinic and extern credit hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and TADR 462 or TADR 463; and TADR 464. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44334PRARRANGEDOrtiz, DMeet on campus

TADR 469

Externship: Local Government and Non-Profit

1 hours. Requires concurrent registration in TADR 472. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 472.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48274PR05:05 PM - 05:55 PMMBess, MMeet online at set times
46047PR05:05 PM - 05:55 PMTBess, M; Boxerman, MMeet online at set times
46045PR05:05 PM - 05:55 PMTBess, M; Gunderson, JMeet online at set times

TADR 470

Externship: Criminal Law Seminar

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; approval of the department. Corequisites: Requires concurrent registration in TADR 473. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 473.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46049PR05:05 PM - 05:55 PMTBess, M; Ivory, DMeet online at set times

TADR 471

Externship: Judicial Seminar

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and approval of the department. Corequisites: Requires concurrent registration in TADR 474. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 474.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46050PR05:05 PM - 05:55 PMRBess, M; Federman, JMeet online at set times
Extern: Judicial Seminar
46525PR05:05 PM - 05:55 PMTBess, M; Snow, SMeet online at set times
Extern: Judicial Seminar

TADR 472

Externship: Local Government and Non-Profit Fieldwork

2 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Previously listed as JD 277. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and approval of the department. Corequisite(s): Requires concurrent registration in TADR 469. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 469.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49240PRARRANGEDBess, MOff Campus Experience
44343PRARRANGEDBess, M; Boxerman, MOff Campus Experience
45150PRARRANGEDBess, M; Gunderson, JOff Campus Experience

TADR 473

Externship: Criminal Law Fieldwork

2 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Previously listed as JD 278. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisites: Requires concurrent registration in TADR 470. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 470.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44339PRARRANGEDBess, M; Ivory, DOff Campus Experience

TADR 474

Externship: Judicial Fieldwork

2 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Previously listed as JD 297. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and approval of the department. Co-requisite: TADR 471. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 471.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44341PRARRANGEDBess, M; Federman, JOff Campus Experience
Extern: Judicial Fieldwork
46526PRARRANGEDBess, M; Snow, SOff Campus Experience
Extern: Judicial Fieldwork

TADR 475

Externship: JD Advanced

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 11 hours. Previously listed as JD 297ADV. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and TADR 472 or TADR 473 or TADR 474. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48599PRARRANGEDBess, MOff Campus Experience
44342PRARRANGEDBess, M; Johnson, COff Campus Experience

TADR 476

Externship: Restorative Justice Class

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 185. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413 . Corequisite(s): TADR 477. Must enroll concurrently in TADR 477.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46878PR03:00 PM - 05:00 PMMSchlegel, S; Seng, MMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
44390PR03:00 PM - 05:00 PMMSeng, MMeet on campus
Restricted to UIC School of Law.

TADR 477

Externship: Restorative Justice

1 hours. Previously listed as JD 185EX. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 476. Must enroll concurrently in TADR 476.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46879PRARRANGEDSchlegel, S; Seng, MOff Campus Experience
Departmental Approval Required
44391PRARRANGEDSeng, MOff Campus Experience
Restricted to UIC School of Law.

TADR 478

Externship: Restorative Justice Advanced

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Previously listed as JD 185ADV. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and TADR 476 and TADR 477. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44345PRARRANGEDSeng, MOff Campus Experience
48090PRARRANGEDSeng, MOff Campus Experience

TADR 481

Clinic: International Human Rights Class

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 174C. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 482. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 482.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44374PR01:00 PM - 03:00 PMRDavila A., S; Palacios, AMeet on campus

TADR 482

Clinic: International Human Rights Clinic

3 hours. Previously listed as JD 174CLN. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 481. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 481.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44375PRARRANGEDDavila A., S; Palacios, AMeet on campus

TADR 483

Clinic: International Human Rights Advanced

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Previously listed as JD 174ADV. JD students may not complete more than 15 combined clinic and extern credit hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and TADR 481 and TADR 482. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44333PRARRANGEDDavila A., S; Palacios, AMeet on campus

TADR 489

Clinic: Veterans Advanced

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Previously listed as JD 125ADV. JD students may not complete more than 15 combined clinic and extern credit hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and TADR 487 and TADR 488. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44335PRARRANGEDAbidi, MMeet on campus

TADR 491

Clinic: Community Enterprise and Solidarity Economy Law Class

2 hours. Previously listed as JD 291C. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 492. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 492.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44364PR02:00 PM - 04:00 PMWAlvarez, A; Hatcher, R; Vargas, AMeet on campus

TADR 492

Clinic: Community Enterprise and Solidarity Economy Law Clinic

3 hours. Previously listed as JD 291CLN. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Corequisite(s): TADR 491. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required Must enroll concurrently in TADR 491.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44366PRARRANGEDAlvarez, A; Hatcher, R; Vargas, AMeet on campus

TADR 493

Clinic: Community Enterprise and Solidarity Economy Law Advanced

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Previously listed as JD 291ADV. JJD students may not complete more than 15 combined clinic and extern credit hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413; TADR 491 and TADR 492 . Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44327PRARRANGEDAlvarez, A; Hatcher, R; Vargas, AMeet on campus

TADR 547

Clinic: Fair Housing Advanced

1 TO 3 hours. Same as RE 547. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Previously listed as JD 133ADV/RE 633ADV. JD students may not complete more than 15 combined clinic and extern credit hours. Prerequisite(s): JD 539 or RE 539 and JD 541 or RE 541. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45108PRARRANGEDBethel, AMeet on campus