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Spring 2027
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LAW270
A EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - LIFE SKILLS FOR LAWYERS
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Course Description
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Most law school courses develop logic and language abilities. Research shows, however, that other skills, commonly referred to as "emotional intelligence," often play a greater role in professional success. These skills include cultivating self-awareness, managing emotions, getting motivated, recognizing emotions in others, and handling relationships.
This ground-breaking course serves as a counterweight to the traditional law school curriculum. Its goal is to prepare students to meet the challenges of life in the law and to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and adversaries. Specifically, students will learn how to reduce stress, increase happiness, improve performance, and relate to other people.
The course lays a foundation for life-long development of emotional intelligence. Class time will be devoted to topics such as mindfulness, cognitive therapy, and optimal performance. Outside of class, students will engage in life changing practices, including adhering to a contemplative routine, effectively communicating, and completing a project involving others that produces real world results.
The course comprises a training program in emotional intelligence. As such, it requires a commitment to regular and intensive daily work. The workload is heavier than in many law school courses. The focus is on growth and learning. Thus, grades are based not on emotional aptitude but on time and energy expended.
Some seats in this class will be reserved for students from the wait list. These seats will be allocated by the instructor. Students wishing to be considered for these seats should submit a brief statement describing their reasons for taking the course to wblatt@law.miami.edu as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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Course Schedule
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01-11-2027 - 04-19-2027
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MW
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1:50 PM-3:20 PM
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TBD
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Course Frequency
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This course is usually offered once every other year
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Course Information
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Credits:
3
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Pass/Fail Option:
Yes
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Prerequisite:
None
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Grading:
Graded
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Method of Evaluation:
Daily journal logging work done with practices offered in the course, and class participation
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Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
General
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Special Attributes:
None
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Course Delivery:
Residential
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Special Restrictions:
Some seats in this class will be reserved for students from the wait list. These seats will be allocated by the instructor. Students wishing to be considered for these seats should submit a brief statement describing their reasons for taking the course to wblatt@law.miami.edu as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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Law Track(s):
None
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Bar Subject(s):
None
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Concentration(s):
None
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Course Book(s):
TBD/None
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First Class Assignment(s):
TBD/None
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