Spring 2013
Professor N.E.H. Hull
General Description:
America is getting older. The Baby Boomers -- the largest demographic population in the
nation's history -- is entering the ranks of “senior citizens”. One of the fastest growing segments
of our population is centenarians! The social, medical and economic impact of this demographic
picture promises to be far ranging and is already starting to dominate national politics. Legal
problems of the elderly are becoming an increasingly important focus of the law.
This course is a hybrid. It is a traditional survey course introducing students to varied
topics using a casebook approach combined with a skills course. Students will participate in
classroom counseling simulations, drafting and problem-solving exercises. We will meet three
times per week [70 minute classes]. In general, two of the three class periods each week will
cover the assigned readings for two or three related topics; the third class will be devoted to in-
class simulations and exercises or a review of a drafting exercise.
Elder Law is one of the few upper-level courses certified for skills training credit. You will also
receive non-intensive writing credit for drafting exercises and other written assignments. There is
no final exam.
Grading:
45% Class Attendance & Discussion Participation
55% Skills Exercises & Writing Assignments