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Fordham University School of Law Studen 19 99 ' ulletii Digitized by the Internet Archive 2014 in https://archive.org/details/bulletinofinform1999ford FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Bulletin 1999-2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS FordhamUniversity 3 FeesandTuitionandRefundPolicies 75 Nondiscrimination,AffirmativeActionPolicies,andServicesfor Students withDisabilities Registration 77 FordhamUniversityNotificationofHumanRightsUnderFERPA 4 EnteringStudents EnrolledStudents SchoolofLaw 6 AccreditationandAffiliations AcademicRegulations 77 TransferfromOneDivisiontoAnother OfficersandTrusteesoftheUniversity 7 Discipline LawSchoolBoardofVisitors Attendance TapeRecorders LawSchoolAdministration 8 Withdrawal/Readmittance Faculty 9 LeaveofAbsence EndowedProfessorships RequestforTranscripts Full-timeFaculty WithholdingTranscriptsandDiplomas AdjunctFaculty FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct ObjectivesandCourseofStudies 24 GraduateProgram 81 DayDivision CenteronEuropeanUnionLaw 84 Evening Division RequiredCourses Examinations,Grades,Honors,OrderoftheCoif,andPrizes 85 WritingRequirement Professional Responsibility Requirement FinancialAssistance 90 ElectiveOfferings 30 StudentOrganizations 102 CooperativeProgram withFordham GraduateSchool StudentServices 205 ofBusinessAdministration 56 FordhamLawSchoolPublicServicePrograms 108 TlieClinicalProgram 58 SteinScholarsProgram 223 SummerSession 62 LouisSteinCenterforLaivandEthics 225 HonorPublications 62 JosephR.CrowleyPrograminInternationalHumanRights 217 FordhamLawReview Fordham UrbanLawJournal FlteBrendanMooreAdvocacyCenterandthe Fordham International LawJournal MooreAdvocatesProgram 129 Fordham Intellectual Property,Media& EntertainmentLawJournal Fordham Environmental LawJournal SpecialPrograms:Institutes,Lectures 120 MootCourtProgram 65 FordhamLawAlumniAssociation 122 FlteLeoT.KissamMemorialLibrary 66 FordhamLawSchoolAnnualFund 123 CareerPlanningandPlacementCenter 67 ContinuingLegalEducation 123 EmploymentReportSurvey 69 DegreesConferred,May23,1999 124 AdmissiontotheLawSchool 70 Requirements LawSchoolPrizes 126 AffirmativeAction DeferredAdmission AcademicCalendar 127 Reapplication Three-ThreeProgram Information 128 JointJ.D./M.B.A. Program Advanced Standing VisitingStudentStatus ForeignLawyers AdmissiontotheBar FORDHAM UNIVERSITYBULLETIN • SERIES26 • NUMBER22 • DECEMBER,1999 2 — FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Founded in 1841, Fordham University is a Death Penalty Defense Project privateinstitution,locatedinNewYorkCity, DomesticViolenceAdvocacyCenter with an enrollment of some 13,000 students. Family Court Mediation Project Foracenturyand ahalf,ithas servedAmeri- Fordham FederalistSociety can society by offering instruction in Fordham Finance, Securities &TaxForum the liberal arts and sciences and selected Fordham Law Community Service Project professional areas on both the undergradu- Fordham Law Democrats ateandgraduatelevels.Ithasthreecampuses, Fordham Law Follies anditoffersmorethanseventyacademicpro- FordhamLawWomen(FLW) grams in its ten schools and colleges. The Fordham StudentSponsorship faculty numbers approximately 1,000, and Fellowship, Inc. (FSSF) ninety-six percent of the of the 500 full-time Gavel and Shield Association faculty hold the Ph.D. or other terminal Gay and Lesbian Law Association degree. The combined university libraries (GALLA) contain about 1.7 million volumes, 13,000 Habitat for Humanity periodicals, and eight special collections of Housing Advocacy Program scholarly, historical and scientific materials. ImmigrationAdvocacy Program Fordhamoffersoneofthenation'smostcom- International Law Society (ILS) prehensive internship programs, and its Italian American Law Students students work with more than 2,000 organi- Association (IALSA) zations in the areas of business, communi- Irish American Law Students Association cations, education, government, health care, Jewish American Law Students thearts,politics,science,socialwork,andlaw. Association (JLSA) More than 150 clubs and organizations LatinAmerican Law Students Association serve the varied interests of students and, (LALSA) alongwithacademicdepartmentsandadmin- National Lawyers Guild (NLG) istrative offices, sponsor numerous Police Misconduct Action Network lectures and a variety of arts, athletic, and Phi Alpha Delta LawFraternity (PAD) social events. Included in this number are Sports Law Society organizations at the Law School which are SteinScholars Program in Pviblic listed below: Interest Law and Ethics StudentLoan Repayment Group Student Bar Association Unemployment Action Center Access WelfareActionCenter The Advocate Amsterdam Houses Children's Yearbook Law Project Fordham lawstudentsmayvise theVincent American Bar Association T. Lombardi Athletic Facility located at the Law Student Division University's Bronx campus. The facility fea- Amnesty International tures exercise rooms; a swimming pool; Asian/Pacific American divingarea;weightrooms,saunas,volleyball, Law StudentsAssociation (APALSA) basketball, squash, and tennis courts; and a Black Law Students Association (BLSA) 220-yard track. A commuter van provides Catholic Law Students Association transportation between the Law School and (CLSA) the Rose Hillcampusanddepartseveryhour Central, Southern and Eastern on the halfhour. Europeans Law Association 3 FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Students seeking an accommodation pur- NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY suant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Fordham University is an academic insti- (ADA)forsection504oftheRehabilitationAct tution that in compliance with federal, state, of 1933 should contact the Law School's As- and local laws, does not discriminate on the sistant Director ofStudent Services. basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, FORDHAMUNIVERSITYNOTIFICATION gender, national origin, marital or parental OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other basis TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacy prohibitedbylaw. Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights No otherwise qualified person shall be with respect to their education records. The discriminated against in any programs or are: activitiesoftheUniversitybecauseofdisabil- (1) The right to inspect and review the ity.Likewise,nopersonshallbediscriminated student's education records within against on the basis ofsex. A compliance of- 45 days of the day the University ficer is available to address any complaints receives a written request for access. alleging discrimination. Dr. Georgina A student should submit to the Arendacs may be contacted in the Office of Registrar'sOfficeattheRoseHillCam- Legal Counsel, Administration Building, pus or the Lincoln Center Campus, or Room223,RoseHillCampus,telephonenum- the Law School Registrar ifapplicable, ber718-817-3112. a written request that identifies the Fordham University does not knowingly record(s)he/shewishestoinspect. The support or patronize any organization that Registrar's Office will make arrange- engages in discrimination. mentsforaccessandnotifythestudent ofthetimeandplacewheretherecords AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: The maybe inspected. aUcntiivoenrspirtyoghraasmdpervoevliodpiendg afnoraafdfdiirtmiaotniavle (2) The right to request the amendment ofthestudent'seducationrecordsthat efforts in recruitment, employment, and pitryomgrootuiposn.ofAwnoomfefinceanisdemsetmabbleirssheodfmwiintohri-n tmUhnieisvlseetrausddiietnnygtt.obeAalmiseevtneudsdeaanrrteecimnoaarycdctuahrsaakttehteho/er the University for consultation, training, andorientationoftheUniversitycommunity sinhge.bTehleiesvteusdeisntinsahcocuulrdatweriotremtihselUenaid-- on affirmative action techniques and on versity Registrar, or the Law School methods of ensuring nondiscrimination, Registrar,clearlyidentifyingthepartof equal access, and fair treatment of individu- the record he/she wants changed, and arlesg.ulTahrelyofofnicethaelsUonimvoenrsiittoyr'ss apnrdogrreepsosrtisn specificallywhyitisinaccurateormis- complying with anti-discrimination and leading. If the University decides not toamendtherecordasrequestedbythe affirmative action laws. student, the University will notify the SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH student of the decision and advise the DISABILITIES: The policy of Fordham Uni- student ofhis or her right to a hearing versityistotreatstudentswithdisabilitiesin regarding the request for amendment. a non-discriminatory manner for all educa- Additional information regarding the tional purposes including admissions, pro- hearingprocedureswillbeprovided to grams, activities, and courses. The Office of the student when notifed of the right Disabled Services was established to ensure to a hearing. implementation of this policy, and to assist (3) The right to consent to disclosures of students with disabilities in becoming as in- personally identifiable information dependentaspossible. Servicesareprovided contained in the student's education to students with note taking, transcription, recordsexcepttotheextentthatFERPA mobility, hearing, and visual impairments, authorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent. as well as those with learning disabilities. One of the exceptions which permits Services include: library assistance, registra- disclosurewithoutconsentisdisclosure tionassistance,proctoringofexams,andcom- to school officials with legitimate edu- munity referrals. For students with visual cational interests. A school official is a impairments, a Kurzweil Reading machine person employed by the University in is located in the Lowenstein Library at the an administrative, supervisory, aca- LincolnCenterCampus. Thereisavailablein demic or research, or support staff); a the law library a VERTPLUS speech synthe- person or company with whom the sizer, which has access to WESTLAW, and a University has contracted (such as an braille printer. Students are responsible for attorney, auditor, or collection agent); arranging for certain services, such as atten- apersonservingon theBoardofTrust- dant care mobility training, transportation, ees; or a student serving on an official and special sources of financial aid. committee,suchasonadisciplinaryor grievance committee, or assisting DIRECTORYINFORMATION another school official in performing The University, at its discretion, may pro- his or her tasks. A school official has a vide the following Directory Information: legitimate educational interest if the student's name, address, telephone number, official needs to review an education date and place ofbirth, major field of study, record in order to fulfill his or her dates of attendance, degrees and awards re- professionalresponsibility. ceived, the mostrecentpreviouseducational Upon request, the University also institutionoragencyattendedbythestudent, discloses educational records without participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivities consent to officials of another school and sports, the weight and height of mem- in which a student seeks or intends to bers ofathletic teams, and other such similar enroll. information. A student who wishes the (4) The right to file a complaint with UniversitytowithholdDirectoryInformation the U.S. Department of Education from disclosure must notify the University concerning alleged failures by Registrar or Law School Registrar in writing Fordham University to comply with within ten days after the first day of class therequirementsofFERPA.Thename eachsemester. andaddressoftheOfficethatadminis- FERPA ters is Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department ofEducation 600IndependenceAvenue,SW Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 5 SCHOOL OF LAW. FordhamLawSchool,foundedin1905,offers The Law School is located in the heart of the Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree to approxi- NewYorkCity. ItisnextdoortoLincolnCen- mately 1,400 students in its day and evening ter for the Performing Arts, whose constitu- divisions. Over 313 American and foreign ent institutions include the New York State colleges arerepresented in the studentbody. Theatre, featuring the New York City Ballet The faculty is composed of 65 full-time and the New York City Opera; Avery Fisher professors and over 200 adjunct professors. Hall, home of the New York Philharmonic; The adjunct faculty is drawn from leading and the Metropolitan Opera House. It is jurists,practicingattorneys,andgovernment also minutes away from the world's leading officials. legal and financial centers. New York's The Law School also offers the Master of CfeonrttruanlatPearlkocliaetsitownoabflfoocrkdsstoFothredehaastm. Tlhaiws LCBuoasrwipsnoer(saLstLe.&M&.T)rFadidenegarnLecaeewiL.naItwnwaaodndadirteIiansot:ne,rBnaitantokifiofnnegar,ls pcsratounfdeleesngstaisloneaadnlucgoarptopiwoontr.thuwnhiitcyhfoisrrpaerresionnaAlmearnid- the joint Doctor of Law/Master of Business Administration degree in conjunction with ACCREDITATIONS AND the Fordham University Graduate School of AFFILIATIONS Business Administration and the dual Doc- The Law School shares in the following tor of Law/Master of Social Work degree in accreditations and affiliations of Fordham conjunction with the Fordham Graduate University:TheUniversityisamemberofthe School ofSocial Service. AmericanCouncilonEducation,theAssocia- The course of study for the degree ofDoc- tion of American Colleges, the Association torofLaw (J.D.) covers threeacademicyears of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the in the day division and four academic years Association ofJesuit Colleges and Universi- in the evening division. The Master of Laws ties, the Association of Urban Universities, degrees and theJointand Degreescanbeob- theCouncilofHigherEducationalInstitutions tained either on a full or part-timebasis. in New York City, and the Association of UniversitiesandCollegesoftheStateofNew Fordham Law School is a member of the York.ItisanaccreditedmemberoftheMiddle Association ofAmerican Law Schools and is StatesAssociationofCollegesandSecondary approved by the American Bar Association. Schools and is on the list of registered Its degree is recognized in everyjurisdiction Colleges and Universities of the Board of of the United States, and its graduates are RegentsoftheStateofNewYork. Itisacoop- eligible to sit for all state bar examinations erating institution of the American School provided residency and filing requirements ofClassical Studies at Athens and a contrib- aremet. (See,Admissionto theBarsectionof uting institution to the American Academy this Bulletin.) inRome. Admission standards at Fordham Law TheUniversityhasachapterintheSociety Schoolareamongthemostcompetitiveinthe of the Sigma Xi, a national honorary scien- United States, and eacy year approximtely tificresearchorganization,establishedtorec- ognizeandfosterthescientificspiritinAmeri- 5000applicationsarereceivedforthe450seats cancollegesandtoprovidebothstimulusand availableinthefallenteringclass.Thishighly acknowledgementforindependentscientific selective process is reflected in the student breosdeyntwihnigcah iwsicdoemprrainsgeedooffiinntdeirveisdtus,alsskirlelps-, CrKeoaslpelpaearg,cehst.haeIntdNaaUltnsiioovneharalssiHtaioensco.harpStoecrieotfyPohfiJeBseutiat abilities,andaccomplishments. (Thegradua- tion rate, based on the most recent graduat- TRADITIONS AND HERITAGE ing class is 98%.) Fordham University was established under Instruction at Fordham Law School is Catholicauspicesand hasbenefited from the given by full-time faculty of distinguished services ofhundredsofmembersoftheSoci- scholars and a part-time specialized faculty. ety of Jesus, a religious order of men who First-year classes are sectioned so that each devotemuchoftheirenergytohighereduca- student has one class in a major subject tion. Throughout its expansion in the metro- with an enrollment of about thirty-five. politan area, the hallmarks of this great Other first-year classes vary in size but universityhavebeenitsJesuittraditionofrig- range from approximately 50 to 100 stu- orousintellectualinquiryanditsconcernsfor dents. Legal writing is taught in groups of religious values. Chartered in 1846 by the about 18 students. NewYorkStateLegislature,Fordhamisgov- erned by an independentboard oftrustees. 6 OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION johnj. kirby,jr. sharonw. lindsay JOSEPH A. O'HARE, S.J., Ph.D. robertf. long Presidentofthe University earll. markey,s.j. ROBERTCARUBBA, Ph.D. james mcdermott, VicePresidentforAcademicAffairs marymj.. Mcdonald jr. BRIAN BYRNE, Ph.D. edwin r. mellett VicePresJ.identforAdministration angelo mozilo m BRUNOM. SANTONOCITO,M.A. patriciam. nazemetz VicePresidentfor Developmentand JOSEPH A. O'HARE,S.J. (exofficio) SHIRLEYO'HERRON UniversityRelations CHARLESOSGOOD DONALD D. CIPULLO, B.B.A. CViHcAeRPrLesEiSdenHt.foHrOFDinUaLncIeKandTreasurer JEDOEUSNGENEPINHSEPG.C..PRARURAKPIEPNSIE,SLS.J. VicePresidentforLincoln Center ROBERTSHAPIRO GERALD R. BLASZCZAK, S.J., Ph.D. PAULA. SODEN Rev.JosephA.O'Hare,S.].,President University Chaplain SHEILAD. STAINBACK GEORGEJ. McMAHON, S.J., Ph.D.* JOHN E. TOFFOLON,JR. Alumni Chaplain PAULA. VETERI JEFFREYL. GRAY,M.S.A. WILLIAMD. WALSH DENZELWASHINGTON VicePresidentforStudentAffairs PAUL WILLIAMSON PETERA. STACE,Ph.D. G. WILL WRIGHT VicePresidentforEnrollment J. MARGARETT. BALL,J.D. SCHOOL OF LAW University Secretary BOARD OF VISITORS TRUSTEES EMERITI ROBERTA. BECKER SETH D. BLUMENFELD ROBERTBENDHEIM PIERRE A. CHARPIE FREDERICK L. BISSINGER HON. LAWRENCE H. COOKE JOHNW. DONOHUE, HON. ROBERT CORCORAN GEORGE DOTY S.J. GEORGE D'AJ.MATO E. G. VINCENTT. O'KEEFE, S.J. STEVEN B. DUKE HON. MALCOLM WILSON HON. GERALDINE FERRARO ROBERT B. FISKE BOARD OF TRUSTEES** JAMESF. GILL EDMUND HENNELLY P. MAUREENSCANNELLBATEMAN FRANK IOPPOLO S. ViceChairman DOUGLASA. KAHN JGAEMREASLD RB.UBCLKASMZACNZAK, S.J. HLOANW.REPANUCLEJ. KMEcLLGYA,UJLR.EY E. P. JOHN BUTLER DENISMcINERNEY,Chairman ROBERJ.T CAMPBELL HON. THOMAS MESKILL E. WINSTON CHURCHILL LESLIE MISROCK JOHN COJO.K, SH.ON. FRANCIS MURPHY ALBERJT. COSTJER.LLO HON. MARILYNTH.ALLPATEL MAURICEJ. CUNNIFFE GEORGE C. ROSS JWOISLELPIHAJM. FJ.EFENREAYN,KS.J., Secretary HERONNE.SJTASMTEESMHP.ESLHAW,JR. P. HERBERTA. GRANATH IRENEA.SULLIVAN PAULB. GUENTHER, Chairman HON.JAMESL. WATSON THOMAS HARRINGTON HON. MALCOLM WILSON THOMASJ. KANE F. 'Recipient of Bene Merenti citation and gold medal award for 20 years of service at Fordham University. "AsofJune 1, 1999 7 LAW SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 0 JOHN D. FEERICK, B.S.,LL.B., FORDHAM. Finance DeanandProfessorofLaw JUDITHL.M.O'SULLIVAN,B.A.,Lawrence MICHAELM. MARTIN,B.A.,J.D.,Universityof University;M.A., UniversityofOklahoma. Iowa;B.Litt.,Oxford. AssistantDean AssociateDeanandProfessorofLaw KATHLEENKILPATRICK,A.A.S.,Fashion Administraton InstituteofTechnology. JUDI ROTH AssistantDirector AssistantDean Graduate Studies TOMGORDON ESTELLE FABIAN CoordinatorofAdministrativeServices AssistantDeanforAdministration Admissions Information Systems WILLIAMJ.MOORE,B.A., Fordham;LL.B.,New JENNIFERATHERLEY YorkUniversity. Director DKeEaVnIoNfAS.dmDiOssWiNonEsY,B.A.,J.D. RNeAwPHYAorEkLUnWiOveNrGsi,tyB..A.,UCLA;M.A., JAsOsiHsNtanCtHDAeLanMoEfRASdmissions Manager,NetworkServices DeanandProfessorofLaw AssociateDirector JOSEORTIZ,B.T.,CityCollegeofNewYork. John D. Feerick RUTHMOHAMED Manager, UserSupportServicesHelpDesk PAULPERINCHERY,B.S.,DeVryInstitute Coordinator ofTechnology Alumni Affairs/ExternalRelations Manager, StudentSupportServices ROBERTJ.REILLY,A.B.,J.D.,Fordham. NORMAPEREZ ABsEsiRsNtaAnDtEDTeaTnEGERAGHTY,B.S.,Fordham. OLfefgiacleMWarintaignegr AssistantDirector RACHELVORSPAN CareerPlanningand Placement A.B.,UniversityofCalifornia (Berkeley);M.A., MICHAELSCHIUMO,A.B.,Cornell;J.D.Virginia. Ph.D.,Columbia;J.D.,Harvard. AssistantDean DirectorandAssociateProfessorofLaw HILARYMANTIS,B.A.,Brown;J.D., Boston FREDERICNEUSTADT,B.A.,NewYorkUniver- College. sity;J.D.,Fordham DirectorofLL.M.andAlumniCounseling CoordinatorofLawyeringSkills Program CHRISTINAM. MEINCKE,B.A.,MolloyCollege; Public InterestResource Center M.S.Ed.,Fordham. THOMAS SCHOENHERR,B.A.,Binghamton DirectorofEmployerRelations University.J. EMILYMARCUS,B.A.,BinghamtonUniversity; AssistantDean AssPorcoifaestseorD,eaMinchaanedlCMa.meMraorntin MDi.rSe.cEtdo.r,oHfuPnrtoegrraCmomlliengge. SAsUsiSsAtaNntZDAiNreKcEtoLr,B.A.,SUNY(Geneseo). Clinical Education Publications JAMESA.COHEN,B.A.,LongIslandUniversity; ROBERTCOOPER,B.A.,Universityof J.D.,Syracuse. Tennessee;M.A.,EastTennesseeState DDiOreNctNorAanWdEALsEsoNcSiaKtYe,PrBo.fAe.s,soFroorfdLhaawm DUinrievcetrosrity;J.D.,Fordham. ClinicalandExternshipAdministrator Registrar'sOffice Communications KENNETHPOKROWSKI,B.A.,M.A.,Montclair ROBERTPFEIFER,B.S.,Carnegie-MellonUniver- StateUniversity. sity. Registrar Director C.LINCOLN BROWN,B.A.,Colgate;M.A.,Ph.D., Law School Development UniversityofPittsburgh. FRANSHEELEY,B.A.,Universityof AssociateRegistrar Pennsylvania. LORETTAO.RICHARDSON,B.A.,Fordham. Director AssistantRegistrar DEREKL.A.,HACKETT,B.A., M.A.,M.Litt, StudentAffairs OxfordUniversity;J.D.,Rutgers. NITZAMILAGROSESCALERA,B.A.,LeMoyne Dean ofAdmissions LawSchoolDevelopment Officer College;M.S.,SyracuseUniversity;M.P.A., William}.Moore MK.AAT.,HNLeEwENYoBr.kMUcnCivAeRrsTiHtyY.,B.A.,BatesCollege; ANsesiwstYaontrkDeUaninversity;J.D.,Columbia. LawSchool Development Officer DIANASANABRIA RACHELSCHWARTZ,B.A.,CornellUniversity. B.A.,HerbertLehmanCollege (CUNY);J.D.,City LawSchool Development Officer UniversityofNewYork. Faculty Secretarial Services Director PATNOCA,B.A.,Fordham. OfficeofAcademic Programs Director HELENHERMAN, B.A.,Fordham. JOHNTOPPING,B.F.A.,CaliforniaCollege Director ofArtsandCrafts. SCOTTLILLY Coordinator AssistantDirector Financial Aid DAVIDQUILES JAMESA.McGOUGH,B.A.,HolyCross;J.D., Program Coordinator Fordham. Officeofthe Dean DirectorofFinancialAidPolicyandPlanning MARILYNFORCE CAROLYNDeRUBEIS,B.S.,Fordham. DirectorofFinancialAidOperations Assistant to theDean AssNiisttzaantM.DeEasncafloerraStudent Affairs AKsAsoTciHaLteEDEiNrecKtEorENAN,B.A.,Fordham. SOfUfSicAeNoSfAthNeTAAssNoGciEaLteODean MARJORIEWALME, B.S.,Fordham. AdministrativeAssistant AssistantDirector 8