2. Objective 6: Lawyering Skills Program
draft GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Objective 6
• Design a space to support advanced technological and interactive programs where
students can receive hands-on learning
• Support the concept of experiential versus lecture-based learning, and align with the law school’s
pedagogical stance as a ‘practice-ready’ graduate program
• House state-of-the-art technology that is being used in real courtrooms
• Plan for varying uses and flexible work spaces, in particular for teams of 4-8, and groups of 16 and 25-30
• Create a realistic, simulated courtroom experience
• Be able to hold mock trials and competitions in a space that accurately reflects an actual courtroom
• Provide a space for informal learning, gathering, and research
• Create spaces for informal research and study for smaller groups (4-8)
• Feature the Lawyering Skills Program as a distinguishing asset of the Law School
• Create physical spaces that facilitate the pedagogical focus on advocacy and courtroom training, as well as
provide naming opportunities
• Establish the program as a source of pride that hosts competitions and events with other law schools
• Leverage the physical space in support of the law school’s goal to become nationally renowned for its
litigation and advocacy training
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3. Discovery
Existing C on di ti on s
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5. Discovery
Inventory of Room 6224 - Designated Moot Courtroom
Ph ysi cal Con dit io ns
ROOF
6300
11,287 S.F.
Seating and Furniture Technology
• Fixed Seating - 72 • Network Connection
684
245 S.F. • WIFI
Assets
LOBBY
683
1247 S.F.
• Telephone Line
• Storage Closet - 1
• Cable Line
• Wall Outlets - 12
OUTDOOR
679 • Floor Outlets - 0 Lighting
254 S.F.
• Desk Outlets - 0 • No Windows
• No Variable Lighting
OUTDOOR
681
278 S.F.
CORRIDOR
682
934 S.F.
OUTDOOR
680
693 S.F.
Tools Control Dim
• White Board • No Variable Lighting
• PA System Control Zones
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6. Discovery
Inventory of Room 6224 - Designated Moot Courtroom
Qu ali t at iv e Observat i ons
ROOF
6300
• Poor natural light Quality - no
11,287 S.F.
windows
• Acoustic quality - echoes, outside
684
245 S.F.
LOBBY
683
noise very audible
1247 S.F.
• Fair operable light quality - slightly
dark
OUTDOOR
679
254 S.F. • Poor power access - few accessible
outlets
CORRIDOR
• Good temperature/climate
OUTDOOR 682 OUTDOOR
681 934 S.F. 680
• Strong network access and signal
278 S.F. 693 S.F.
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7. Discovery
Utilization and Occupancy of Room 6224 - Designated Moot Courtroom
Inventory
Room 6224
Building 536 Mission
Floor 6
ROOF
6300
11,287 S.F.
SF 1177
Size Class L 684
245 S.F.
Room Type Classroom LOBBY
683
1247 S.F.
Occupancy Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Ave Enrolled 14.2 13 OUTDOOR
679
254 S.F.
Room Capacity 60 60
Ave Occupancy 23.7% 21.7% OUTDOOR
681
CORRIDOR
682
934 S.F.
OUTDOOR
680
278 S.F. 693 S.F.
Utilization Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Weekly Room Use 18.2 hrs 19.7 hrs
Pct Law 100% 100%
Pct Graduate 0% 0%
Pct Undergraduate 0% 0%
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8. Discovery
Inventory of Room 3208 - Classroom
Ph ysi cal Con dit io ns
OUTDOOR
385
138 S.F.
VENDING
CORRIDOR
384
Seating and Furniture Technology
MACHINES 1553 S.F.
• Fixed Tiered Seating - • Network Connection
166 S.F.
64 • WIFI
LOBBY
383
1247 S.F. Assets • Telephone Line
• Wall Outlets - 14 • Cable Line
• Floor Outlets - 0 • Computer
• Desk Outlets - 64
Lighting
Tools • No Windows
• Variable Lighting Control
1490 S.F.
• White Board
• Integrated Presentation Dim
Podium • Variable Lighting Control
• Digital Projector Zones
• Projection Screen
• DVD Player
• PA System
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9. Discovery
Inventory of Room 3208 - Classroom
Qu ali t at iv e Observat i ons
OUTDOOR
385
138 S.F. CORRIDOR
• Decent natural light quality - no
VENDING 384
MACHINES 1553 S.F.
166 S.F.
windows, but variable lighting
control
LOBBY
383
• Acoustic quality - slight echoes
1247 S.F.
• Excellent power access - outlet for
every student
• Good temperature/climate
• strong network access and signal
• Room equipped with good
technology
1490 S.F.
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10. Discovery
Utilization and Occupancy of Room 3208 - Classroom
Inventory
Room 3208
Building 536 Mission
Floor 3
OUTDOOR
385
SF 1307
138 S.F. CORRIDOR
VENDING 384
MACHINES 1553 S.F.
166 S.F.
Size Class XL
Room Type Classroom LOBBY
383
1247 S.F.
Occupancy Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Ave Enrolled 24.2 29.9
Room Capacity 60 60
Ave Occupancy 40.4% 49.8% 1490 S.F.
Utilization Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Weekly Room Use 33.2 hrs 29.5 hrs
Pct Law 100% 100%
Pct Graduate 0% 0%
Pct Undergraduate 0% 0%
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11. Discovery
Inventory of Room 2314 - Baxter Room
Ph ysi cal Con dit io ns
OUTDOOR
2500 CORRIDOR
138 S.F. 2600
Seating and Furniture
1693 S.F.
JANITOR
2600A
38 S.F. Technology
COPY
• Large Conference Table • Network Connection
LOBBY
• Two Office Desks • WIFI
2100
1203 S.F.
• 14 Seats • Telephone Line
• Cable Line
Assets • Computer
• Wall Outlets - 10
STORAGE STORAGE
2002B 2002A
75 S.F. 75 S.F.
Lighting
EXTERIOR Tools
• Large Window - Whole Wall
BALCONY
211
298 S.F.
• White Board
• No Variable Lighting Control
Dim
322 S.F.
185 S.F.
• No Variable Lighting Control
Zones
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12. Discovery
Inventory of Room 2314 - Baxter Room
Qu ali t at iv e Observat i ons
OUTDOOR
2500 CORRIDOR
138 S.F. 2600
• Great natural light quality - entire
1693 S.F.
JANITOR
2600A
38 S.F.
wall is a window
COPY
• Good acoustic quality
LOBBY
2100
• Poor power access - few accessible
1203 S.F.
outlets
• Good temperature/climate - possibly
too warm during afternoon
STORAGE STORAGE
2002B 2002A
75 S.F. 75 S.F.
• Strong network access and signal
EXTERIOR
BALCONY
211
298 S.F.
322 S.F.
185 S.F.
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13. Discovery
Utilization and Occupancy of Room 2314 - Baxter Room
Inventory
Room 2314
Building 536 Mission
Floor 2
OUTDOOR
2500 CORRIDOR
138 S.F. 2600
1693 S.F.
SF 487
JANITOR
2600A
38 S.F.
COPY
Size Class S
LOBBY
Room Type Office
2100
1203 S.F.
Occupancy Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Ave Enrolled NA NA STORAGE
STORAGE
2002B 2002A
75 S.F. 75 S.F.
Room Capacity NA NA
EXTERIOR
BALCONY
Ave Occupancy NA NA
211
298 S.F.
Utilization Spring 2012 Fall 2011
322 S.F.
185 S.F.
Weekly Room Use NA NA
Pct Law 100% 100%
Pct Graduate 0% 0%
Pct Undergraduate 0% 0%
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14. Discovery
Inventory of Room 3201 - Classroom
Ph ysi cal Con dit io ns
OUTDOOR
385
138 S.F.
VENDING
CORRIDOR
384
Seating and Furniture Technology
MACHINES 1553 S.F.
• Moveable Desks and • Network Connection
166 S.F.
Chairs - 68 • WIFI
LOBBY
383
1247 S.F.
Assets • Telephone Line
• Cable Line
• Storage Closet - 1
• Computer
• Wall Outlets - 14
• Floor Outlets - 48
Lighting
• Desk Outlets - 0
• Variable Lighting Control
1490 S.F.
Tools Dim
• White Board • Variable Lighting Control
• Digital Projector Zones
• Projection Screen
• PA System
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15. Discovery
Inventory of Room 3201 - Classroom
Qu ali t at iv e Observat i ons
OUTDOOR
385
138 S.F. CORRIDOR
• Strong light quality - variable lighting
VENDING 384
MACHINES 1553 S.F.
166 S.F.
control
• Acoustic quality - slight echoes
LOBBY
383
• Excellent power access - outlet for
1247 S.F.
every student
• Good temperature/climate
• Strong network access and signal
• Moveable furniture for changeable
room configurations
1490 S.F.
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16. Discovery
Utilization and Occupancy of Room 3201 - Classroom
Inventory
Room 3201
Building 536 Mission
Floor 3
OUTDOOR
385
SF 1589
138 S.F. CORRIDOR
VENDING 384
MACHINES 1553 S.F.
166 S.F.
Size Class XXL
Room Type Classroom LOBBY
383
1247 S.F.
Occupancy Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Ave Enrolled 21.8 31.1
Room Capacity 60 60
Ave Occupancy 36.4% 51.9% 1490 S.F.
Utilization Spring 2012 Fall 2011
Weekly Room Use 39.5 hrs 32.8 hrs
Pct Law 100% 100%
Pct Graduate 0% 0%
Pct Undergraduate 0% 0%
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17. Discovery
Moot Court Classes Breakdown
In Gene ra l:
• Utilization:
• 3 classes per semester which require Moot Court setup (2 day, 1 night)
• 3 to 4 days per week
• 3 to 4 hours per day
• Occupancy:
• Summer STEP classes - 25 per section
• Fall and Spring classes - 16 per section
• Smaller trial teams of 4-8
• Special Needs:
• Competitions - space needed to host larger cross-school trials
• Events - ceremonial space for special events, procedural meetings
• Finals - up to 7 smaller trials and exams
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18. Assessment
ST EP Obs e rv at ion s
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19. Assessment: How STEP uses existing facilities
Room 6224 - Moot Courtroom
JURY BOX
FIVE WOODEN SEATS
RAMP UP
LAWYER
STORAGE CLOSET FIXED TIERED SEATING
WITNESS
SEATED IN FORMAL
WITNESS BOX
GLASS PARTITION
PROFESSOR/JUDGE NO STUDENTS SEATED
IN THIS SECTION
(PROFESSOR SAYS
STUDENTS SEATED NEVER SEATED HERE)
AT COUNSEL TABLES CIRCULATION THROUGH
THESE DOUBLE DOORS
ONLY
TEACHING ASSISTANT
RAMP UP
TRIAL EVIDENCE AND ADVOCACY
CLASSROOM 6224 (1,177 SF)
SITE VISIT - 06.19.12
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20. Assessment: How STEP uses existing facilities
Room 3208 - Classroom used for Moot Court
CIRCULATION THROUGH
THIS DOOR ONLY
PROFESSOR/JUDGE WITNESS
WITNESS DESK
INTEGRATED
NO STUDENTS SEATED PODIUM
IN THIS SECTION
STUDENTS IN SCATTERED SEATING
LAWYER
EXAMINES / QUESTIONS
WITNESS FROM TOWARDS
THE BACK OF THE ROOM
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
TRIAL EVIDENCE AND ADVOCACY
CLASSROOM 3208 (1,307 SF)
SITE VISIT - 06.12.12 proprietary and confidential
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21. Assessment: How STEP uses existing facilities
Room 2314 - Classroom used for Moot Court
WINDOW ALONG ENTIRE WALL
TEACHING ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR/JUDGE
OTHER STUDENTS
WITNESS
OBSERVE AND OBJECT
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
OF THE TABLE
LAWYER
TRIAL EVIDENCE AND ADVOCACY
CLASSROOM 2314 (487 SF)
SITE VISIT - 06.19.12
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22. Assessment
Current Conceptual Organization Model
• Three rooms used for moot court -
S, L, XL
• Additional XXL room used during Fall and
Spring
ROOM 6224
• Rm 2314: conference room/office
configuration; no tech; used for classes,
conferences, and offices
• Rm 3208: newly furnished tiered seating;
high-tech A/V
• Rm 6224: designated moot courtroom;
some formal furnishings; no tech;
adjoining storage room
• Rm 3201 classroom; moveable furniture
for ease of changeable room
configuration
• Completely disjointed rooms - spans
across 4 floors
ROOM 3201 ROOM 3208
ROOM 2314
MIXED USED OF CLASSES,
OFFICE SPACE, AND MEETINGS
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23. Discovery & Assessment
Site Visit and Interview Conclusions
• Rooms currently being used as courtrooms are simply classrooms and offices that are adjusted
and modified for use as courtrooms; this makeshift use can be frustrating for the users and
contributes to the overall low occupancy of classroom space, and overall provides an inefficient
use of space.
• Aside from 1 or 2 auxiliary rooms (storage, conference room, etc), the rooms currently used
for STEP and litigation courses currently provide enough raw square footage for courtroom-
style classes. Based on occupancy loads (STEP observations only), there is in fact plenty of
total square footage. Providing rooms properly sized and equipped for these trial-type
courses would mitigate this issue, and would increase space efficiencies.
• The distance between current rooms contributes to a sense of disconnection within the program
and the Law School
• Centralizing the Moot Courts and potentially providing an interactive hub that connects all of
these rooms would both physically and symbolically strengthen the identity of the Law School
• There exists inadequate technology and furniture these rooms, which require realistic
courtroom setups
• Given the Law School’s desire to be a skills-oriented, courtroom-ready program, the proper
spatial arrangements of a real courtroom must be made, and current technology should be
housed in these rooms
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