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LAW 755 - M&A Simulation Course

A simulation skills course in which students role-play the lawyer in an M&A transaction.
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LAW 753 - White Collar Crime

Explores what white collar crime is, what separates it from traditional street crime, and surveys many of the classic types of white collar crime. Covers various types of fraud and white collar offenses including ponzi schemes, money laundering, cyber crimes, healthcare fraud, securities fraud, and public corruption. Reviews the major state and federal statutes which are used to prosecute these crimes as well as reviewing key principles in the investigation of white collar crime such as investigative guidelines. Examines how to accurately assess and determine mens rea in a white collar case.
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LAW 752 - Transactional Legal Drafting

Introduction to skills needed to be an effective transactional lawyer. Learning to draft clear, effective, plain language contracts and to analyze transactional documents. Introduction to a variety of subject matters, including real estate, intellectual property, employment, general corporate, and mergers and acquisitions.
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LAW 751 - U.S. Foreign Relations Law

Examines constitutional, statutory, and common law doctrines that govern the United States' conduct of foreign relations. Focuses on the allocation of foreign relations authority, both among the branches of the federal government and between the federal and state governments. Specific topics include the scope of the treaty power, the constitutionality of executive agreements, the judiciary's role in deciding foreign relations questions, and the domestic legal status of international law.
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LAW 750 - Transactional Lawyering

Emphasizes practical skills over substantive knowledge, teaches the elements of contracts and how these elements work together. Learn how to translate what your client wants to accomplish into a clear and effective contract, and how to revise contracts with an eye to advocacy rather than stylistic preference. Work with various forms of existing agreements to craft contracts tailored to your client's needs. Prepare contracts and documents used by early stage companies.
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LAW 749 - Technology Licensing

An overview of the substantive issues and negotiation positions involved in licensing intellectual property rights through technology transfer, OEM, distribution, end user, joint venture, and related agreements. The class will emphasize developing client counseling skills and understanding both the legal arguments and the business context surrounding the most commonly negotiated provisions in licensing and IP agreements.
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LAW 748 - Sentencing

Examines law and policy with respect to sentencing of adult offenders in the United States. Looks at theories, structures and practices involved in sentencing and sentence decision-making. Interactive, discussion-oriented course including presentations from expert practitioners such as judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and community leaders and advocates.
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LAW 745 - Patent Law

Focuses on the U.S. patent system and is designed for those with a significant interest in patent law and patent practice.
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LAW 744 - Entertainment Business

Legal aspects of the development, production and distribution from the perspective of the general counsel of a production company involved in the creation and distribution of television programming and film, music, or other forms of entertainment.
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LAW 743 - Appellate Brief Writing

Persuasive writing techniques, organization, strategy-priority of arguments, handling a circuit split, policy arguments, standards of review, persuasion techniques, handling adverse authority, and effective counter argument.
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LAW 742 - Mediation Practicum

Students build on the basic skills they learned in Basic Mediation both in weekly meetings and in participating in actual mediations in small claims court and other venues.
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LAW 741 - Legal Scholarship

Helps students begin to prepare for a career in legal academics. Students will work to identify areas of scholarly and teaching interest, develop a research agenda, prepare a scholarly article, present a job talk, and understand the academic hiring process.
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LAW 740 - Public Speaking for Lawyers

Communication and interdisciplinary theories and strategies needed for effective persuasive public speaking: speech study, audience analysis, outlining, documentation, organizational skills, word choice, and presentation.
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LAW 739 - Legal Drafting

Learn: (1) how legal drafting differs from other writing; (2) how to easily organize your documents; (3) how to address your audience convincingly; (4) how to use a simple technique to assure accurate interpretation of your documents in the future; (5) how to simply frame complex legal issues; and (6) how to write precisely. Learn the fundamental rules of drafting and analyze violations of those basic rules.
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LAW 738 - Law of Armed Conflict

Detailed examination of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and its application on the modern battlefield. Loosely based on a historical scenario which will help illustrate the principles, doctrines, and law that govern the use of force by a nation. Covers general principles applicable to armed conflict, followed by detailed study of specific law of armed conflict legal principles and provisions.
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LAW 737 - Law of Higher Education

A comprehensive review of the legal principles and practices involved in the administration of institutions of higher education in the United States.
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LAW 736 - Mergers and Acquisitions

This course will review a wide range of issues related to buying and selling companies, including transaction alternatives, tax roadblocks, the essential elements of the acquisition agreement and risk allocation strategies of the buyer and the seller. The course will address the differences between stock and asset acquisitions, and issues related to valuing a business, successor liability, a
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LAW 735 - Internet Law Transact Skills

For students interested in a general or a transactional legal practice experience with legal issues common in e-commerce. Specific topics are subject to ongoing developments in the area, but will likely include most of the following: terms of use and user agreements, privacy policies and data use topics, legal issues related to monetization of online services, co-branding and online joint ventures, online marketing, data protection and breaches, and the Communications Decency Act. Elements used in grading will consist of class participation and drafting assignments.
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LAW 734 - Fund. Lawyering Skills

The primary focus of this survey course is on interviewing, counseling, mediation, negotiation and persuasive fact analysis—skills deemed essential to the overall success of a lawyer.
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LAW 733 - Media Law

The intersection of media and the law and impact upon the press. Prior restraint, reporter's privilege, access to court proceedings, libel, appropriation, and rights of privacy.
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LAW 732 - Immigrant Rights

This course is devoted to an exploration of the rights and obligations aliens have when they are within U.S. borders. Students will examine when and how these rights and obligations are complicated for individuals and communities by a lack of U.S. citizenship. For example, are noncitizens eligible for welfare benefits or public employment? Should lawful permanent residents be allowed t
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LAW 731 - Intro to Intellectual Property

Overview course covering the basics of intellectual property (IP) law—trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and trademarks, as well as selected other state intellectual property rights. No science background necessary.
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LAW 729 - Solo & Small Firm Practice

Skills required to build a solo or small firm law practice. Topics include locating and equipping the law office, building a client base, managing time, fee management, specializing, managing administrative staff, ethical standards, and creating relationships with other participants in the legal system.
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LAW 728 - Copyright Law

Copyright?s purpose, statutory structure, application in the courts, and role within intellectual property law and society. Topics include the subject matter requirements for copyrightability; the exclusive rights of copyright owners; duration, ownership, and transfer; copyright infringement litigation; contributory and vicarious liability; and fair use.
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LAW 727 - Trademark Law

Introduction to Lanham Act and related common law doctrines designed to protect against consumer confusion and appropriation of commercial goodwill. In addition to the technical requirements for trademark eligibility, registration, and infringement, the constitutional and economic underpinnings of trademark protection will be considered and current trends toward the ?propertization? of trademark law will be evaluated. Will also include material on the trademark treatment of Internet domain names, metatags, and links.
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LAW 726 - Estate Planning

Problem-based examination of planning strategies commonly used to accumulate, manage, and dispose of family wealth.
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LAW 725 - Civil Rights Skills Practicum

Civil Rights litigation under section 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Section 1983) has played a key role in reforming governmental agency operations and the provision of public services. Section 1983 allows citizens to bring suit against governmental agencies and their officers for deprivations of federal constitutional and statutory rights.  A key focus of the course will be on police and prison official misconduct. Will allow students to integrate legal doctrine, theory, professional lawyering skills and legal ethics through in-class simulation experiences.
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LAW 724 - Basic Mediation

Fundamental communication and mediation skills. Simulated exercises and role playing.
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LAW 723 - Intl Human Rights

Introduction to international law of human rights -- historical evolution of human rights, treatment within U.N. system, significance of European law, challenges in human rights abuse.
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LAW 722 - Trial Advocacy

Basic principles of litigation skills and trial advocacy, including opening statements, direct examination, admissibility of proof, objections, and closing statements.
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