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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

LAW 2650

This course explores how cognitive, social & clinical psychology are used in law. Law makes many assumptions about human psychology, and lawyers and judges regularly rely on psychological research ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 2650PSYCH 2650

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17328 LAW 2650   LEC 001

LAW 3281

This course investigates the United States Supreme Court and its role in politics and government. It traces the development of constitutional doctrine, the growth of the Court's institutional power, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 3281GOVT 3281

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17185 LAW 3281   LEC 001

LAW 4021

This course will examine issues that arise when a country attempts to implement and maintain a "competition policy" as a way of promoting economic growth and efficiency. The basic reading material will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3805

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17249 LAW 4021   LEC 001

LAW 5001

An introduction to civil litigation, from commencement of an action through disposition on appeal, studied in the context of the federal procedural system. Also, a detailed consideration of federalism ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18520 LAW 5001   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18521 LAW 5001   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18522 LAW 5001   LEC 003

LAW 5021

A study of basic American constitutional law, including structural aspects of the Constitution and certain of its rights provisions. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18552 LAW 5021   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18553 LAW 5021   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18554 LAW 5021   LEC 003

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18555 LAW 5021   LEC 004

LAW 5041

An introduction to the nature, functions, and processes of exchange, contract, and contract law. The course focuses on the predominant rules and principles governing contract and related obligation, including ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18557 LAW 5041   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18558 LAW 5041   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18559 LAW 5041   LEC 003

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18560 LAW 5041   LEC 004

LAW 5081

Lawyering is a full-year course designed to introduce first-year students to lawyering skills, with primary emphasis on legal writing, analysis, research, and oral presentations. Assignments are usually ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18562 LAW 5081   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18563 LAW 5081   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18564 LAW 5081   LEC 003

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18565 LAW 5081   LEC 004

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18566 LAW 5081   LEC 005

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18567 LAW 5081   LEC 006

LAW 5090

This course builds on the material of NBA 5060 and focuses on more advanced financial statement topics and specialized industries. We cover investment research, accounting analysis, credit analysis, banking, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: NBA 5090

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18171 LAW 5090   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: NBA 5090

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18172 LAW 5090   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: NBA 5090

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18173 LAW 5090   LEC 003

LAW 5151

An introduction to the principles of civil liability in the tort field: intentional wrongs, negligence, and strict liability. Attention is also given to the processes by which tort disputes are handled ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18568 LAW 5151   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18569 LAW 5151   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18570 LAW 5151   LEC 003

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18571 LAW 5151   LEC 004

LAW 6000

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 12 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 19108 LAW 6000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Staff

LAW 6005

This 1-credit course is designed to prepare students who have no business background for (1) legal practice in areas involving business transactions, business regulation, and/or business litigation, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18639 LAW 6005   LEC 001

LAW 6007

An introduction to the nature, functions, and processes of exchange, contract, and contract law. The course focuses on the predominant rules and principles governing contract and related obligation, including ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18640 LAW 6007   LEC 001

LAW 6008

In part, this course is a survey of U.S. contract law today.  The course also considers the new technologies and methods of doing business that create novel challenges for the content and application of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18744 LAW 6008   LEC 001

LAW 6011

An introduction to the constitutional and other legal issues posed by the modern administrative state. Topics include: procedural due process, separation of powers, procedural modes of administrative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18572 LAW 6011   LEC 001

LAW 6012

This course will focus on practical aspects of administrative law, learning to maneuver through the federal rulemaking process and locating agency adjudications. Students will participate in electronic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 18641 LAW 6012   DIS 201

LAW 6060

The purpose of this course is to give students a broad understanding of financial statement analysis issues. The emphasis is on building a conceptual foundation for use in practical applications. The course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: NBA 5060

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15892 LAW 6060   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: NBA 5060

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15893 LAW 6060   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: NBA 5060

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15894 LAW 6060   LEC 003

LAW 6080

This course is offered to students interested in acquiring thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of mediation as well as the techniques employed by effective mediators. In the first segment of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRLR 6023

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17235 LAW 6080   SEM 101

LAW 6085

This course introduces and investigates the use of current technologies in law firm practice. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18642 LAW 6085   LEC 001

LAW 6101

The antitrust laws of the U.S. protect competitive markets and limit the exercise of monopoly power. Topics include: price fixing, boycotts, and market allocation agreements among competitors; agreements ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18644 LAW 6101   LEC 001

LAW 6111

The field of alternative dispute resolution has virtually transformed the practice of law. Today, every lawyer has a professional responsibility to his or her clients to consider the most appropriate process ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18645 LAW 6111   LEC 001

LAW 6121

Selected topics in the law of bankruptcy, including consumer and business bankruptcy. The course will cover bankruptcy liquidation, the 'fresh start' in consumer bankruptcy, rehabilitation provisions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18646 LAW 6121   LEC 001

LAW 6131

An introduction to the legal rules and principles, as well as some of the economic factors, that underlay the conduct of business enterprise in the United States. A principal focus will be upon the large, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18573 LAW 6131   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18574 LAW 6131   LEC 002

LAW 6191

This course will address the subject of conflict of laws in its theoretical and historical context, and will place a special emphasis on the international elements of conflict of laws. There will be a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18647 LAW 6191   LEC 001

LAW 6201

This course will survey interpretations of the First Amendment, including both court doctrines and theoretical understandings. Treatment of the Speech Clause, the Free Exercise Clause, and the Establishment ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18648 LAW 6201   LEC 001

LAW 6204

Students in the Practicum will co-teach a law-related course at either Auburn or Cayuga correctional facilities, as part of the Cornell Prison Education Program (CPEP), which offers college courses to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18649 LAW 6204   TA 650

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Scott, R

LAW 6241

This course examines some of the principal statutes used to prosecute corporate and white collar crime. Theories of liability we will consider include traditional white collar offenses like mail and wire ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18650 LAW 6241   LEC 001

LAW 6263

This course will primarily focus on the adjudication phase of the criminal process including: (1) the right to counsel, including the right to the effective assistance of counsel and conflict-free counsel; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18651 LAW 6263   LEC 001

LAW 6292

This course analyzes the structure of complex transactions and contracts - deals - from both a positive and normative perspective. We investigate the contracting patterns that have emerged with respect ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NBA 6990

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18652 LAW 6292   LEC 001

LAW 6298

This course will examine the private equity industry by exploring the many roles that lawyers and business professionals can play in the private equity marketplace. The course will focus on private equity ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NBA 6970

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18653 LAW 6298   LEC 001

LAW 6301

An examination of a topic through readings selected by arrangement between the instructor and an individual student or group of students (not exceeding eight). view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18656 LAW 6301   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff

LAW 6303

The course concerns the principles and philosophical arguments underlying conflicts and moral dilemmas of central and ongoing concern to society as they arise within legal contexts. We consider questions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 2432PHIL 2430

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17968 LAW 6303   LEC 001

LAW 6331

Survey of major statutory schemes, constitutional principles, and common law doctrines that affect the employer-employee relationship in the public and private sectors, other than laws regulating union ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18657 LAW 6331   LEC 001

LAW 6333

Examines the laws governing employment and labor relations in comparative perspective. It covers examples of employment and labor law systems of countries from a number of different regions of the world ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ILRIC 4333ILRIC 6333

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19012 LAW 6333   LEC 001

LAW 6335

The start-up high technology enterprise, privately financed largely with funds provided by angel investors and venture capital firms, is a successful source of important new and technologically innovative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NBA 6960

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18658 LAW 6335   LEC 001

    • M Myron Taylor Hall 276
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Fulton, Jr., J

      Levy, S

      Yaghmaie, B

LAW 6401

The rules of evidence in civil and criminal cases with emphasis on relevance, hearsay, authentication, witnesses, experts, and confrontation. The course focuses on the Federal Rules of Evidence, with some ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18637 LAW 6401   LEC 001

LAW 6432

The course will focus on federal criminal proceedings from a practice based perspective and will introduce students to the different stages of a federal criminal prosecution. Topics covered will include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18660 LAW 6432   LEC 001

LAW 6441

A basic course designed to develop understanding of tax concepts and ability to work effectively with the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, cases, and other tax materials. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18638 LAW 6441   LEC 001

LAW 6451

The course will focus on the basics of Federal Indian Law, the ever-changing body of case and statutory law and treaties that define the limits and extent of Indian tribal sovereignty in the United States ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18661 LAW 6451   LEC 001

LAW 6461

An introduction to the regulatory structures, as well as some of the economic, technological and other factors, that pattern the conduct of financial intermediation in the U.S. The principal focus will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NBA 6460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18663 LAW 6461   LEC 001

LAW 6465

This course will be offered on an accelerated basis, taught from September 21-25.  It will provide a guidance on M&A practices in various jurisdictions, including the US, Europe, Japan and other emerging ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18737 LAW 6465   LEC 001

LAW 6531

A study of arbitration as increasingly the dispute resolution method of choice for international trade and transactional disputes (where the parties are from different countries). The course introduces ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18665 LAW 6531   LEC 001

LAW 6561

The course is comprised of two segments: (a) international organizations and (b) International Human Rights. In the international organization segment, the course aims at providing a comprehensive legal ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18666 LAW 6561   LEC 001

LAW 6569

Depositions are a critical component of pretrial discovery. Indeed, many cases are lost, won, or settled because of information gleaned at a deposition. Attorneys also often modify trial strategies because ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18667 LAW 6569   LEC 001

LAW 6570

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the nature and function of law in China. It will give future legal practitioners and persons who may fill offices dealing with China ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18668 LAW 6570   LEC 001

LAW 6592

This course will focus on the federal laws regulating the organization of private-sector workers and unions and the process of collective bargaining in addition to addressing protected concerted activity ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18670 LAW 6592   LEC 001

LAW 6640

The course will explore (1) the impact of neuropsychiatric disorders on emotion, cognition and behavior, (2) the admissibility and use of neuroscientific evidence in legal proceedings, and (3) the role ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18672 LAW 6640   LEC 001

LAW 6730

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18830 LAW 6730   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • DeRosa, J

LAW 6752

This course examines effective ways to organize, summarize, and present information orally. With particular attention to the concepts of clarity, brevity, and audience, students will make - and critique ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18673 LAW 6752   LEC 001

LAW 6761

This course provides foreign-trained lawyers with an introduction to the American legal system and essential principles of legal writing, analysis and legal research skills in the United States. Students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18677 LAW 6761   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18678 LAW 6761   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18855 LAW 6761   LEC 003

LAW 6783

This course is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the law governing lawyers in a variety of practice settings, including transactional, counseling, and civil and criminal litigation. The course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18738 LAW 6783   LEC 001

LAW 6791

An introduction to the legal rules governing the conduct of states vis-à-vis other states, individuals, and international organizations, with reference to major current events and issues. Topics include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18669 LAW 6791   LEC 001

LAW 6801

This course examines the remedial consequences of lawsuits and the remedial choices open to litigants: essential strategic information for students considering a litigation-oriented practice. It covers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18671 LAW 6801   LEC 001

LAW 6871

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18679 LAW 6871   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18680 LAW 6871   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18681 LAW 6871   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff

LAW 6881

Lawyering Program Honors Fellows serve for the full academic year as teaching assistants in the Lawyering course. With training and guidance from the Lawyering faculty, Honors Fellows work on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18682 LAW 6881   TA 650

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff

LAW 6921

The course is devoted to the study and weekly performance of the full range of trial techniques. Fundamental skills are taught in the context of challenging procedural and substantive law problems. Each ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18684 LAW 6921   LEC 001

LAW 6922

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18739 LAW 6922   LEC 001

LAW 6941

The course surveys the law of succession to property, including wills and intestate succession, as well as the law of trusts. The course covers the basic aspects of the federal gift and estate taxes, but ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18685 LAW 6941   LEC 001

LAW 6952

Women are fast emerging as drivers of the global economy. This course will focus on where the law serves as an enabler or an obstacle to women's economic participation and will provide a comparative look ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18688 LAW 6952   LEC 001

LAW 6956

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18691 LAW 6956   LEC 001

LAW 7052

Students will master the art of persuasive writing and oral advocacy. Lecture topics include: knowing your audience; writing a Statement of Facts that appears objective but subjectively persuades; what ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18683 LAW 7052   SEM 101

LAW 7081

Recommended prerequisite: Coursework in anthropology or social theory. Limited enrollment. This advanced seminar is intended primarily for research graduate students in law, anthropology and cognate fields ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 7422

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17733 LAW 7081   SEM 101

  • In order to enroll in this class students need to email Professor Riles (ar254) and explain their background and reasons for wanting to take the class and request permission.

LAW 7132

This colloquium will examine current and classic topics in advanced constitutional law and constitutional theory. Roughly half of the sessions will feature presentations of works in progress by constitutional ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18687 LAW 7132   SEM 101

LAW 7143

This accelerated course, taught during the first few weeks of the fall semester, will place American regulation regarding the beginning and end of life in a comparative context, with emphasis on European ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18740 LAW 7143   SEM 101

LAW 7147

This course examines how different jurisdictions address a selected number of corporate governance problems in a comparative and functional perspective. Classes consider the law, the structure of the market ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18741 LAW 7147   SEM 101

LAW 7148

Limited enrollment.  This course will focus on corporate governance in a variety of contemporary contexts. After an introduction to the way  U.S. -based public  corporations are governed, the course will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18742 LAW 7148   SEM 101

LAW 7154

This course will approach corporate governance and fiduciary duty concepts from the point of view of the lawyer advising the board of directors as it seeks to resolve issues typically faced by corporate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18694 LAW 7154   LEC 001

LAW 7159

This seminar explores how bank loans are used by businesses to finance acquisitions, growth and working capital needs.  A significant amount of time will be spent learning how to analyze and draft credit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18697 LAW 7159   SEM 101

LAW 7162

This course evaluates claims about the benefits and drawbacks of the contemporary American jury. Drawing on the work of legal scholars and social scientists, we will explore a range of topics relating ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18686 LAW 7162   SEM 101

LAW 7163

This seminar focuses on core derivative instruments - swaps, futures, options and other derivative financial instruments - that are regulated by the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulations. It examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18689 LAW 7163   SEM 101

LAW 7165

This seminar will explore a number of theoretical issues arising within the substantive criminal law. Possible topics include the justifications for state punishment; theories of excuse; the heat of passion ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18692 LAW 7165   SEM 101

LAW 7166

This seminar examines selected legal issues and documents in connection with capital raising transactions by companies and investment banks in the United States securities markets. Initial public offerings ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18695 LAW 7166   SEM 101

LAW 7169

Students will learn to prepare customary commercial real estate transactional agreements, such as purchase and sale contracts, management, development and joint venture agreements, space and ground leases, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18704 LAW 7169   SEM 101

LAW 7170

With many of the world's most dynamic economies now in East Asia, today's law graduates are more likely than ever to be involved with legal issues from that region. At the same time, legal problems in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18706 LAW 7170   SEM 101

LAW 7232

This seminar explores the role of government lawyers and defense counsel in complex investigations and prosecutions, including white collar criminal cases and matters involving terrorism. We will examine ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18708 LAW 7232   SEM 101

LAW 7240

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18751 LAW 7240   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Blume, J

LAW 7241

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18754 LAW 7241   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Cornell, A

LAW 7242

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18755 LAW 7242   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Lienau, O

      Rana, A

LAW 7243

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18756 LAW 7243   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Hazeldean, S

LAW 7244

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18746 LAW 7244   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Peck, E

      Wendel, W

LAW 7260

This seminar will explore federal appellate practice in the Supreme Court of the United States and the federal courts of appeal from the perspective of a litigator with insights from the bench. The focus ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18712 LAW 7260   SEM 101

LAW 7261

This seminar examines the role of law, and, more generally, the role of the state, in perpetuating and remedying inequities against women. After studying the historical emergence of sexual equality law ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18714 LAW 7261   SEM 101

LAW 7311

This course explores the evolving relationship between U.S. immigration policy and our national purposes. Immigration plays a central role in contemporary American life, significantly affecting our foreign ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18705 LAW 7311   SEM 101

LAW 7314

This interdisciplinary colloquium, held at the law school and jointly offered with the Department of Government, invites scholars to present research related to international law and international relations. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18707 LAW 7314   SEM 101

LAW 7360

This is a unique seminar, offered by the former deputy CEO, General Counsel and member of the Executive Board of the Swiss financial markets regulator, FINMA. It provides an introduction to the international ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18709 LAW 7360   SEM 101

LAW 7362

This seminar will explore international issues in civil litigation in U.S. courts. We will consider the various procedural issues that arise when courts are presented with foreign parties, foreign conduct, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18747 LAW 7362   SEM 101

LAW 7375

The purpose of the seminar is to introduce students to the complexities involved in the judicial enforcement of social and economic rights, in particular, the philosophical, democratic and practical concerns ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18710 LAW 7375   SEM 101

LAW 7394

A new, rapidly evolving body of international and domestic law focuses on human trafficking and human smuggling. This course will focus on understanding the legal mechanisms of this new legal order, the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18711 LAW 7394   SEM 101

LAW 7411

Higher education is a complex, idiosyncratic institution. Universities and colleges have a unique mission -- teaching, research, and public service -- and a uniquely challenging task of accommodating the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18713 LAW 7411   SEM 101

LAW 7440

This seminar is designed for students interested in a comparative study of law in Africa. The seminar will include an introduction to multiple African legal systems, as well as African customary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 18715 LAW 7440   SEM 101

LAW 7460

This seminar will examine the influence film has had on how lawyers perceive themselves, and how society perceives lawyers, the legal profession, and the ethical standards of the legal profession.  We ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18749 LAW 7460   SEM 101

LAW 7597

In this seminar, we will read selected cases, theory and analyses to study the precise mechanics involved and issues at stake in extending human rights to for-profit businesses and corporations. Citizens ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18748 LAW 7597   SEM 101

LAW 7631

This seminar studies the strategies of complex commercial litigation, focusing on case development in the pretrial period. It will address strategies and approaches to pleadings, jurisdiction, motions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18716 LAW 7631   SEM 101

LAW 7756

The purpose of this seminar is to examine in detail the main theories of statutory and constitutional interpretation employed by the US Federal courts, and to shed light on the nature of the debates and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHIL 6480

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18635 LAW 7756   SEM 101

LAW 7779

In this seminar, which lasts only until the midterm break (7 weeks), we will study a range of theoretical puzzles about the law regulating discrimination in employment, service-provision, education, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18750 LAW 7779   SEM 101

LAW 7781

This seminar will provide an introduction to the most influential contemporary theories of property, as well as an opportunity to discuss how those theories might approach several important questions within ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18717 LAW 7781   SEM 101

LAW 7785

Beginning in November 1945, in an unprecedented attempt to bring war criminals to justice, more than 20 senior government officials and military leaders of Hitlerʼs Third Reich were indicted and tried, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18718 LAW 7785   SEM 101

LAW 7805

The Advanced Labor Law Clinic provides students another opportunity to deepen their understanding of traditional labor and employment law by representing the interests of workers with typical workplace ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18719 LAW 7805   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Cornell, A

LAW 7832

The Externship - Full Time course allows students (24 in fall, 16 in spring) to earn 12 credit hours as externs working full time at approved placement sites at virtually any location (most sites are non-profit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 12 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18720 LAW 7832   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Galbreath, G

LAW 7833

Students represent defendants in non-felony, non-jury criminal cases. The course has both a classroom and courtroom component. The classroom component focuses on all aspects of the handling of a criminal ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18721 LAW 7833   CLN 301

LAW 7834

The Externship - Part Time, Other Local course allows students to earn 4 or more credit hours as externs working at least 8 hours per week at approved placement sites in the Ithaca area while continuing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18722 LAW 7834   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Galbreath, G

LAW 7835

Interested students must register through the clinic registration procedure. Submit to Mary Newhart (mjn3@cornell.edu) a resume and a letter of interest within one week after the end of the pre-registration ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18723 LAW 7835   CLN 301

LAW 7855

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Limited enrollment.In this clinical course, students will work on projects that will expose them to diverse forms of human rights advocacy.  The clinic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18725 LAW 7855   CLN 301

LAW 7857

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18752 LAW 7857   CLN 301

LAW 7861

The Externship - Part Time, Judicial course allows students to earn 4 or more credit hours as externs working at least 8 hours per week as a law clerk in the chambers of a New York or Federal judge in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18727 LAW 7861   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Galbreath, G

LAW 7881

Students are placed at the local Attorneys for Children office, where they assist the attorneys in the representation of children in custody, abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18730 LAW 7881   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Mooney, A

LAW 7885

Approximately 15 hours of work per week. Selection of students for enrollment into the clinic is at the instructor's discretion.   The Legal Research Clinic provides students with the opportunity to hone ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18757 LAW 7885   CLN 301

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Emerson, A

LAW 7905

The LGBT clinic is dedicated to advancing the legal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. The clinic represents diverse members of the LGBT community in a variety of legal matters ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18733 LAW 7905   CLN 301

LAW 7906

The LGBT clinic is dedicated to advancing the legal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Students who have completed LGBT Clinic I can seek the instructor's permission to enroll ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18735 LAW 7906   CLN 301

LAW 7907

The LGBT clinic is dedicated to advancing the legal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Students who have completed LGBT Clinic II can seek the instructor's permission to enroll ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 19187 LAW 7907   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Hazeldean, S

LAW 7911

The Externship - Part Time, Neighborhood Legal Services course allows 1 or 2 students to earn 5 or more credit hours as externs working at least 17 hours per week at the local legal services office in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18736 LAW 7911   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Galbreath, G

LAW 7914

This Clinic explores how human rights law can be used to advance gender justice locally and globally. Through a critical seminar and practical case and project work, students will examine and engage in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18724 LAW 7914   CLN 301

LAW 7915

This course offers students who have completed the International Human Rights Clinic or Global Gender Justice Clinic the opportunity to pursue one or more projects in conjunction with the Global Gender ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18726 LAW 7915   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Brundige, E

LAW 7925

The New York State Attorney General offers a clinic in which law students work 12-15 hours per week in his office in Syracuse, New York and attend a weekly class at Cornell. Each student is assigned to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18728 LAW 7925   CLN 301

LAW 7951

The United States Attorney's Office Clinic is a program in which law students work 12-15 hours per week for the United States Attorney's Office in Syracuse, New York. Each student is assigned to work for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18729 LAW 7951   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff

LAW 7953

The course will focus on fundamental investigatory and advocacy skills applicable to representation of public investors in disputes subject to arbitration at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18732 LAW 7953   CLN 301

LAW 7954

The course will focus on fundamental investigatory and advocacy skills applicable to representation of public investors in disputes subject to arbitration at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18734 LAW 7954   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Jacobson, W

LAW 7955

The course will focus on fundamental investigatory and advocacy skills applicable to representation of public investors in disputes subject to arbitration at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18731 LAW 7955   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Jacobson, W

LAW 9901

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Graded

  • 18699 LAW 9901   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Staff