Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
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This introductory course immerses you in the American legal system and locates it in an inter-connected world. Law is in some ways its own language and immersion courses are an effective way to learn a ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6771
LEGAL 5100
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Mar 1, 2026
Instructors
Dorf, M
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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This course introduces students to the basic principles of contract law with a focus on practical application of those principles. Students who take the course will be able to identify and create enforceable ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6772
LEGAL 5101
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Mar 11 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Underberg, M
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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Intellectual property is increasingly becoming a central feature of the modern economy. Though most are vaguely aware of its general purpose, business familiarity and comfort with this seemingly exotic ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6773
LEGAL 5103
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Mar 11 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Liivak, O
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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To be an effective manager and employee, you need to know the legal rules governing the workplace-which is employment law. The course begins with the classification of workers as employees, independent ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6774
LEGAL 5107
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Mar 1, 2026
Instructors
Schwab, S
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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Organizations, together with their officials and employees, work in the shadow of the criminal law. If an employee or official commits a crime, not only might the employee or official be criminally liable, ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6775
LEGAL 5110
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Mar 11 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Garvey, S
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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This course is designed to assist non-lawyers in becoming valuable participants in business transactions. The course seeks to help business professionals understand the legal ramifications of business ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6776
LEGAL 5111
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Mar 1, 2026
Instructors
Blassberg, F
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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This course will identify and explain some of the key legal issues that arise in cross-border business transactions. The term cross-border business transactions is defined broadly; it can range from simple ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6777
LEGAL 5115
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Mar 11 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Bigoness, C
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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Class Number & Section Details
6816
LEGAL 5202
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Wendel, B
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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Entertainment law operates at the intersection of creative expression and commercial interests. In this course, you will investigate the legal systems that shape and regulate the industry, including copyright ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
18038
LEGAL 6121
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Mar 1, 2026
Instructors
Leib, H
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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This substantial written project will involve in depth study of a topic selected by the student together with their capstone advisor. The project can involve applying what students learned in the program ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6778
LEGAL 7100
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Pao, R
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.
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Course Description
This substantial written project will involve in depth study of a topic selected by the student together with their capstone advisor. The project can involve applying what students learned in the program ... view course details
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Class Number & Section Details
6800
LEGAL 7101
LEC 001
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Meeting Pattern
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Jan 12 - Apr 26, 2026
Instructors
Pao, R
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.