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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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          Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
                
- Instructors- Dorf, M 
 
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      For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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    Additional InformationInstruction 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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          Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
                
- Instructors- Underberg, M 
 
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      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 InformationInstruction 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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          Mar 11 - May 5, 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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  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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          Jan 20 - Mar 10, 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 InformationInstruction 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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          Mar 11 - May 5, 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
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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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          Jan 20 - Mar 10, 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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  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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          Mar 11 - May 5, 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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        Class Number & Section Details 6816
        LEGAL 5202  
        LEC 001
        
             
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          Jan 20 - May 5, 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
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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 Details18038
        LEGAL 6121  
        LEC 001
        
             
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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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  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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          Jan 20 - May 5, 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 InformationInstruction 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 6800
        LEGAL 7101  
        LEC 001
        
             
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          Jan 20 - May 5, 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 InformationInstruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous Enrollment limited to: Master of Science Legal Studies (MSLS) program students.