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LAW 1007: Contracts: American Law

This course will provide advanced-degree students with coverage of Contracts law comparable to the fall course offered for first-year JD students. The course will identify the scope and purpose of the legal protection accorded to interests created by voluntary undertakings. We will focus on problems of contract formation, enforceability, interpretation, performance and excuses for non-performance, and remedies for breach. The course will cover both the U.S. common law of contracts and the basics of UCC Article 2 (sales of goods). Not open to JD students. Open only to students in the SLS Advanced Degree Programs. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Attendance, Final Exam.
Terms: Win | Units: 4
Instructors: Gordon, R. (PI)

LAW 1009: Corporate Finance I

The course discusses the major financial decisions made by corporate managers and investors. Topics include criteria for making investment decisions, valuation of financial assets and liabilities, relationship between risk and return, capital structure choice, payout policy, introduction to derivative securities, and the concept of efficient financial markets. The goal of the course is to explore the general principles and then apply them in scenarios relevant to the practice of corporate law and in litigation. Evaluation will be based on a final exam (60%) and problem sets (40%). Class will be taught as a combination of lecture (by the instructor and invited guest speakers) and in-class applied practical activities.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: Zurek, P. (PI)

LAW 1012: Corporate Reorganization

This course examines reorganization of a company under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. We will examine reorganization through several stages of a business turnaround and restructuring (such as an out-of-court workout, a Chapter 11 filing, selected Chapter 11 operating issues, and the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization). We will also consider a few controversial issues that test the boundaries of bankruptcy law. For example, should a debtor have virtually unfettered discretion to choose any district (or any judge) for its Chapter 11 case? To what extent does Chapter 11 provide an appropriate forum to resolve mass tort claims? Can a Chapter 11 plan provide for a non-consensual settlement and release of claims held by one third-party against another third-party? Along the way we will touch on topics that often arise in a reorganization setting such as valuation, leveraged buyouts, and distressed debt investing. We will also follow current developments in actual Chapter 11 cases, primarily through reports in the media. Elements used in grading: class participation and final exam.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 3
Instructors: Ray, S. (PI)

LAW 1013: Corporations

This course is an introduction to the basic legal rules and principles governing the relations among managers, investors, and (to a lesser extent) creditors in the business enterprise. The course is the foundation for advanced business courses. We focus on problems that arise because a firm's managers and shareholders can have conflicting interests. We examine the costs associated with this conflict and how markets, legal rules, and contracts address them. Elements used in grading: Class participation, attendance, written assignments, midterm, final exam.
Terms: Win | Units: 4
Instructors: Klausner, M. (PI)

LAW 1016: Deals I

Most of the materials consist of case studies of business transactions (and no case law). We will use those case studies to analyze the economics underlying a wide range of business transactions and the contractual terms and structures used to respond to underlying economic challenges. During the second quarter, in Deals II, we will explore deals in greater detail by studying several complex transactions in full. For this part of the course, students will be divided into groups and will be assigned one deal to analyze. Each group will give a presentation of its deal to the class, and in the following class, a lawyer or other participant in the deal will come to class to present the deal based on his or her experience. We study new deals each year. Deals we have studied over the years have included movie financings, biotech alliances, venture capital financings, joint ventures, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and more. Special Instructions: This course is open to more »
Most of the materials consist of case studies of business transactions (and no case law). We will use those case studies to analyze the economics underlying a wide range of business transactions and the contractual terms and structures used to respond to underlying economic challenges. During the second quarter, in Deals II, we will explore deals in greater detail by studying several complex transactions in full. For this part of the course, students will be divided into groups and will be assigned one deal to analyze. Each group will give a presentation of its deal to the class, and in the following class, a lawyer or other participant in the deal will come to class to present the deal based on his or her experience. We study new deals each year. Deals we have studied over the years have included movie financings, biotech alliances, venture capital financings, joint ventures, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and more. Special Instructions: This course is open to all students and required for Global Quarter. Students who take Deals I in the Winter must take Deals II in the Spring (and those who do not take Deals I in the Winter may not take Deals II in the Spring). There is no exam in the Winter Term. An In-School exam will be given in the Spring Term. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, class presentation, written assignments, group paper (first and second draft), and exam. Early drop deadline: Students may not drop this course after the first week of class. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available at https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/consent-of-instructor-forms/. There is no background required for the course. I use the consent form two reasons: (a) to ensure diversity across 2L, 3L and advanced degree students; and (b) to learn more about you, since we will working together for much of the year.
Terms: Win | Units: 4
Instructors: Klausner, M. (PI)

LAW 1021: Estate Planning

This class will cover the basics of the gift and estate tax system and estate planning principles. With these fundamentals, the course will then examine basic and advanced estate planning and wealth transfer techniques, including wills, various types of trusts, titling property, gifts during lifetime, charitable vehicles, handling closely held businesses and valuation matters--with an emphasis on how to use these tools in planning an estate to meet the objectives of a couple or individual. Probate of an estate, administration of trusts, durable power of attorneys, conservatorships, and planning for other life situations will be explored. Elements used in grading: Class participation (is a small factor and only in the positive direction) and final open book exam. This course is open to GSB and other graduate students with consent of the instructor.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: Pearson, B. (PI)

LAW 1029: Taxation I

This course provides an overview of the federal income tax. Elements used in grading: Class participation and final exam.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: Joondeph, B. (PI)

LAW 1036: Introduction to Finance

This course is a basic introduction to the principles of finance. It will prepare you for the 3-credit version (Corporate Finance 1009) and introduce you to principles of valuation that are useful in everything from family law to settlement negotiations over civil disputes. The course provides a framework for answering the basic question: how much is this firm (or project) worth? We will cover topics such as: earnings, cash flows, income statements, interest rates, time value of money, risk and return and the cost of capital. No prior knowledge of finance or fancy math skills will be assumed. The course will consist primarily of on-line modules and problem sets that you will complete on your own and in small groups. We will have "live" class sessions to discuss the application of these principles in a legal setting and to hear from lawyers, investors and policy makers how finance has been useful in their careers. There will be weekly problem sets and you will get experience with building a simple excel spreadsheet that will help you estimate the value of a potential new project. There is a final project where you are asked to value a company and present your teams' findings to the class. On-line component. Elements used in grading: Written Assignments, Final Project. Participation.
Terms: Win | Units: 2

LAW 1079: Introduction to Transactional Practice

This course will provide an introduction to corporate and transactional work. It's targeted to 1Ls and 2Ls but open to all, whether you're exploring different areas, curious about a non-litigation practice, intending to do corporate, or just broadening your exposure to legal work. The course will be practical in nature. It will help you prepare for summer jobs and OCI, help you make more informed choices about course selection, and give you practical exposure to contracts and other materials encountered in practice. Along the way we'll identify characteristics of corporate work generally, to give you a big picture take on the work; look at major practice areas (e.g., capital markets, corporate governance, M&A/private equity, credit, commercial, real estate); identify features or realities of work in those areas; walk through (and try to demystify) contracts, governance materials, and other legal and financial documents; explore pro bono and how corporate lawyers can contribute to the c more »
This course will provide an introduction to corporate and transactional work. It's targeted to 1Ls and 2Ls but open to all, whether you're exploring different areas, curious about a non-litigation practice, intending to do corporate, or just broadening your exposure to legal work. The course will be practical in nature. It will help you prepare for summer jobs and OCI, help you make more informed choices about course selection, and give you practical exposure to contracts and other materials encountered in practice. Along the way we'll identify characteristics of corporate work generally, to give you a big picture take on the work; look at major practice areas (e.g., capital markets, corporate governance, M&A/private equity, credit, commercial, real estate); identify features or realities of work in those areas; walk through (and try to demystify) contracts, governance materials, and other legal and financial documents; explore pro bono and how corporate lawyers can contribute to the community; talk about client service and core practice skills; and suggest some ways to get your hands around and do everyday lawyer work. And we'll try to offer a perspective on professional identity different than that of the litigation-oriented first year. The course is neither a prerequisite nor a substitute for core business law classes such as Corporations, Securities Regulation, and Commercial Law. It's also not a substitute for business-oriented classes such as Accounting, Introduction to Finance, and Corporate Finance; for skills courses such as Advanced Legal Writing: Business Transactions and Advanced Legal Research: Transactional; or for programming provided by the Office of Career Services. But it should provide good context for those courses and programs. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, and written assignments.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 2
Instructors: Mitchell, J. (PI)

LAW 1080: Sports Law: Emerging Issues in Professional and Amateur Sports

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for a sports team or practice law in the sports industry? This course provides an overview of significant legal issues in professional and amateur sports. We will cover a range of legal topics impacting the sports industry including labor issues, intellectual property, Title IX, antitrust, media rights, and more. In addition to reading assignments and class discussion, this course will feature guest speakers who practice law in the sports industry. Grades will be based on attendance, class participation, and either written assignments (Section 01) or a long independent research paper for R-credit (Section 02). After the term begins, students enrolled in the course can transfer from Section 01 into Section 02, which meets the R requirement, with consent of the instructor.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
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