LAW 400:
Directed Research
Directed Research is an extraordinary opportunity for students beyond the first-year to research problems in any field of law. Directed research credit may not be awarded for work that duplicates the work of a course, clinic, or externship for which the student has registered. Directed research credit may be awarded for work that expands on work initially assigned in, or conceived during, a course, clinic, or externship, but only if the continued work represents a meaningful and substantial contribution to the already existing project, significantly beyond mere editing or polishing. If a student seeks to continue or expand on work that the student initiated previously (whether for a course, clinic, externship, or otherwise) a student must (1) share the initial work with the professor supervising the directed research, to the extent that work is non-privileged, and (2) obtain permission for the expansion from the instructor or supervisor who supervised the initial project. The final pro
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Directed Research is an extraordinary opportunity for students beyond the first-year to research problems in any field of law. Directed research credit may not be awarded for work that duplicates the work of a course, clinic, or externship for which the student has registered. Directed research credit may be awarded for work that expands on work initially assigned in, or conceived during, a course, clinic, or externship, but only if the continued work represents a meaningful and substantial contribution to the already existing project, significantly beyond mere editing or polishing. If a student seeks to continue or expand on work that the student initiated previously (whether for a course, clinic, externship, or otherwise) a student must (1) share the initial work with the professor supervising the directed research, to the extent that work is non-privileged, and (2) obtain permission for the expansion from the instructor or supervisor who supervised the initial project. The final product must be embodied in a paper or other form of written work involving a substantial independent effort on the part of the student. A student must submit a detailed petition of at least 250 words, approved by the sponsoring faculty member, outlining his or her proposed project and demonstrating that the research is likely to result in a significant scholarly contribution. A student may petition for "Directed Research: Curricular Development" when the work involves assisting a Law School faculty member in developing concepts or materials for new and innovative law school courses. Both the supervising faculty member and the Associate Dean for Curriculum must approve petition for "Directed Research: Curricular Development." Students must meet with the instructor frequently for the purposes of report and guidance. Unit credit is by arrangement. Students whose projects warrant more than four units should consider a Senior Thesis or the Research Track (See SLS Student Handbook for requirements and limitations). With the approval of the instructor, successful completion of a directed research project of two units or more may satisfy the JD writing requirement to the extent of one research writing course (R course). See Directed Research under Curricular Options in the SLS Student Handbook for requirements and limitations. Directed Research petitions are available on the Law School Registrar's Office website (see Forms and Petitions). Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-4
| Repeatable
8 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Anderson, M. (PI)
;
Bankman, J. (PI)
;
Belt, R. (PI)
;
Brest, P. (PI)
;
Cullenward, D. (PI)
;
Engstrom, N. (PI)
;
Fisher, G. (PI)
;
Goldstein, P. (PI)
;
Klausner, M. (PI)
;
McConnell, M. (PI)
;
Meyler, B. (PI)
;
Milhaupt, C. (PI)
;
O'Connell, A. (PI)
;
Persily, N. (PI)
;
Sassoubre, T. (PI)
;
Sklansky, D. (PI)
;
Spaulding, N. (PI)
;
Thompson, B. (PI)
;
Triantis, G. (PI)
;
Wald, M. (PI)
;
Weisberg, R. (PI)
2020-2021 Autumn
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
1022
|
Section 01 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 -
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33779
|
Section 08 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Brest, P. (PI)
Instructors: Brest, P. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33026
|
Section 12 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 3
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with O'Connell, A. (PI)
Instructors: O'Connell, A. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33034
|
Section 14 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Fisher, G. (PI)
Instructors: Fisher, G. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33025
|
Section 20 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Goldstein, P. (PI)
Instructors: Goldstein, P. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
32393
|
Section 32 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 2
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Weisberg, R. (PI)
Instructors: Weisberg, R. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33027
|
Section 42 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Thompson, B. (PI)
Instructors: Thompson, B. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33656
|
Section 43 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Wald, M. (PI)
Instructors: Wald, M. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33606
|
Section 51 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 2
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Sassoubre, T. (PI)
Instructors: Sassoubre, T. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33605
|
Section 57 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with McConnell, M. (PI)
Instructors: McConnell, M. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33328
|
Section 67 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Persily, N. (PI)
Instructors: Persily, N. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33781
|
Section 70 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Triantis, G. (PI)
Instructors: Triantis, G. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33608
|
Section 79 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 5
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Spaulding, N. (PI)
Instructors: Spaulding, N. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33604
|
Section 82 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Milhaupt, C. (PI)
Instructors: Milhaupt, C. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33780
|
Section 83 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Meyler, B. (PI)
Instructors: Meyler, B. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
32330
|
Section 84 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 2
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Engstrom, N. (PI)
Instructors: Engstrom, N. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33609
|
Section 87 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Belt, R. (PI)
Instructors: Belt, R. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33874
|
Section 92 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Anderson, M. (PI)
Instructors: Anderson, M. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33611
|
Section 96 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Sklansky, D. (PI)
Instructors: Sklansky, D. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
33685
|
Section 97 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
09/14/2020 - 11/13/2020 - with Cullenward, D. (PI)
Instructors: Cullenward, D. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
2020-2021 Winter
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
1018
|
Section 01 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
- -
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34442
|
Section 12 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 3
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with O'Connell, A. (PI)
Instructors: O'Connell, A. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34785
|
Section 14 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Fisher, G. (PI)
Instructors: Fisher, G. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34924
|
Section 30 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Klausner, M. (PI)
Instructors: Klausner, M. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34836
|
Section 53 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Bankman, J. (PI)
Instructors: Bankman, J. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34791
|
Section 67 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 1
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Persily, N. (PI)
Instructors: Persily, N. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34834
|
Section 79 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Spaulding, N. (PI)
Instructors: Spaulding, N. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34668
|
Section 92 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 2
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Anderson, M. (PI)
Instructors: Anderson, M. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
-
LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
34790
|
Section 96 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 2
01/04/2021 - 03/08/2021 - with Sklansky, D. (PI)
Instructors: Sklansky, D. (PI)
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.
2020-2021 Spring
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LAW 400 |
1-4 units |
Class #
1015
|
Section 01 |
Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F |
INS
| In Person
03/29/2021 - 05/27/2021 -
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. LO3-Ability to Conduct Legal Research. LO4-Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.