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500N Constitutional Law II 501E Secured Transactions

MSU COLLEGE LAW Fall, Spring. 4(4-0) R: Open to students in Fall, Spring, Summer. 2(2-0) P: LAW 500D

OF LAW the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 172

A study of procedure & substantive due process,

and LAW 500E R: Open to students in the

MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 240

equal protection, Bill of Rights, & Freedom of Ex- This course covers the process of financing the sale

MSU College of Law pression. of goods. Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

- Secured Transactions will be the focus of the

500A Civil Procedure I 500P Evidence course.

Fall. 3(3-0) R: Open to students in the MSU Fall, Spring. 4(4-0) R: Open to students in

College of Law. SA: DCL 121 the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 220 501F Sales and Leases

A survey of civil procedure from forum to pleading & A study of the methods of proof or disproof. Topics Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

joinder. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will be will include hearsay, authentication, circumstantial LAW 500D and LAW 500E R: Open to Law

used. proof, & prejudice of evidence. students or master's of law students or law

lifelong students or law non degree stu-

500B Civil Procedure II 500Q Professional Responsibility dents. SA: LAW 501C

Spring. 3(3-0) P: LAW 500A R: Open to stu- Fall, Spring, Summer. 3(3-0) R: Open to Formation and terms, as well as breach, of contracts

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL students in the MSU College of Law. SA: for sales of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform

122 DCL 260 Commercial Code. Examines Article 2a's provision

This is a continuation of Civil Procedure I covering This course explores the obligations owed by the on leases. Provides comparisons between Article 2

discovery, summary, & default judgment. lawyer, both individually, and as a member of the of the Uniform Commercial Code and the United

legal profession. Nations Convention on the International Sale of

500C Constitutional Law I Goods.

Fall, Spring. 2(2-0) R: Open to students in 500R Torts I

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 171 Fall. 4(4-0) R: Open to students in the MSU 501G Payment Systems

A surveys the principles of national powers among College of Law. SA: DCL 141 Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

Congress, the President, & the Judiciary. This course examines the protection the law affords LAW 500D and LAW 500E R: Open to Law

against interference by others with one's person, students or master's of law students or law

500D Contracts I property, or intanglible interest lifelong students or law non degree stu-

Fall. 3(3-0) R: Open to students in the MSU dents. SA: LAW 501C

College of Law. SA: DCL 101 500S Writing Skills Workshop Negotiable instruments, bank deposits and collec-

Contract law with emphasis on formation, considera- Fall. 0 to 0 credits. R: Open to Law stu- tions, funds transfer, and letters of credit under the

tion, and mutual assent. dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Uniform Commercial Code.

154 C: LAW 500J concurrently.

500E Contracts II Mastering the skills of legal writing and style. 502 Accounting for Lawyers

Spring. 3(3-0) P: LAW 500D R: Open to Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

students in the MSU College of Law. SA: 500T Writing Skills Workshop - Intensive in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 508

DCL 102 Spring. 0 to 0 credits. R: Open to students This course covers basic topics in accounting rele-

A survey of basic contact issues. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 155 C: vant to a business lawyer's practice.

LAW 500K concurrently.

500F Criminal Law Reviewing and mastering the basics of legal writing 503 Advanced Securities Regulation

Fall, Spring. 3(3-0) R: Open to students in and style. Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 131 in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 546

A study of the Criminal Justice System with an 500U Topics in Professional Responsibility This course addresses evolving market structures;

emphasis on defense counsel & prosecutor, adver- Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu- broker-dealer regulation & inter-relationships with

sary systems, ethics, criminal statutes, inchoate dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in brokers, firms, issuers & customers.

crimes & defenses. all enrollments for this course. R: Open to

Law students or masters of law students or 504 Antitrust Law

500G Property law lifelong students or law non degree stu- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Fall, Spring, Summer. 4(4-0) R: Open to dents in the MSU College of Law. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 310

students in the MSU College of Law. SA: Special topics in law. The study of how courts apply basic economic prin-

DCL 113 ciples to business practice in a wide variety of indus-

A survey of fundamental property law. The topics 500V Research, Writing, and Advocacy I: tries.

covered included possessory interests real and From an Intellectual Property

personal, findings, bailments, and adverse posses- Perspective 505A Arbitration

sion. Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Open to Law students or masters of law in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 569

500J Research Writing & Advocacy I students or law lifelong students or law non This course explores the philosophy of conflict be-

Fall. 2(2-0) R: Open to students in the MSU degree students. tween arbitration and dispute resolution.

College of Law. SA: DCL 151 Legal research, analysis, and writing with a focus on

This course covers the basics of the United States trademark, copyright and patent law. 505B Arbitration-Labor

court system, common law, briefing, & legal analy- Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

sis. 501A Basic Income Tax A dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

Fall, Spring. 2(2-0) R: Open to students in 315 Not open to students with credit in LAW

500K Research Writing & Advocacy II the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 249 Not 505D.

Spring. 2(2-0) P: LAW 500J R: Open to stu- open to students with credit in LAW 501B. The study of current thinking of arbitrators interpret-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Basic concepts of federal income taxation. ing collective bargaining agreements including tech-

152 niques of opinion writing and advocacy before labor

This course focuses on the art of persuasion. Stu- 501B Basic Income Tax B arbitrators. The course focuses on collective bar-

dents will draft an appellate brief and orally present Fall, Spring. 3(3-0) R: Open to students in gaining agreements, whether an issue is subject to

their arguments. the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 250 Not arbitration, timelines for filing an arbitration, the

open to students with credit in LAW 501A. burden of proof, quantum of proof, the concept of

500M Business Enterprises Technical tax issues. discipline and just cause, as well as contract inter-

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- pretation. Students will participate in mock trials and

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 501D Decedent's Estates & Trusts will be responsible for drafting an arbitration opinion

409 Fall, Spring. 4(4-0) R: Open to students in as a class assignment.

This course focuses on agency, partnership, & the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 210

closely-held corporations. A surveys practices for transmitting wealth in view of

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505C Problem-Solving Approaches to Conflict 507 Business, Securities, & Tax Planning 509 Debtor-Creditor Relations

Resolution Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: (LAW 501A or LAW Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501E R: Open

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P: 501B) and LAW 500M R: Open to students to students in the MSU College of Law. SA:

LAW 500A or LAW 500B R: Open to stu- in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 440 DCL 475

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL This course focuses on problems of corporations, This course covers problems relating to debtor-

553 partnership organization, allocation control, issuance creditor relations including remedies available to an

An interactive course covering alternative dispute of securities, use of debt & equity finance, & divi- unsecured creditor, enforcement of judgment, ex-

resolution, negotiations, mediation, agreements to dends. ecution, attachment, garnishment, bills & con-

mediate, mediator liability, and professional respon- veyances.

sibility.

508A Corporate Counsel Seminar 509A Analytical Methods for Lawyer -

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500M R: Open Microeconomics

505D ADR in the Workplace to students in the MSU College of Law. SA: Fall, Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students DCL 577 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 598 A study of legal issues faced by lawyers with corpo- 607a

Not open to students with credit in LAW rate clients on an in-house basis. There will be Condensed principles of microeconomics to serve

505B. twelve guests lecturers. as a primer that provides law students the tools

This course covers the arbitration of disputes arising necessary to succeed as 'lawyer' in the various legal

out of collective bargaining agreements. fields that use these principles

508B Corporate Finance

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500M R: Open 509B Analytical Methods for Lawyer -

505E Alternative Dispute Resolution & Ethics to students in the MSU College of Law. SA: Statistics

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students DCL 380 Fall, Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

in the MSU College of Law. This course focuses on the principles of accounting, dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

A study of the interface between ethics & settlement, valuation, and the basic financial environment of 607b

process of selecting a mediator, & dispute resolu- close corporations and public companies. Condensed principles of statistics to serve as a

tion. primer that provides law students the tools neces-

sary to succeed as 'lawyer' in the various legal fields

508C Corporate Income Tax that use these principles

505F Court Annexed ADR Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501A or LAW

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 501B R: Open to students in the MSU Col- 510 Deferred & Executive Compensation

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 596 lege of Law. SA: DCL 465 Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501A or LAW

An overview of the history, evolution, & current This course focuses on federal income tax of corpo- 501B R: Open to students in the MSU Col-

practices of Court Annex Alternative Dispute Reso- rations & shareholders, & tax consequences of lege of Law. SA: DCL 480

lution. choice of entity. Emphasis will be placed on tax A study of non-qualified contract deferred compen-

aspects of S-Corporation. sation agreements.



506A Bankruptcy 511A Disability Law

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 508D Corporate Law & Policy Seminar Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 437

322 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL This course explores the growing area of disability

This course is designed to provide students with an 483 law.

understanding of bankruptcy law, the bankruptcy A seminar covering corporate law topics chosen to

code, and the creditor/debtor relationship. allow students to engage in deeper logic of corpo- 511B Employment Discrimination Law

rate law. Emphasis is placed on issues raised by Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

policy makers & scholars. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 330

506B Bankruptcy Reorganization of Business A study of the development of individual employee

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 508E Corporate Law & Policy: International rights. The course will look at at-will employees as

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 325 Investment Transactions well as protected employees under NLRA and

This course examines the reorganization of busi- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students FLSA.

ness entities pursuant to Chapter 11 of Bank Code. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 592a

A study of investment decisions-making, & negotia- 511C Employment Law

tions with governmental entities using the interna- Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

506D Bankruptcy Reorganization: tional petroleum industry as a platform. the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 522

Personal/Small Business An Introduction to employment law covering federal

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 508F Corporate Law & Policy: Corporate legislation & related case law.

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Governance & Compliance

431 Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 511D Labor Law

This course focuses on Chapter 13, & Chapter 7 of in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 592b Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

the Bankruptcy code. A survey of issues in corporate governance & com- dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

pliance in light of legal risks faced by corporations, 382

506E Consumer Bankruptcy directors, & officers. This course explores the application of the National

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Labor Relations Act.

Open to Law students or master's of law 508G Corporate Law & Policy: Doing Business

students or law lifelong students or law non in Transitional Policy Systems 512A Euorpean Business Law

degree students. SA: LAW 506C Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500M R:

State law debt collection methods. Basic principles in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 592c Open to students in the MSU College of

of federal bankruptcy law. Fundamentals of con- This course examines legal aspects of international Law. SA: DCL 512

sumer bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 13 of the finance, trade, & investment using Russian-United This course address an array of legal issues impor-

Bankruptcy Code. States trade & investment as an example. tant to normal business transactions in Europe and

how they differ from the United States legal ap-

506F Chapter 11 Reorganization 508J Public Corporate Law proach.

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P: Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P:

LAW 506E R: Open to Law students or LAW 500M R: Open to Law students or 512B International Business Transactions

master's of law students or law lifelong stu- masters of law students or law lifelong stu- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 548N R:

dents or law non degree students. SA: LAW dents or law non degree students in the Open to students in the MSU College of

506C MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 416 Law. SA: DCL 363

In-depth look at reorganization under Chapter 11 of Governance of publicly traded corporations. This course explores the legal aspects of interna-

the Bankruptcy Code. tional finance, and trade using Canadian-United

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512C International Securities Regulation 516 Mergers and Acquisitions 524B Securities Regulation I

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500M R: Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500M R:

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 562 Open to students in the MSU College of Open to students in the MSU College of

This course covers every aspect of securities regu- Law. SA: DCL 505 Law. SA: DCL 428

lation dealing with cross-borders offerings. An overview of issues related to business transac- This course explores the regulation requirements

tions relating to mergers and acquisitions. This applied to public offers of securities. Emphasis will

course will also consider the social and economic be placed on the Security Act of 1933 and the Mich-

512D International Trade Law significance of mergers and acquisitions. igan Blue Sky law.

Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 525 Torts II

558 517A Mortgage Banking Law Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW

This course explores private law of international Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 500L R: Open to students in the MSU Col-

trade. dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL lege of Law. SA: DCL 434

466 This course surveys specialized torts from work-

This course explores various legal issues in the mens' compensation to trademark infringment.

512E International Trade Regulation mortgage-banking industry. The course will focus Students will interview a client and complete a draft-

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students on residential property. ing assignment.

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 368

This course explores international trade regime. 525B Topics in Tort Law

517B Law of Financial Institutions Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu-

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in

512F International Trade Remedies dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL all enrollments for this course. P: LAW 500R

Fall. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in 523 R: Open to Law students or masters of law

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 582 This course explores the American banking system. students or law lifelong students or law non

A study of legal rights and remedies of American degree students.

businesses injured by fairly traded import companies 518 Negotiation & Drafting for the Close Controversies relating to the nature of tort law prin-

& by unfair-trade practices. Corporation ciples. Scope of liability for harm, causation, dam-

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500M R: ages (e.g. inchoate and future loss) and tort reform.

Open to students in the MSU College of

512G Strategic International Transactions Law. SA: DCL 560 526 White Collar Crime

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: This is a simulated course focusing on a client at- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500F R:

Open to Law students or masters of law tempting to create a new business. Students will be Open to students in the MSU College of

students or law lifelong students or law non responsible for negotiating all basic business and Law. SA: DCL 454

degree students in the MSU College of Law. legal elements of the entity. This course covers selected white-collar offenses

Strategic international business arrangements, and procedural and ethical problems faced by coun-

including acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct 519 Partnership Tax sel.

investment, project finance, and international equity Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: (LAW 501A or

financing transactions. LAW 501B) and LAW 500M R: Open to stu- 532 Administrative Law

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

316 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

512K International Commercial Arbitration This course focuses on tax issues associated with 300

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P: form, term, liquidation, transfer and class problems. The study of the administrative process and the

LAW 500A and LAW 500B R: Open to Law delegation to administrative agencies of legislative

students or master's of law students or law 520 Entertainment Law power.

lifelong students or law non degree stu- Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

dents. the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 511 533A Advanced Patent Law

Understanding of the international commercial arbi- A survey of the legal issues in entertainment. The Spring. 2 to 4 credits. RB: LAW 533K or

tration process and the role of national courts. course will focus on acquisition of rights, copyrights, LAW 533J R: Open to students in the MSU

music publishing, event promotion, contracts, & College of Law. SA: DCL 430

remedies This seminar covers analyzing advanced patent

512M Japanese Legal System practice including design patent, prosecution before

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 6 credits. R: 521 Leadership, Power, & Responsibility US patent & trademark office, opinion preparation &

Open to Law students or master's of law Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in recent developing topics. No technical degree

students or law lifelong students or law non the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 467 required.

degree students. This course is uses the Socratic method while

Overview of the structure of the Japanese legal studying several schools-of-thought, such as Plato, 533B Copyright Law

system. Aristotle, Gandhi, and Hitler. Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 375

522 Products Liability The history of copyright protect with an emphasis on

513 Franchise Law Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students entertainment law.

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 514

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 343 A study of the sources, development, and limitations 533C Cyber Law

A study of franchise relationships including the role of product liability. Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

of trademarks, statutory hallmarks, & remedy provi- in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 455

sions. 523 Regulated Industries An overview of areas where technology has chal-

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: lenged traditional legal doctrines & the way we

514 Insurance Law Open to students in the MSU College of practice law.

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Law. SA: DCL 346 Not open to students

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 379 with credit in LAW 566J. 533D E-Commerce

A general study of the scope and functions of insur- Government regulation of electricity, gas, water, Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

ance, the construction of insurance contracts, and communications, and other highly-regulated indus- the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 531

governing regulations. tries. This seminar focuses on topics that would likely

present themselves in representation of clients

515 Law and Economics 524A Securities Litigation Seminar attempting to protect their assets, intellectual, &

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P: other as they conduct business on the internet.

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 443 LAW 500M R: Open to students in the MSU

An application of economical theories examining College of Law. SA: DCL 581

formation, structure, process and the economical Exploration of securities law from the perspective of

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533E International Intellectual Propery 533S Cyber Law/Network Regulations 535A International Property Topics: Copyright

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Wars/Music Industry

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 526 in the MSU College of Law. Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 533B and LAW

An overview of copyrights, patents, trademark, & This course examines legal policy issues arising 533E R: Open to students in the MSU Col-

trade secrets under United States law. from the Internet, with an emphasis on three broad lege of Law. SA: DCL 579

areas: (1) impact of the Internet on traditional legal An historical overview of copyright law as it relates

533F Licensing Intellectual Property causes of action; (2) government regulation of the to the music industry and examines recent devel-

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Internet; (3) international aspects of the Internet and opments concerning the Internet & new communica-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL the interplay among United States and foreign juris- tion technologies.

516 dictions.

This course explores the management of an Intellec- 535B Intellectual Property Practice & Policy in

tual Property portfolio to maximize a client's return 533T Property and its Theoretical Foundations the Pacific Rim

on their investment in Intellectual Property assets. Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Fall. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

Open to Law students or masters of law the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 583

533G Media Law students or law lifelong students or law non A seminar covering Intellectual Property practice &

Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- degree students in the MSU College of Law. related policies in the import trading nations of Asia.

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Theoretical issues underlying the concept of proper-

301 ty. Classical through current schools of thought 535C Topic in IP & Comm Law: IPR &

This course focuses on free press/speech issues concerning property, the status of property as a International Technology Transfer

and the ethical and professional considerations of moral and legal right, its relationship to justice, and Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P: LAW 533B or

journalists. the economics of property rights. LAW 533E or LAW 533K or LAW 533N R:

Open to students in the MSU College of

533J Patent Application Preparation 533U Art and the Law Law. SA: DCL 574

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 533K R: Open Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: This is a hands-on course focusing on Intellectual

to students in the MSU College of Law. SA: Open to Law students or masters of law Property rights issues.

DCL 556 students or law non degree students in the

The course covers the structure and methodology MSU College of Law. 540A Basic Will Drafting

for preparing a universal patent application suitable Legal, ethical, and practical issues relating to "fine Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501D R:

for filing patents throughout the world. art," and cultural property from a national and inter- Open to students in the MSU College of

national perspective. Law. SA: DCL 391

533K Patent Law This course focuses on interviewing & drafting wills.

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 533V Intellectual Property Law The course also covers basic estate-planning ve-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: hicles for clients not subject to federal estate taxes.

564 Open to Law students or masters of law

An introduction to patent law and what is patentable. students or law non degree students in the 540B Estate Planning & Drafting Seminar

MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 321 Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: (LAW 501A or

533M Software & Internet Law Survey of intellectual property law. LAW 501B) and (LAW 501D and LAW

Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 500G) R: Open to students in the MSU Col-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 533W Topics in Property Law lege of Law. SA: DCL 482

527 Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu- The course focuses on federal estates, gifts, &

This courses focuses on the expanding software dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in generation-skipping transfer taxes. This is a hand-

industry. Student will analyze cases involving all all enrollments for this course. R: Open to on course that requires students to draft wills and

forms of Intellectual Property protection available for Law students or masters of law students or trusts.

multimedia products. law lifelong students or law non degree stu-

dents. 540C Estates & Future Interests Drafting

533N Trademark Law & Unfair Competition Current property issues and the public policy issues Seminar

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students and underlying jurisprudence that surround them. Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 461, the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 491

DCL 551 533X Advanced Copyright Law This course focuses on estates and future interests

This course addresses current issues and develop- Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: & how they are used in property transfers. There

ments such as the constitutional foundations and Open to Law students or masters of law will be several intensive in-class drafting assign-

limitations of trademark protection, domain names students or law lifelong students or law non ment.

and cybersquatting. degree students.

Management of legal risks pertaining to copyright 540D Estate & Gift Taxation

533P Trademark Law issues, licensing, and copyright enforcement from a Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. RB: LAW 533N R: copyright rather than litigation perspective, to in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 381

Open to students in the MSU College of achieve different or more certain outcomes. A study of a descendents' gross estate and the

Law. determination of appropriate deductions.

This course will offer practical skills training in the 533Z Intellectual Property and Cultural

four phases of trademark practice: acquisition of Protection 541A Child Advocacy

rights, enforcement of rights, and exploitation and Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

transfer of rights. This course will be taught by the Open to Law students or master's of law in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 446

problem method and will focus primarily on the students or law lifelong students or law non This course is designed to acquaint future attorneys

development of planning and drafting and transfer of degree students. & social workers with their roles & responsibilities in

skills. Regulating creativity in an interconnected world. representing & advocating for children & family as

Intellectual property rights. they interact with state government.

533Q Communications Law & Policy

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 534 Biotechnology & Pharmacy Patents 541B Domestic Violence

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 588 Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

This course examines regulations governing the in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 587 in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 427

major modes of communication in the United States. This course examines the law that governs patents An historical background of Domestic Violence.

of pharmacy & biotechnical inventions. Focus will be placed on understanding the nature of

533R Patent Litigation domestic violence, the prevention of domestic vi-

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in 535 Intellectual Property Management & olence, and the survivor & batterer behavior.

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 535 Technology Transfer

This course covers strategies and procedures per- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 541C Elder Law

taining to patent litigation in federal courts. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 597a Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

A basic education & hands-on experience in various in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 510

aspects of Intellectual Property rights. An introduction to the needs of elder clients & their

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541D Family Dissolution Law Reform Seminar 545A National Security Law 548M Laws of War

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 541E R: Not Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

open to students in the MSU College of Open to Law students or masters of law the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 548

Law. SA: DCL 312 students or law lifelong students or law non This course explores the origins, purpose, content,

This course explores the discourse of no-fault di- degree students. development and impact of the laws of war in light of

vorce law & the need to reform. Several proposals National security law, including a focus on the con- the changing nature of armed conflict.

will be explored. stitutional framework. Separation of national security

powers. Use of force, and terrorism. 548N Public International Law

541E Family Law I: Marriage & Divorce Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

Fall, Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 547 Admiralty Law dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 341

504 in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 305 A study of the International legal system, sources,

The study of the substantive requirements of mar- An overview of Admiralty Law & Jurisdiction. and origins.

riage, divorce, allocation of property, alimony, child

custody, ante nuptial agreements, & separation 548A Canadian Charter of Rights 548P Tax Treaties: Domestic Taxation

agreements. Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Implications

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 340 Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

541F Family Law II: Child, Family & the State An introduction to principles of Canadian Charter the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 402

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Rights. This course addresses the impact of US tax treaties

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL on US tax of foreign investors inbound/outbound of

521 548B Chinese Law the US.

This course explores the legal issues confronting Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

families. Topics will include marriage, parenthood, in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 350 548Q Transnational Legal Research

balancing work, domestic violence, adoption, & The study of the main features of the legal system of Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

artificial insemination. the People's Republic of China. the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 445

The course is designed to develop a student's skills

541G Immigration Law 548C European Union Law in legal research, writing, and advocacy in transna-

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: tional legal research.

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 353 Open to Law students or master's of law

A survey of United States immigrant law. An em- students or law lifelong students or law non 548R Weapons of Mass Destruction &

phasis will be placed on policy issues & on issues degree students. SA: DCL 447 Not open to International Law

that an attorney may encounter. students with credit in LAW 579V. Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

An introduction to legal institutions of the European in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 469

541J Integrative Law & Social Work economy. This course focus on trends and patterns of interna-

Fall. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in tional conflict with particular attention to nuclear

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 474 548D International Criminal Law weapons.

This course covers issues related to child abuse & Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to

neglect from a multi-disciplinary perspective. students in the MSU College of Law. SA: 548S Islamic Law

DCL 364 Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

541K Juvenile Law This course covers America's domestic legal re- dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in sponse & the world communities legal response to 603

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 378 international crime. Introduction to various aspects of Islamic law, in-

A survey of laws related to juvenile courts. Topics cluding history of Islamic legal system, outline the

include juvenile delinquency, child neglect, jurisdic- 548E International Environmental Law origins of Islamic law and fundamental concepts of

tion, waivers, arrest, pretrial and trial. Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in the law.

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 417,

541M Matrimonial Practice DCL 540 548T Law & Literature

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- An introduction to the use of bilateral & multilateral Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL realities & other international mechanisms. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 462

532 Students will read works from American & world

This course focuses on practical skills necessary to 548F International Human Rights literature that explores issues such as the conflict

develop expertise in handling matrimonial matters Fall. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in between a legal system and other norms.

from initial client contact through each step of the the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 418

process. This course explores human rights and the interna- 548U Law of International Areas

tional legal order, background, concepts, and the Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

541N Law & Gender future. dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in 408

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 386 548G International Sale of Goods A survey of public international law that deals with

This course covers the theoretical and legal issues Fall. 2 to 4 credits. areas beyond national jurisdiction.

associated with gender. A study of international sale law under the United

Nations Convention on contracts. 548V International Banking Law and Finance

541P Gender Power Law and Leadership Spring. 2 to 4 credits. RB: LAW 517B or

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 6 credits. R: 548J International Taxation LAW 548N R: Open to students in the MSU

Open to Law students or master's of law Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501A or LAW College of Law.

students or law lifelong students or law non 501B R: Open to students in the MSU Col- National (U.S.), regional (EU), and supranational

degree students. lege of Law. SA: DCL 366 cross-border financial legal regimes. Topics include

Personal and organizational leadership, double An overview of the tax consequences in internation- international anti-money laundering and anti-

binds facing women leaders, obstacles that have al transactions. terrorism initiatives, international public finance

impeded women's advancement, analyze the ways (World Bank, IMF), and economic sanctions.

in which leadership is conveyed in culture. 548K International Civil Litigation

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P: 548W International Law and Ethics of Human

541Q Global Perspectives on Women in Law LAW 500A and LAW 500B R: Open to Law Subject Research

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 6 credits. R: students or master's of law students or law Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R:

Open to Law students or master's of law lifelong students or law non degree students Open to Law students or masters of law

students or law lifelong students or law non in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 439 students or law lifelong students or law non

degree students. Overview of litigation of claims between private degree students in the MSU College of Law.

History, employment trends, practices and demo- plaintiffs and defendants who reside in or are citi- SA: DCL 627

graphics of women within all sectors of the legal zens of different countries and claims against for- International law and ethics in protection of human

profession in other nations. eign governments. subjects of transnational medical and behavioral

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548X International and Comparative 551B Constitutional Law Topics: Free 558M Special Topics - Health Care Law

Employment Law Expression Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R:

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Open to Law students or masters of law

Open to Law students or masters of law dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL students or law lifelong students or law non

students or law non degree students in the 554 degree students in the MSU College of Law.

MSU College of Law. This course focuses on the theory and history of Legal, medical, and ethical world of assisted repro-

Comparison of employment law in selected coun- speech. ductive technologies. Concepts of personhood,

tries. human reproduction and governmental intervention

552 Labor Law Seminar in reproductive decision making.

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

548Y International Sale of Goods - Mexico dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 558N Seminar in Assisted Reproductive

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu- 499 Technologies and the Law

dent may earn a maximum of 5 credits in This course covers current issues in Labor law, Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

any or all enrollments in LAW 548Y and collective bargaining, and labor management rela- Open to Law students or masters of law

LAW 548G. R: Open to Law students or tions. students or law lifelong students or law non

masters of law students or law lifelong stu- degree students in the MSU College of Law.

dents or law non degree students. 558A Bioethics & the Law Legal, medical, and ethical issues surrounding

International sales law under the United Nations Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students assisted reproductive technologies.

Convention on contracts. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 339

An analysis of legal, ethical, & economical problems 558P U.S. Law and Ethics of Human Subjects

generated by current & projected advances in bio- Research

548Z Topics in International Law medical technologies. Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu- Open to Law students or masters of law

dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in 558B Food & Drug Law students or law lifelong students or law non

all enrollments for this course. R: Open to Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in degree students or approval of college.

Law students or masters of law students or the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 357 Interrelationships of U.S. law and ethics in protecting

law lifelong students or law non degree stu- This course provides a working knowledge of do- human subjects of biomedical, including clinical and

dents. mestic laws focuses on regulated foods, drugs, other translational behavioral research.

Special topics in international law. cosmetic, biologics/blood and medical devices.

558Q The Regulatory and Administrative State

558C Health Care Law Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

549A Comparative Family Law Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Open to Law students or masters of law

Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL students or law lifelong students or law non

students in the MSU College of Law. SA: 458 degree students.

DCL 525 This course surveys the major aspects of substan- Exploration of the regulatory responses to risk to

The study of history & contemporary differences tive health-care law and regulations. human life and health with a focus on the rationale

between common & civil family systems using the behind various regulatory institutions and alternative

United States & France as examples. 558D Law & Medicine legal instruments.

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 419 564 Air Pollution Law & Policy

549B Comparative Law This course explores the structure and operation of Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in a fictional medical practice from foundation to re- in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 586

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 355 tirement. This course examines selected topics in regulation

A survey of the legal system with emphasis on of air pollution.

Western Europe & Latin American countries. 558E Managed Care Seminar

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 565A Animal Law

549C Special Topics in Comparative Law dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu- 519 in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 501

dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all This course focuses on the legal aspects of health A survey of animal legal issues including property

enrollments for this course. R: Open to Law care as it relates to financing health care. status, zoning & cruelty.

students or masters of law students or law

lifelong students or law non degree students 558F Medical Legal Problems 565B Wildlife Law

in the MSU College of Law. Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

Special topics in comparative law. dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 376

306 This course explores the legal systems impact on

549D Topics in Comparative Constitutional A study of the relationship between law & medicine. wildlife.

Law

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P: 558G Public Health Law 566A Environmental Law

LAW 500J and LAW 500K and LAW 500C Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

R: Open to Law students or masters of law in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 568 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

students or law lifelong students or law non This course explores the history of public health law, 323

degree students. and the history and origin of government responsibil- A broad-based study bringing elements of econom-

Examination of approaches to free expression in a ity and power. ics, ecology, politics, & philosophy.

variety of democratic countries.

558J Health Care Fraud & Abuse 566B Land Use Planning

550 Conflict of Laws Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500A in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 594 in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 401

and LAW 500B R: Open to students in the This course cover Federal & State laws that impose This course covers methods of local government

MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 460 criminal & civil penalties on health coverage provi- land use. Emphasis will be placed on theories &

This course focuses on personal jurisdiction, choice sions. practices of zoning & eminent domain.

of law, & the full faith & credit clause.

558K Health Law Organization & Finance 566C Natural Resource Law

551A Constitutional Law Topics: Comparative Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

Constitutional Law in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 595 the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 463

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in An overview of organizations and the financial struc- This course explores legal regimes under which

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 529 ture that operates in the health care system. public national resources are allocated and ma-

A study of Constitutional problems from Canada & naged.

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566D Water Law 572F Business Income Taxation 579M Legislative Drafting

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501A or LAW Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 372 501B R: Open to students in the MSU Col- dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

This course examines water rights under the riparian lege of Law. SA: DCL 435 334

doctrine and the prior appropriation system. This course discusses the federal income taxes This course explore techniques used for interpreting

imposed when opening a business. & applying statutes. Several drafting assignment

566E Wetlands Protection Law are required.

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 448 573 State Constitutional Law 579N State & Local Government Law

This course addresses wetland protection from the Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

perspective of law, science, economic, and social dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

policy. 545 354

This course explores issues involving State Consti- This course focuses on organizations of municipal

566F Environmental Law Enforcement tutional Law compared to Fed Constitutional Law. corporations, their powers, and limitations.

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 579P Legislation

606 579A Bill of Rights Seminar Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

An in-depth look at governmental enforcement of Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500C and LAW in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 329

environmental statutes. 500N R: Open to students in the MSU Col- This course explores different theories of the legal

lege of Law. SA: DCL 394 process and decision making.

566G Hazardous Waste Law This course focuses on the legal & theoretical ques-

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: tions surrounding the Bill of Rights. 579Q Religion in Education Law

Open to Law students or masters of law Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

students or law lifelong students or law non in the MSU College of Law.

degree students in the MSU College of Law. 579B Civil Rights Seminar Issues arising at the intersection of religion and

SA: DCL 561 Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in education law: school prayer, public funding of

RCRA and CERCLA statutes that regulate the use, the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 317 religious entities, tuition vouchers, the creation-

disposition and remediation of hazardous wastes. The study of civil rights claims brought through ism/evolution debate, and equal access issues.

Section 1983 and Bivens actions.

566J Energy Law and Policy 579R Law and Interpretation

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

Open to Law students or masters of law 579C Constitutional Law Seminar LAW 500C R: Open to Law students or

students or law lifelong students or law non Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students masters of law students or law lifelong stu-

degree students in the MSU College of Law. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 393 dents or law non degree students in the

Not open to students with credit in LAW An in-depth study of various aspects of Constitu- MSU College of Law.

523. tional Law. Judicial interpretation under the constitution. Sta-

Evolution, nature and purpose of federal and state tutes and common law.

regulation of the natural gas and electric power 579D Education Law

industries in the United States. Particular emphasis Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 579S Topics in Jurisprudence

on the regulatory agencies themselves, both state dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu-

and federal. 456 dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in

An overview of the legal & history of the American all enrollments for this course. R: Open to

572A Practice & Procedures Before the IRS education system, its Constitutional & statutory Law students or masters of law students or

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in underpinnings & the tension between public and law lifelong students or law non degree stu-

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 464 private, religious, and secular educational systems. dents.

A comprehensive analysis of practices and proce- Special topics in jurisprudence.

dures before the Internal Revenue Service. 579E Election Law

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students 579T The Law and Policy of Corrections

572B State & Local Taxation in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 318 Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: A study of election issues. Open to Law students or masters of law

Open to students in the MSU College of students or law lifelong students or law non

Law. SA: DCL 356 579F Equity degree students.

The course focuses on the requirements of uniformi- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Applied and advanced constitutional law in the

ty and equality. The class also addresses other in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 333 context of prisoners and pretrial detainees.

Constitutional limitations on state and local tax. This course focuses on the history of equity, equity

jurisdiction, equitable remedies and contempt pow- 579U Topics in Constitutional Law

572C Tax Fraud ers. Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to Law students or masters of law

Open to students in the MSU College of 579G Federal Jurisdiction students or law lifelong students or law non

Law. SA: DCL 362 Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500A degree students.

This course focuses on civil and criminal aspects of and LAW 500B SA: DCL 349 Comprehensive review and discussion of original

a tax-fraud investigations emphasizing tax avoid- A study of the operation of the federal court system writings relevant to the nation's founding and fram-

ance and tax evasion. focusing on the Civil Rights Acts. ing of the Constitution.



572D Tax Policy Seminar 579J Jurisprudence 579V Constitutional Law of the European

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in Union

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 385 Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

517 A surveys of law and the legal process. This course Open to Law students or master's of law

This course focus on tax policy issues arising from explores the decision-making process and the so- students or law lifelong students or law non

Federal Taxation cial, political, & moral contexts that influence judicial degree students. Not open to students with

decisions. credit in LAW 548C.

572E Tax Practice & Procedure European Union constitutional law.

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501A R: Open 579K Law & Religion

to students in the MSU College of Law. SA: Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500N SA: DCL 580 Comparative Law of Indigenous Peoples

DCL 536 530 Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

This course introduce students to a variety of topics This course focuses on church/state law. Special dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

relating to federal and state tax law. attention will be placed on legal doctrines under the 576

Establishment Clause & Free Exercise Clause of the This course focuses on laws, issues, & policies

1st Amendment. affecting indigenous peoples in the United States,

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586 Advanced Legal Research 590A Applied Evidence 593C Mortgages

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500J and Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500P R: Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500G R:

LAW 500K R: Open to students in the MSU Open to students in the MSU College of Open to students in the MSU College of

College of Law. SA: DCL 509 Law. SA: DCL 453 Not open to students Law. SA: DCL 406

This course has an emphasis on internet research. with credit in LAW 623A or LAW 623B or This course covers various aspects of the law of

Contrasting form, speed, cost, & accuracy students LAW 623C or LAW 623D or LAW 623E or suretyship, real property security, land mortgages,

learn to integrate sources for most complete & eco- LAW 623F. land contracts, rights to rent and Article 9 of the

nomic research project. Evidentiary principles of trial. Uniform Commercial Code.



590B Evidence Seminar 593D Remedies

586A Advanced Legal Writing - Pretrial Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500P R: Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

Litigation Open to students in the MSU College of LAW 500D R: Open to students in the MSU

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. P: Law. SA: DCL 498 College of Law. SA: DCL 423

(LAW 500V and LAW 500K) or (LAW 500J This course focuses on the Federal Rules of Evi- Overview of main types of remedies available in the

and LAW 500K) R: Open to Law students or dence. This is a hand-on course that requires American legal system following a determination of

master's of law students or law lifelong stu- extensive role-play exercises. liability for violation of contract, tort, property or

dents or law non degree students. Not open constitutional law. Covers monetary damages,

to students with credit in LAW 623A or LAW 591A Client Counseling and Interviewing equitable relief, and examines the implications of

623B or LAW 623C or LAW 623D or LAW Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500A choosing particular remedies.

623E or LAW 623F. and LAW 500P R: Open to students in the

Advanced legal writing, research and oral presenta- MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 450 Not 593E Michigan Practice

tion within the litigation context. open to students with credit in LAW 623A or Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

LAW 623B or LAW 623C or LAW 623D or dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

LAW 623E or LAW 623F. 578

587A Advocacy I Problem-solving approaches to fundamental coun- This course is offered to third year law students

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500A and LAW seling skills. only. This course covers various topics that a Mich-

500B R: Open to students in the MSU Col- igan general practitioner faces day-to-day.

lege of Law. SA: DCL 410 591B Complex Civil Litigation

The study of practical skill training through simulated Spring. 2 to 4 credits. RB: LAW 500A and 593F Topics in Commercial Transactions

exercises - Pre-trial. LAW 500B R: Open to students in the MSU Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu-

College of Law. SA: DCL 528 dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in

This course focuses on advanced civil procedure all enrollments for this course. R: Open to

587B Civil Trial Advocacy I topics that arise in the context of complex civil litiga- Law students or masters of law students or

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. RB: LAW 500P tion. law lifelong students or law non degree stu-

R: Open to students in the MSU College of dents.

Law. SA: DCL 472 Not open to students 591C Negotiation Special topics in commercial transactions.

with credit in LAW 623A or LAW 623B or Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

LAW 623C or LAW 623D or LAW 623E or dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 593G Consumer Law

LAW 623F. 520 Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

Pre-trial preparation training. An introduction to the principles of negotiations. LAW 500D and LAW 500E and LAW 500G

Multiple mock negotiations are required. and LAW 500R R: Open to Law students or

master's of law students or law lifelong stu-

587C Civil Trial Advocacy II 591D Writing for Litigation dents or law non degree students. SA: DCL

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 587B Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 365

and LAW 500A and LAW 500B and LAW dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Special legal requirements for consumer transac-

500P R: Open to students in the MSU Col- 704 tions.

lege of Law. SA: DCL 411 Not open to stu- This course focuses on writing documents from the

dents with credit in LAW 623A or LAW 623B beginning of the litigation process through summary 593J Closely Held Business: Shareholder and

or LAW 623C or LAW 623D or LAW 623E or disposition. Member Disputes

LAW 623F. Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R:

Trial process skills training. 591E Social Science and the Litigation Open to Law students or master's of law

Process students or law lifelong students or law non

587D Mediation Advocacy Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: degree students.

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in Open to Law students or masters of law Common problems, issues, actions, and defenses

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 555 students or law lifelong students or law non associated with closely-held business owners' dis-

This course is interactive. It covers types of media- degree students in the MSU College of Law. putes.

tion, whether to mediate, and mediation agree- Application of social science theory and research to

ments. trial practice. 594A Contract Drafting

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500D and LAW

587E Mediation Advocacy and Civil Facilitative 592 Law Practice Management 500N R: Open to students in the MSU Col-

Mediator Training Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500Q R: lege of Law. SA: DCL 370

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in the MSU College of A study of common pitfalls in contact drafting & how

Open to Law students or master's of law Law. SA: DCL 309 to avoid them through proper drafting.

students or law lifelong students or law non An overview of issues involved with managing a law

degree students. Not open to students with office. 594B Contract Theory Seminar

credit in LAW 587D. Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500D

Exposure to various types of mediation and duties of 593A Michigan Civil Procedure and LAW 500E R: Open to students in the

a mediator, mediation agreements, and the role of Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 600

the attorney in mediation. Meets the civil facilitative dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Explore the theoretical & jurisprudential basis for

mediator training requirements as described by the 438 enforcement of promises. Readings & discussions

Michigan State Court Administrative Office. A survey of Michigan civil procedure at the trial & will address historical & anthropological conceptions

appellate levels. of contract, comparative analyses of the civil &

589 Appellate Practice common law of contracts & gift promises, theoretical

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 593B Commercial Transactions Seminar justifications for state enforcement of promises &

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 501C and LAW modern challenges to contract doctrines & principles

544 501E R: Open to students in the MSU Col- such as freedom of contracts.

This course studies the procedural issues that typi- lege of Law. SA: DCL 490

cally arise after the trail process through the appel- A study of commercial financing from the point-of-

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595 No-Fault Insurance Law 609 Sports Law 619 Courts & Social Policy Seminar

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 319 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 593

This course is an in-depth study of Michigan's no- 351 This course examines the policy-making function of

fault law and policy. This course explores the legal structure of and courts.

problems surrounding amateur and professional

600A Michigan Legal Analysis and Writing sports leagues and associations.

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R: 623A Trial Practice Institute: Theatrical Skills -

Open to Law students and open to master's 610 Workers' Compensation Advocacy as a Performing Art

of law students or law lifelong students or Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to Fall. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

law non degree students. students in the MSU College of Law. SA: the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 533 Not

Michigan Bar Examination essay analysis tech- DCL 389 open to students with credit in LAW 587B or

niques and writing skills. This course explores the principles Michigan Work- LAW 587C or LAW 617A or LAW 617B or

ers' Compensation. LAW 591A or LAW 590A.

600B Legal Analysis, Practice Application and Enhancement of advocacy skills through application

Writing 616A Advanced Criminal Procedure of actor-training techniques.

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R: Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

Open to Law students and open to master's dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

of law students or law lifelong students or 400 623B Trial Practice Institute: Pretrial I

law non degree students. This course focuses on the Constitution & practical Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

Analysis and writing skills for the Multistate Essay criminal procedures: right to counsel, prosecutor the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 506 Not

Exam and Multistate Performance Test portion of discretion, pretrial release, & preliminary hearings. open to students with credit in LAW 587B or

the bar examination. LAW 587C or LAW 617A or LAW 617B or

616B Criminal Procedure I LAW 591A or LAW 590A.

600C Michigan Statutory Personal Injury Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Training in pre-trial practice.

Practice dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R: 303

Open to Law students and open to master's This course explores the power & limitations of 623C Trial Practice Institute-Pretrial II

of law students or law lifelong students or gathering evidence before trial, post conviction Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

law non degree students. Not open to stu- power, & pretrial detentions. in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 513,

dents with credit in LAW 525. DCL 566 Not open to students with credit in

Key statutory provisions necessary to analyze Mich- 616C Criminal Procedure II LAW 587B or LAW 587C or LAW 617A or

igan personal injury cases. Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students LAW 617B or LAW 591A or LAW 590A.

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 580 Fundamentals of persuasion and advocacy.

600D Problem-solving in Property This course explores various issues associated with

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R: the criminal trial procedure in federal courts.

Open to Law students and open to master's 623D Trial Practice Institute - Trial I

of law students or law lifelong students or 616D White Collar Crime Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

law non degree students. Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500F R: the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 534 Not

Major property law topics using a problem-solving Open to students in the MSU College of open to students with credit in LAW 587B or

format. Law. LAW 587C or LAW 617A or LAW 617B or

Substantive white collar crime offenses and related LAW 591A or LAW 590A.

600E Problem-solving in Contracts criminal culpability issues. Training in trial practice.

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R:

Open to Law students and open to master's 617A Criminal Trial Advocacy I - Pretrial

of law students or law lifelong students or Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500F R: 623E Trial Practice Institute: Trial II

law non degree students. Open to students in the MSU College of Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Major contracts topics using a problem-solving Law. SA: DCL 470 Not open to students in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 542,

format. with credit in LAW 623A or LAW 623B or DCL 565 Not open to students with credit in

LAW 623C or LAW 623D or LAW 623E or LAW 587B or LAW 587C or LAW 617A or

601 Construction Law LAW 623F. LAW 617B or LAW 591A or LAW 590A.

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Criminal procedure including case initiation, indict- Study and practice of a criminal case.

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 314 ment, and pretrial motions.

A survey of legal issues in the construction industry.

617B Criminal Trial Advocacy II - Trial 623F Trial Practice Institute: Forensic Science

602 Real Estate Transactions Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500P R: Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to Open to students in the MSU College of in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 543

students in the MSU College of Law. SA: Law. SA: DCL 471 Not open to students Not open to students with credit in LAW

DCL 549 with credit in LAW 623A or LAW 623B or 587B or LAW 587C or LAW 617A or LAW

This course focuses on basic real-estate transac- LAW 623C or LAW 623D or LAW 623E or 617B or LAW 591A or LAW 590A.

tions. LAW 623F. Forensic science and evidence.

Introduction of evidence, direct cross-examination,

603A Condominium Law and closing arguments skills training. 623G Technology Enhanced Trial Advocacy

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. R:

Open to Law students or masters of law 617C Criminal Trial Advocacy III Post Open to Law students.

students or law lifelong students or law non Conviction Remedies Hands-on training in the efficient uses of courtroom

degree students. SA: DCL 432 Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students technology and the presentation of electronic evi-

Substantive law and practice related to condomi- in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 433 dence.

niums. Michigan Condominium Act. Homeowner This course focuses on representation issues raised

associations. Resort developments and mixed use during critical stages of sentencing. 624 Directed Study

developments. Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu-

618A Topic in Criminal Law: Advanced dent may earn a maximum of 4 credits in all

608 Public Employment Labor Law Criminal Law enrollments for this course. R: Open to stu-

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 336 the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 604 690

A review in labor relations law in the public sector This course offers an in depth analysis of selected Students may receive up to 4 credits for research &

with a detailed review of public sector unionism. topics and lay the conceptual framework for selected writing in areas of interest. Interested students must

topics with emphasis on the moral responsibility for obtain a full-time faculty member for sponsorship.

the offenses.









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624A Directed Study - Upper Level Writing 627C Moot Court Board 630A Rental Housing Clinic I

Requirement Fall, Spring. 0 to 6 credits. A student may Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R:

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. A stu- earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enroll- Open to students in the MSU College of

dent may earn a maximum of 4 credits in all ments for this course. P: LAW 500J and Law. SA: DCL 421

enrollments for this course. R: Open to Law LAW 500K R: Open to students in the MSU This is a hand-on practical experience focusing on

students or master's of law students or law College of Law. SA: DCL 702 the basics of landlord-tenant law. Students will be

lifelong students or law non degree stu- Students that have completed 29 credits are eligible assigned actual client cases with rental housing

dents. to become candidates. Participation and supervi- problems.

Research and writing in areas of interest. Interested sion of intramural and inter-school competitions is

students must obtain a full-time faculty member for required.

sponsorship. 630B Rental Housing Clinic II

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

627D Frederick Douglas Team LAW 630A R: Open to Law students or

625A Law Externship Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: master's of law students or law lifelong stu-

Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. A stu- Open to students in the MSU College of dents or law non degree students. SA: DCL

dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all Law. SA: DCL 547 426

enrollments for this course. R: Open to stu- This is an inter-law school competition team. Mem- A hands-on practical experience with more sophisti-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL bership through invitation of the board. cated representation than Rental Housing I.

590

Hands-on experience that provides students with

practical legal experience and skills. 627E Jessup Team 630C Tax Clinic I

Spring. 2 to 4 credits. A student may earn a Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R:

maximum of 4 credits in all enrollments for Open to students in the MSU College of

625B Law Externship this course. P: LAW 500J and LAW 500K Law. SA: DCL 476

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 6 credits. R: and LAW 548Q R: Open to students in the This course addresses federal, state & local tax

Open to students in the MSU College of MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 405 concerns. This is a hands-on course where stu-

Law. SA: DCL 591 Membership by invitation. Written briefs & oral ar- dents will represent clients before the IRS & Tax

Hand-on experience that provides students with guments are required. Court.

practical legal experience and skills.



627F Niagara International Law Competition 630D Tax Clinic II

626A Perspectives on Law for King Scholars Spring. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500J and Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P:

Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students LAW 500K and LAW 548Q R: Open to stu- LAW 630C R: Open to students in the MSU

in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 602 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL College of Law. SA: DCL 515

This course is open to first year, second semester 570 This is a hand-on course that allows for the contin-

King Scholars. This course provides perspectives in This course is by invitation only. The International ued opportunity to refine skills in counseling &

law not provided for in the regular law curriculum. Moot Court Competition is based on Canadian- representing low-income and English as a second

United States legal conflicts. language in tax controversies before the tax tribunal

626B King Scholars Program & IRS agents.

Fall. 0 to 0 credits. R: Open to students in

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 191 628 Law Review

Students who have a King Scholarship will be Fall, Spring. 0 to 6 credits. A student may 630E Small Business & Nonprofit Law Clinic

enrolled each semester by Registrar. earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enroll- Fall, Spring, Summer. 2 to 4 credits. P:

ments for this course. P: LAW 500J and LAW 500M and (LAW 501A or LAW 501B)

626C King Scholar Jurisprudence LAW 500K R: Open to students in the MSU and (LAW 502 or LAW 508B) R: Open to

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in College of Law. SA: DCL 790 students in the MSU College of Law. SA:

the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 359 This course is by invitation only. Completion of DCL 624

This course is limited to students in the King Scholar RWA I & II, and a satisfactory GPA is required to This is a supervised clinical practice that requires

Program. It covers the study of current schools of enter the writing competition. students to assume substantial responsibility for

thought from legal positivism to modern legal theo- representing clients with various business & transac-

ries. 629A Journal of International Law tion matters.

Fall, Spring. 0 to 6 credits. A student may

626D King Scholar Seminar earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enroll-

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. A stu- ments for this course. P: LAW 500J and 630F Indigenous Law & Policy Center

dent may earn a maximum of 4 credits in all LAW 500K R: Open to students in the MSU Fall, Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu-

enrollments for this course. P: LAW 626C R: College of Law. SA: DCL 550 dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

Open to Law students or master's of law A student may participate by entering the writing 625, DCL 585

students or law lifelong students or law non competition upon satisfactory completion by day This is a hands-on clinical experience.

degree students. SA: DCL 404 students of two full semesters, or evening students

Current strands of classical and modern philosophy of three full semesters.

of law. 630G Indigenous Law and Policy Center II

629B Journal of Medicine & Law Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

627A Moot Court Competition Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. A student may LAW 630F R: Open to students in the MSU

Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500J and LAW earn a maximum of 4 credits in all enroll- College of Law. SA: DCL 625A

500K R: Open to students in the MSU Col- ments for this course. P: LAW 500J and Creating and operating tribal judiciaries. Federal,

lege of Law. SA: DCL 700 LAW 500K R: Open to students in the MSU state, and tribal tax laws that affect tribal gover-

This is an intramural Moot Court Competition open College of Law. SA: DCL 407 nance. The appellate process in tribal court sys-

to all students after their first year. Students must This course requires a student to write a student tems, including preparation of bench memoranda for

elect this option during their third semester. article, attend training sessions, cite-check work- pending cases in tribal appellate courts. Off-campus

shops, and mandatory meetings. experiences.

627B Moot Court Inter-School Competition

Fall, Spring. 2 to 4 credits. A student may 629C Journal of Animal Law

earn a maximum of 4 credits in all enroll- Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 6 credits. A stu- 630J Small Business and Nonprofit Law Clinic

ments for this course. P: LAW 500J and dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all II

LAW 500K and LAW 627A R: Open to stu- enrollments for this course. P: LAW 500J Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. P:

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL and LAW 500K R: Open to Law students or LAW 630E R: Open to students in the MSU

701 master's of law students or law lifelong stu- College of Law. SA: DCL 624A

This is an inter-law school competition team. Mem- dents or law non degree students. Supervised clinical practice involving business

bership through invitation of the board. Journal dedicated to animal law. transactions.









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630K Street Law 633D Problems in International Litigation 803 American Jurisprudence for Foreign LLM

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 4 credits. A stu- Summer. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Fall. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

dent may earn a maximum of 4 credits in all dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 803

enrollments for this course. P: LAW 500C 599 An Introduction to International LLM students to the

and LAW 500N and LAW 500F R: Open to This course begins with judicial jurisdiction in inter- United States' legal system.

Law students or master's of law students or national litigation and covers notice requirements,

law lifelong students or law non degree stu- and jurisdiction under international conventions.

dents.

Collaboration with a local school district to expose 634 Canadian Summer Law Placement

high school students to the law and legal concepts. Summer. 1 to 6 credits. R: Open to stu-

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL

630M Conservation Law Clinic I 392

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 6 credits. A stu- This is a closely-monitored placement in Canada

dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all (summer) under the sponsorship of lawyers, judges

enrollments for this course. P: LAW 532 R: or Parliament members.

Open to Law students or master's of law

students or law lifelong students or law non 635A Advanced Topics in American Indian

degree students. Law

Interdisciplinary study of conservation law and gov- Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 4 credits. A stu-

ernment and non-profit practice. dent may earn a maximum of 10 credits in

all enrollments for this course. P: LAW 635B

630N Conservation Law Clinic II R: Open to students in the MSU College of

Fall, Spring, Summer. 1 to 6 credits. A stu- Law. SA: DCL 563

dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all Current legal issues of federal and American Indian

enrollments for this course. P: LAW 532 and law.

LAW 630M R: Open to Law students or

master's of law students or law lifelong stu- 635B Federal Law & Indian Tribes

dents or law non degree students. Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

Represent governmental natural resource depart- the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 486

ments and nonprofit clients in matters involving This course explores the law and policy of the Unit-

conservation law. ed States regarding Indian Tribes & their citizens.



630P Plea and Sentencing Clinic I 635C State, Tribal & Local Taxation

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 6 credits. A stu- Fall. 2 to 4 credits. R: Open to students in

dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 626

enrollments for this course. P: (LAW 500F This course involves the study of the requirement of

and LAW 500K) and (LAW 500J or LAW uniformity & equality & certain other constitutional

500V) R: Open to Law students or master's limitations on state & local taxes, ad valorem proper-

of law students or law lifelong students or ty taxes, commerce clause & import/export restric-

law non degree students. tions on state taxes, business taxes, due process

Assist State Appellate Defender's Office with repre- clause restrictions on state taxes, exemptions from

sentation of indigent prisoners having issues relating taxation and tax procedure.

to their sentencing or guilty pleas.

636 American Legal History Seminar

630Q Plea and Sentencing Clinic II Fall. 2 to 4 credits. P: LAW 500C R: Open

Fall, Spring, Summer. 0 to 6 credits. A stu- to students in the MSU College of Law. SA:

dent may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all DCL 552

enrollments for this course. P: LAW 630P R: A study of the tension between the rights of the

Open to Law students or master's of law individual and the government.

students or law lifelong students or law non

degree students. 637C Analytical Methods for Lawyers-

Enhancement of skills needed to assist State Appel- Corporate Finance

late Defender's Office with representation of indigent Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

prisoners having issues relating to their sentencing in the MSU College of Law.

or guilty pleas. Condensed principles of corporate finance to serve

as a primer for law students.

633A Mexican Legal Institutions

Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 637D Analytical Methods for Lawyers-Game

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL Theory

538 Spring. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to students

This course covers civil law, judicial review in Mex- in the MSU College of Law.

ican courts, international & domestic law in Mexico. Condensed principles of game theory to serve as a

primer for law students.

633B NAFTA Customs Law Practice

Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- 800 Legal Writing & Research for Foreign

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL LLM Students

557 Fall. 2 to 3 credits. R: Open to students in

This course explores the negotiating history of the the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 800

North American Free Trade Agreement with focus- This course is a variation of RWA I designed to

ing on free trade of goods, trade in services, foreign address the special writing & research needs of

investment, and dispute settlements. foreign LLM students.



633C North American Free Trade Agreement 801 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Summer. 1 to 4 credits. R: Open to stu- Spring. 2 to 3 credits. R: Open to students

dents in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL in the MSU College of Law. SA: DCL 801

539 Introduces International LLM students to the US

This course covers the negotiating history of the legal system & US legal education.

North American Free Trade Agreement.









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