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Senior Thesis

Current Offerings

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Unit credit and grading basis (H/P/R/F or MP/R/F) is by arrangement up to the allowable limit. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1020

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2024-2025 Autumn
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2024-2025 Autumn

Future Offerings

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Unit credit and grading basis (H/P/R/F or MP/R/F) is by arrangement up to the allowable limit. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1019

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2024-2025 Winter
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2024-2025 Winter

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Unit credit and grading basis (H/P/R/F or MP/R/F) is by arrangement up to the allowable limit. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1016

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2024-2025 Spring
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2024-2025 Spring

Past Offerings

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1034

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 26 Class #34264

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 79 Class #33814

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1029

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 26 Class #35934

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 79 Class #34940

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1038

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2023-2024 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1007

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 68 Class #35190

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 69 Class #35191

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2022-2023 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1008

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2022-2023 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2022-2023 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

Senior Thesis (403): An opportunity for third-year students to engage in original research and to prepare a substantial written-work product on the scale of a law review article. The thesis topic should be chosen no later than two weeks after the beginning of the seventh term of law study and may be chosen during the sixth term. The topic is subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor, who may be any member of the Law School faculty under whose direction the student wishes to write the thesis and who is willing to assume the responsibility therefor. An oral defense of the thesis before members of the faculty, including the thesis supervisor, will be conducted late in the student's ninth academic term. Acceptance of the thesis for credit requires the approval of the thesis supervisor and one or more other members of the faculty who will be selected by the supervisor. Satisfactory completion of the senior thesis will satisfy graduation requirements to the extent of (a) 5 - 8 units of credit and (b) two research courses. The exact requirements for a senior thesis are in the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Special Instructions: Two Research credits are possible. Elements used in grading: Paper and as agreed to by instructor.

Sections

Senior Thesis | LAW 403 Section 01 Class #1021

  • 5 8 Units
  • Grading: Law Mixed H/P/R/F or MP/R/F
  • 2022-2023 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Unit Limitation:
    • Law Unit Limitation
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

  • 2022-2023 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
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