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SPILS Masters Thesis (8012): The writing of a work of original scholarship in the area of research that each student chooses is necessary requirement of the JSM degree. During the winter quarter students are expected to submit two draft chapters: 1) any chapter of the fellow's choice in early February; and 2) a draft of the empirical research result's chapter in early March. During the spring quarter students are expected to finalize their research project, and write and submit their final thesis. Towards that end, students must complete and submit a draft of the whole thesis in early April. The final version, revised in response to the adviser's comments, must be submitted by the end of the quarter. The exact dates will be informed in advance by the teaching fellow. Elements used in grading: Thesis. This course is exclusive to SPILS students. The thesis is required for JSM graduation.

Sections

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 01 Class #1125

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Spring
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Spring

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 06 Class #32149

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 07 Class #32146

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 22 Class #32147

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 30 Class #32152

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 40 Class #32150

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 61 Class #32148

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 96 Class #32153

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 106 Class #32151

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

Past Offerings

SPILS Masters Thesis (8012): The writing of a work of original scholarship in the area of research that each student chooses is necessary requirement of the JSM degree. During the winter quarter students are expected to submit two draft chapters: 1) any chapter of the fellow's choice in early February; and 2) a draft of the empirical research result's chapter in early March. During the spring quarter students are expected to finalize their research project, and write and submit their final thesis. Towards that end, students must complete and submit a draft of the whole thesis in early April. The final version, revised in response to the adviser's comments, must be submitted by the end of the quarter. The exact dates will be informed in advance by the teaching fellow. Elements used in grading: Thesis. This course is exclusive to SPILS students. The thesis is required for JSM graduation.

Sections

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 01 Class #1139

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 06 Class #32094

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 07 Class #32091

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 22 Class #32092

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 30 Class #32114

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 40 Class #32112

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 61 Class #32093

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 96 Class #32115

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 106 Class #32113

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2025-2026 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis (8012): The writing of a work of original scholarship in the area of research that each student chooses is necessary requirement of the JSM degree. During the winter quarter students are expected to submit two draft chapters: 1) any chapter of the fellow's choice in early February; and 2) a draft of the empirical research result's chapter in early March. During the spring quarter students are expected to finalize their research project, and write and submit their final thesis. Towards that end, students must complete and submit a draft of the whole thesis in early April. The final version, revised in response to the adviser's comments, must be submitted by the end of the quarter. The exact dates will be informed in advance by the teaching fellow. Elements used in grading: Thesis. This course is exclusive to SPILS students. The thesis is required for JSM graduation.

Sections

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 01 Class #31765

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 27 Class #33306

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 32 Class #33307

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 56 Class #33308

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 60 Class #33309

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 67 Class #33310

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 87 Class #33311

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis (8012): The writing of a work of original scholarship in the area of research that each student chooses is necessary requirement of the JSM degree. During the winter quarter students are expected to submit two draft chapters: 1) any chapter of the fellow's choice in early February; and 2) a draft of the empirical research result's chapter in early March. During the spring quarter students are expected to finalize their research project, and write and submit their final thesis. Towards that end, students must complete and submit a draft of the whole thesis in early April. The final version, revised in response to the adviser's comments, must be submitted by the end of the quarter. The exact dates will be informed in advance by the teaching fellow. Elements used in grading: Thesis. This course is exclusive to SPILS students. The thesis is required for JSM graduation.

Sections

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 01 Class #32834

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 27 Class #33390

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 32 Class #33386

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 56 Class #33388

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 60 Class #33385

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 67 Class #33392

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 87 Class #33387

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2024-2025 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis (8012): The writing of a work of original scholarship in the area of research that each student chooses is necessary requirement of the JSM degree. During the winter quarter students are expected to submit two draft chapters: 1) any chapter of the fellow's choice in early February; and 2) a draft of the empirical research result's chapter in early March. During the spring quarter students are expected to finalize their research project, and write and submit their final thesis. Towards that end, students must complete and submit a draft of the whole thesis in early April. The final version, revised in response to the adviser's comments, must be submitted by the end of the quarter. The exact dates will be informed in advance by the teaching fellow. Elements used in grading: Thesis. This course is exclusive to SPILS students. The thesis is required for JSM graduation.

Sections

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 01 Class #32188

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 07 Class #35371

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 14 Class #35364

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 22 Class #35366

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 36 Class #35363

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 72 Class #35369

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 82 Class #35370

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 87 Class #35367

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 98 Class #35368

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Spring
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis (8012): The writing of a work of original scholarship in the area of research that each student chooses is necessary requirement of the JSM degree. During the winter quarter students are expected to submit two draft chapters: 1) any chapter of the fellow's choice in early February; and 2) a draft of the empirical research result's chapter in early March. During the spring quarter students are expected to finalize their research project, and write and submit their final thesis. Towards that end, students must complete and submit a draft of the whole thesis in early April. The final version, revised in response to the adviser's comments, must be submitted by the end of the quarter. The exact dates will be informed in advance by the teaching fellow. Elements used in grading: Thesis. This course is exclusive to SPILS students. The thesis is required for JSM graduation.

Sections

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 01 Class #32556

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 07 Class #35374

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 14 Class #35368

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 22 Class #35369

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 36 Class #35361

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 72 Class #35372

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 73 Class #35505

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 77 Class #35506

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 82 Class #35373

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 87 Class #35370

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available

SPILS Masters Thesis | LAW 8012 Section 98 Class #35371

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO3 - Ability to Conduct Legal Research
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing

Notes: Limited to advanced degree students.

  • 2023-2024 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
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