Course Descriptions

Directed Research LAW-890

One CR/D/F unit for a research proposal approved by a full- or part-time faculty supervisor; up to four graded units with the academic dean’s approval of a research proposal by an LLM or third-year JD student who wish to produce a publishable paper.
Course Details
Units 1, 2, 3, 4
Grading Options Numeric or CR/D/F
Exam Type
Writing Requirement Yes, if more than 1 unit, with submission of the Upper Division Writing Requirement Form
Skills/Experiential Requirement No

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