Description
Directed Research is an extraordinary opportunity for students beyond the first-year to research problems in any field of law. The final product must be embodied in a paper or other form of written work involving a substantial independent effort on the part of the student. A student must submit a detailed petition of at least 250 words, approved by the sponsoring faculty member, outlining his or her proposed project and demonstrating that the research is likely to result in a significant scholarly contribution. A petition will not be approved for work assigned or performed in a course, clinic, or externship for which the student has or will receive credit. A petition must indicate whether the product is intended for publication in a law review or elsewhere. A student may petition for "Directed Research: Curricular Development" when the work involves assisting a Law School faculty member in developing concepts or materials for new and innovative law school courses. Both the supervising faculty member and the Associate Dean for Curriculum must approve petition for "Directed Research: Curricular Development." Students must meet with the instructor frequently for the purposes of report and guidance. Unit credit is by arrangement. Students whose projects warrant more than four units should consider a Senior Thesis or the Research Track. See SLS Student Handbook for requirements and limitations. With the approval of the instructor, a directed research project of two-units or more may satisfy one research writing course (R course). Elements used in grading: As agreed to by instructor. Directed Research petitions are available on the Law School Registrar's Office website (see Petition Process and Forms).
Current Offerings
2015-2016 Autumn
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 01 Class #1023
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 6 Class #32022
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 16 Class #32088
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 20 Class #31963
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 23 Class #31553
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 24 Class #31830
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 37 Class #32111
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 57 Class #31829
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 66 Class #32087
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 68 Class #32093
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 70 Class #32095
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 96 Class #31197
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 97 Class #32023
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Future Offerings
2015-2016 Winter
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 01 Class #1018
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
2015-2016 Spring
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 01 Class #1022
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Past Offerings
2014-2015 Summer
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 20 Class #24099
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 89 Class #24593
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
2014-2015 Spring
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 01 Class #1002
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. Research Requirement for Law Degree.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 09 Class #34438
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 22 Class #34168
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 32 Class #33886
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 36 Class #33884
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 38 Class #34441
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 51 Class #34294
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 57 Class #33647
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 59 Class #34167
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 66 Class #34124
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 70 Class #34434
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 76 Class #33885
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 79 Class #34293
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 83 Class #34123
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
2014-2015 Winter
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 01 Class #1002
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. Research Requirement for Law Degree.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 30 Class #33172
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 31 Class #33520
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 32 Class #33483
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 35 Class #33438
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 57 Class #33385
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 59 Class #33058
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 60 Class #33522
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 61 Class #33528
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 66 Class #33101
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 67 Class #33171
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 70 Class #33527
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 75 Class #33420
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 76 Class #33423
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 79 Class #33526
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 85 Class #33521
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 91 Class #33484
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 92 Class #33422
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 96 Class #33361
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
2014-2015 Autumn
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 01 Class #1023
Notes: Law Unit Limitation. Research Requirement for Law Degree.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 25 Class #32629
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 31 Class #32492
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 34 Class #32495
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 37 Class #32661
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 44 Class #32491
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 51 Class #32494
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 57 Class #32630
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 61 Class #32663
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 68 Class #32586
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 85 Class #31899
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.
Directed Research LAW 400 Section 92 Class #32493
Notes: Law Unit Limitation.