LAW 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Law.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the School of Law's International Student Programs (ISP) office. Credit is recorded as assigned by an ISP Administrator in the School of Law. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M. Contemporary Legal Developments.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M and 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with topic.

LAW 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P. CONTEMPORARY LEGAL DEVELOPMENT.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M and 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Will vary with topic.

LAW 280C, 380C, 480C. Payment Systems.

Covers Articles 3, 4, 5, and 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Deals primarily with payment systems. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 180D, 280D, 380D, 480D. Secured Credit.

Credit transactions in which the creditor by contract obtains a lien on personal property--Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. One, two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester. It is recommended that students take Law 280C, 380C, or 480C before this course.

LAW 280F, 380F, 480F, 580F. Civil Procedure.

Introduction to the civil adjudicative process, primarily that of the federal courts, including jurisdiction, pleading, dispositive motions, discovery, and trial procedure. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 233, 333, 433, 533 and Law 280F, 380F, 480F, 580F may not both be counted.

LAW 380G, 480G, 580G. Constitutional Law I.

Examine the distribution of powers between federal and state governments. Explore constitutional limitations on, and judicial review of, governmental action. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 334, 434, 534 and Law 380G, 480G, 580G may not both be counted.

LAW 280H, 380H, 480H, 580H, 680H. Contracts.

Examine the methods by which rights and duties of promissory and quasi-promissory origin are created, transferred, limited, discharged, breached, and enforced. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 221, 321, 421, 521, 621 and Law 280H, 380H, 480H, 580H, 680H may not both be counted.

LAW 380J, 480J, 580J. Criminal Law I.

Examine the promulgation, interpretation, and administration of substantive laws of crime; constitutional limitations and relevant philosophical, sociological, and behavioral science materials. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 323, 423, 523 and Law 380J, 480J, and 580J may not both be counted.

LAW 180R. Secured Credit Workshop.

Further study and application of the basic concepts of secured credit covered in Law 180D, 280D, 380D, 480D. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Law 180D, 280D, 380D, or 480D.

LAW 180S, 280S, 380S. Legal Analysis and Communication.

Introduction to problem-solving through law-practice simulation. Examine legal research, writing mechanics, predictive written analysis, and oral presentation of research results. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 132R, 232R, 332R and Law 180S, 280S, 380S may not both be counted.

LAW 180T, 280T, 380T. Persuasive Writing and Advocacy.

Introduction to advocacy in court. Examine legal research, writing mechanics, persuasive legal analysis, and oral argument before courts. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 132S, 232S, 332S and Law 180T, 280T, 380T may not both be counted.

LAW 280U, 380U, 480U, 580U. Property.

Explore a survey of interests in land and other areas involving chattels: estates, cotenancy, landlord and tenant issues, conveyancing, private and public control of land use. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 231, 331, 431, 531 and Law 280U, 380U, 480U, 580U may not both be counted.

LAW 280V, 380V, 480V, 580V. Torts.

Examine the limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 227, 327, 427, 527 and Law 280V, 380V, 480V, 580V may not both be counted.

LAW 181C, 281C, 381C, 481C. Constitutional Law II.

Emphasis on First Amendment rights, due process, equal protection, or other topics as announced. One, two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic.

LAW 281D. Jurisdiction and Judgments.

Examine territorial jurisdiction, forum non conveniens, forum selection clauses, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Jurisdiction and Judgments) and Law 281D may not both be counted.

LAW 381E. Terror and Consent: Constitutional and International Law.

Introduction to the idea of a war against terror. Discuss the relationship between law and strategy in the domestic context, and explore the relationship between strategy and law in the international context. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Terror/Consent: Const/Intl Law), Law 381E, Public Affairs 188K, 288K, 388K, 488K (Topic: Terror/Consent: Const/Intl Law).

LAW 181F, 281F, 381F. Introduction to European Union Law.

Explore the European Union's history and institutional structure as well as various areas of substantive and procedural law. Examine law governing the fundamental freedoms as well as the role, structure, and functioning of the Court of Justice of the European Union. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Intro to European Union Law) and Law 181F, 281F, 381F may not both be counted.

LAW 281H, 381H. The Emergence of Modern European Law.

Explore the historical and cultural development of modern European law on the Continent and in England. Examine the differences between English and American laws. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 243E, 343E and Law 281H, 381H may not both be counted.

LAW 381J, 481J. Negotiation.

Explore, largely through simulated exercises, the lawyer's role in the negotiation of transactions. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 346K, 496W (Topic: Negotiation for Litigation), 381J, 481J.

LAW 281Q. International Arbitration: Practical Skills.

Explore the principles of effective client representation in international arbitration. The equivalent of two lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Intl Arbitratn: Practcl Skills) and Law 281Q may not both be counted.

LAW 281R, 381R, 481R. Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Advanced specialty course. Negotiation, meditation, arbitration, minitrial, and other means of resolving disputes short of full litigation. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.

LAW 281S, 381S. Mediation.

Skills and techniques needed for effective negotiation and mediation. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 281U, 381U. International Dispute Settlement.

Explores the increasing variety of techniques, norms, and institutions available to states and other actors for the peaceful resolution of international disputes. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 281V, 381V, 481V. International Commercial Arbitration.

Explore the techniques and skills necessary for advising clients, drafting adequate arbitration agreements, and advising on enforcement of international arbitration awards. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 235J, 335J, 435J, Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Intl Commercial Arbitration), Law 281V, 381V, 481V.

LAW 381W. International Investor and State Arbitration.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Intl Investor/State Arbitratn) and Law 381W may not both be counted.

LAW 282, 382, 482. Conflict of Laws.

Treatment of claims concerning breach of contract, tortious injury of person or property, ownership of land or chattels, and status, where the claims involve facts foreign to the adjudicating state; jurisdiction and enforcement of foreign judgments. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 382D. International Trade.

Legal principles and processes that affect both private and governmental decisions about international economic relations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 282F, 382F, 482F. International Petroleum Transactions.

International petroleum transactions in the context of a single industry: the various participants and the transactions that take place at each stage of the industry, from acquisition of development rights through exploration and production to transportation and marketing. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 182G, 282G, 382G, 482G. International Law.

Survey of the history and major principles of international law including sources and subjects of international law, the law and interpretation of treaties, the relationship between international law and United States law, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Also examines a number of specific subjects including human rights, humanitarian law, international criminal law, and the use of force. One, two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 282H, 382H. Immigration.

Examine constitutional and administrative law as well as operation of the various government entities related to the admission, maintenance of status, and deportation of non-citizens. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 273C, 373C and Law 282H, 382H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 334, 434, 534, 380G, 480G, or 580G.

LAW 282N, 382N, 482N. Comparative Law.

Nature and functions of the comparative study of law; study in detail of history, territorial expansion, and basic features of the civil law. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 282P, 382P, 482P. Complex Litigation.

Advanced civil procedure course dealing with multiparty and complex cases, including problems in litigation context. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 282Q, 382Q, 482Q. International Human Rights Law.

Explore an overview of international human rights law, including its history and development. Examine domestic, regional and international legal systems, and the extent to which they incorporate and implement human rights; as well as contemporary political and theoretical debates over the scope and interpretation of human rights law. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 248E, 348E, 448E and Law 282Q, 382Q, 482Q may not both be counted.

LAW 382R. International Litigation.

Special problems of civil litigation when one or both parties are nonresident aliens, or the facts have significant international contacts, or both. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 382T. International Business Litigation.

Resolution of disputes from transnational business transactions. International arbitration, gathering evidence abroad, and enforcement of judgments transnationally. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 282U, 382U, 482U. Remedies.

Examine compensatory, restitutionary, and exemplary damages for breach of contract or for injury of personal and property interests. Explore injunctions and other equitable relief. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 262L, 362L, 462L and Law 282U, 382U, 482U may not both be counted.

LAW 382V. Restitution.

Examine the law of restitution (unjust or unjustified enrichment), presented as the third heading of private, civil liability in the legal system, along with contract and tort. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 362P and Law 382V may not both be counted.

LAW 382W. Mass Tort Litigation.

Examine problems in complex mass tort litigation that emerged during the 1980s and have become a permanent part of the litigation landscape. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 370T and Law 382W may not both be counted.

LAW 283, 383, 483. Evidence.

Principles and rules governing admissibility and relevance of evidence in trial courts; qualification, privileges, and examination of witnesses; burden of proof and presumptions. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 283C, 383C. Criminal Procedure: Bail to Jail.

Examine the judicial phase of the criminal justice process, beginning from the initial decision to bring criminal charges, through the pretrial and trial processes, and concluding with sentencing. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.

LAW 283D, 383D. Criminal Procedure: Investigation.

Explore the rules governing police conduct and the effect of these rules on admission of evidence. Examine search and seizure, lineups, confessions, and similar matters. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 251K, 351K and Law 283D, 383D may not both be counted.

LAW 283E, 383E. Criminal Procedure: Prosecution.

Examine the litigation of a criminal case, from the defendant's initial appearance in court through pretrial matters and the trial itself. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 270M, 370M and Law 283E, 383E may not both be counted.

LAW 283F, 383F. Capital Punishment.

Explore general jurisprudential and moral issues related to capital punishment. Examine developments in capital punishment law over the past two decades. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 278R, 378R and Law 283F, 383F may not both be counted.

LAW 283G, 383G. Capital Punishment: Advanced.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Cap Punishment: Advanced), Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Cap Punishment: Advanced), Law 283G, 383G.

LAW 383Q. Restorative Justice.

An introduction and exposure to the principles of restorative justice and its application to the treatment of human suffering from crime and related social problems. Explore needs and roles for key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, justice systems), values and assumptions of the movement, and current programs at community, state and international levels. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Restorative Justice), Law 383Q and Social Work 393U (Topic 18).

LAW 283R, 383R. Federal Criminal Law.

Examine the prosecution and defense of criminal trials in federal district court with a considerable emphasis on white-collar crime. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 223F, 323F and Law 283R, 383R may not both be counted.

LAW 283S, 383S, 483S. International Criminal Law.

Examine international criminal law, including the history of international criminal justice; the core crimes of international criminal law; theories of criminal liability and available defenses; international terrorism, U.S. policy towards the International Criminal Court; and dilemmas of transitional justice. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: International Criminal Law), Law 223M, 323M, 423M, and Law 283S, 383S, 483S.

LAW 283T, 383T. Criminal Defense, Advanced.

Explore the basics of criminal defense, from a practical perspective. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 270F, 370F, Law 270J, 370J, Law 283T, 383T, Law 283U, 383U. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 283U, 383U. Criminal Defense, Advanced.

Explore the basics of criminal defense, from a practical perspective. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 270F, 370F, Law 270J, 370J, Law 283T, 383T, Law 283U, 383U.

LAW 283V, 383V, 483V. Texas Criminal Procedure: Pretrial.

Examine the statutory law and appellate case law related to pretrial criminal court procedure in Texas. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 278N, 378N, 478N and Law 283V, 383V, 483V may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 251K, 351K, 270M, 370M, 283D, 383D, 283E, or 383E.

LAW 383W, 483W. Texas Criminal Procedure: Trial and Beyond.

Examine the statutory law and appellate case law related to criminal court procedure--trial and beyond--in Texas. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 378P, 478P and Law 383W, 483W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 251K, 351K, 270M, 370M, 283D, 383D, 283E or 383E.

LAW 284D, 384D. Corporation Law, Finance, Securities, and Reorganizations.

Examination of areas of corporation law not covered or covered briefly in Law 274K, 374K, 474K, 574K. Topics include the nature and theory of the firm and valuation of the firm and its securities. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Law 274K, 374K, 474K, or 574K.

LAW 284E, 384E, 484E. Nonprofit Organizations.

Introduction to the laws, policies, and ideals affecting the creation and governance of nonprofit organizations, including medical and health-related institutions, educational institutions, cultural institutions, social clubs, service delivery organizations, religious (or "faith-based") institutions, and advocacy organizations. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 279M, 379M (Topic: Nonprofit Organizations) and 284E, 384E, 484E may not both be counted.

LAW 284F, 384F, 484F. Corporate Finance.

Examine advanced corporation law, including enterprise and securities valuation, capitalization, senior securities, distributions to shareholders, voluntary reorganizations, and business combinations. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 254, 354, 454 and Law 284F, 384F, 484F may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 274K, 374K, 474K, 574K, 292C, 392C, 492C, or 592C.

LAW 384G. Corporate Governance.

Examine the issues faced by CEOs, and those who report directly to them, as they balance their time between achieving quarterly performance targets and building strong companies that can sustain above-market financial performance in the future. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 354D and Law 384G may not both be counted.

LAW 284H, 384H, 484H. Corporate Tax.

Examine taxation of corporations and their shareholders. Explore representative transactions, including the formation of a corporation, distributions to shareholders, redemptions of stock, liquidations of corporations, and corporate reorganizations. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Corporate Tax), Law 254R, 354R, 454R, and Law 284H, 384H, 484H. Prerequisite: Law 293Q, 393Q, 493Q, 593Q, 254J, 354J, 454J, or 554J.

LAW 284N, 384N, 484N. Securities Regulation.

Federal and state regulation of the distribution of, and trading in, securities, with particular emphasis on problems of coverage and administration of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 284Q, 384Q, 484Q. Appellate Clerkship Writing.

Designed for students about to begin appellate clerkships. Explore the writing and research skills expected of appellate clerks, as well as a glimpse into the judicial process at the appellate level. Analyze briefs and record excerpts, write bench memos, and draft and edit opinions and dissents. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Appellate Clerkship Writing), Law 232H, 332H, 432H, Law 284Q, 384Q, 484Q. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LAW 284T. Preparing for a Federal District Clerkship.

Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 279M (Topic: Prep for Federal Dist Clrkshp), 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Prep for Fed Dstrct Clrkshp) and Law 284T. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Verified federal district clerkship.

LAW 184V, 284V, 384V. Topics in Advanced Legal Research.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

Topic 1: Advanced Research: Foreign and International Law. Introduction to the sources and methods of research in foreign and international law, tailored to the needs of American lawyers. Law 132C, 232C, 332C (Topic 1) and Law 184V, 284V, 384V (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 2: Advanced Research: Texas Law. Introduction to the judicial, statutory, and administrative sources of Texas law. Explore research in state administrative law and legislative histories. Law 132C, 232C, 332C (Topic 2) and Law 184V, 284V, 384V (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 3: Advanced Research: Corporations and Securities. Research resources used in business and commercial practice. Identify sources and efficiently undertake corporate, securities, and general business and commercial law research. Law 132C, 232C, 332C (Topic: Adv Research: Corp/Securities) and Law 184V, 284V, 384V (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 4: Advanced Research: General. Identify and evaluate relevant primary and secondary sources and efficient information retrieval. Design a research strategy that effectively integrates online tools with traditional print resources. Law 132C, 232C, 332C (Topic: Adv Research: General) and Law 184V, 284V, 384V (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 184W, 284W, 384W. Topics in Advanced Legal Writing.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

Topic 1: Advanced Legal Writing: Immigration. Explore drafting for the various audiences that an immigration practitioner will encounter, including clients, agency officials, trial and appellate judges, non-immigration lawyers, and the public. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: Immigration) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 2: Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation. Draft litigation documents and participate in exercises meant to simulate actual legal practice. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: Litigation) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 3: Advanced Legal Writing: Prosecution. Explore advanced legal writing and persuasive skills in the context of criminal law. Draft and revise documents commonly used by the State in criminal cases at trial and on appeal. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: Prosecution) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 4: Advanced Legal Writing: Transactional Drafting. Examine the structure and style of contracts and agreements with a focus on modern drafting conventions. Revise and draft various kinds of transactional documents. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: Trnsactnl Drafting) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 5: Advanced Legal Writing: Teaching Quizmasters. Examine analytical legal writing. Explore the skills necessary in evaluating and critiquing written legal analysis. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: TQ) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 6: Advanced Legal Writing: Workshop. Explore common mistakes in word usage, grammar, and punctuation. Examine concision, persuasion, organization, revision, citation, and transactional drafting. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: Workshop) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Topic 7: Advanced Legal Writing: Writing for Business Clients. Law 132D, 232D, 332D (Topic: Adv Lgl Wr: Wr for Bus Clients) and Law 184W, 284W, 384W (Topic 7) may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 285, 385. Professional Responsibility.

The lawyer's responsibility in making and administering the law; the codes of ethics and problems of professional conduct. Two or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 285C, 385C, 485C. Jurisprudence.

Explore the underlying problems in the functioning of a legal order. Examine legal definition and justice as factors in decision making; discovery and interpretation of authority; rights and privileges of the person relative to society and government; conditions for imposing legal responsibility on a person; procedures for decision making; and the relationship between law and the market in economic decision making. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 239, 339, 439 and Law 285C, 385C, 485C may not both be counted.

LAW 285E, 385E, 485E. Election Law and Policy.

An introduction to traditional election law. Explore the constitutional, legal, and policy considerations that govern redistricting and campaign finance; laws and policies that govern the administration of elections; and an overview of issues currently confronting the field of election law and administration. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Election Law and Policy) and Law 235F, 335F, 435F, Law 285E, 385E, 485E.

LAW 285F. Texas Legislature: Process and Procedure.

Examine the ways the Texas Legislature works, both officially and otherwise. Consider a wide range of procedural and substantive subjects, with emphasis on the regulation of citizen conduct through statute, rather than on the purely political aspects of the institution. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 258N and Law 285F may not both be counted.

LAW 285G, 385G, 485G. Law Libraries.

Explore an overview of law librarianship and the legal information environment. Examine the context in which law librarians, legal publishers, and other legal information professionals work. Discuss the organization and communication of legal information and the particular roles and responsibilities of legal information providers and institutions. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Law Libraries), Law 235L, 335L, 435L, Law 285G, 385G, 485G.

LAW 285H, 385H, 485H. History of American Law.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 251C, 351C, 451C and Law 285H, 385H, 485H may not both be counted.

LAW 285J, 385J. Transactions.

Examine real contracts with real risks including guaranty, promissory note, deed of trust, merger agreement and asset acquisition agreement. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Transactions) and Law 285J, 385J may not both be counted.

LAW 285P. Transactional Practice Skills: Doing Deals.

Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Transactnl Practice Skills) and Law 285P may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 185Q, 285Q, 385Q, 485Q. Topics in Reading Group.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

LAW 185R, 285R, 385R, 485R. Topics in Reading Group.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 285S, 385S, 485S. Real Estate Finance.

Explore advanced problems dealing with acquisition, financing, development, and disposition of real estate. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 230M, 330M, 430M and Law 285S, 385S, 485S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 231K, 331K, 431K or Law 285T, 385T, 485T is recommended.

LAW 285T, 385T, 485T. Real Estate Transactions.

Explore conveyancing at an intermediate level, dealing with the transfer, finance, and development of real estate. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 231K, 331K, 431K and Law 285T, 385T, 485T may not both be counted.

LAW 285U, 385U. Real Estate Development.

Explore an intermediate-level overview of the real estate development process and relevant areas of law: land acquisition, leasing, construction finance, and permanent finance. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 231D, 331D and Law 285U, 385U may not both be counted.

LAW 285V, 385V. Construction Law.

Assess issues in general United States law that affect commercial and industrial construction, with emphasis on significant Texas cases. Explore an overview of the construction process, including the examination of roles of various parties, followed by consideration of the legal problems frequently encountered. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 264S, 364S and Law 285V, 385V may not both be counted.

LAW 285W, 385W. Construction Litigation.

Analyze theories of liability and defense in the area of construction litigation, with emphasis on Texas law. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 264T, 364T and Law 285W, 385W may not both be counted.

LAW 286, 386, 486, 586. Federal Courts.

Advanced study of public law, focusing on federal judicial power to make law, to intervene in state judicial proceedings, and to govern state or nation by decree. Two, three, four, or five lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 286E. Supreme Court.

Introduction to areas of federal law. Explore some of the Court's current cases and examine professional materials of national importance. Participate in analysis of legal issues through focused lawyerly argument, and training in confident and effective articulation of a legal position. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Supreme Court) and Law 286E may not both be counted.

LAW 386F. Indian Law, Federal.

Examine federal law governing Indian tribes and Indian people. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 364G and Law 386F may not both be counted.

LAW 286G, 386G, 486G. Civil Rights Litigation.

An introduction to the theory and practice of suing under state and federal statutory and constitutional law for redress of harm to one's civil rights by the government or its agents. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 248C, 348C, 448C and Law 286G, 386G, 486G may not both be counted.

LAW 286H, 386H, 486H. Americans with Disabilities.

Explore the history of disability law, the trends in federal rulings, and emerging issues as Congress debates new legislation related to persons with disabilities. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 248D, 348D, 448D and Law 286H, 386H, 486H may not both be counted.

LAW 286J, 386J, 486J. Copyright, Advanced.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 251L, 351L, 451L and Law 286J, 386J, 486J may not both be counted.

LAW 286N, 386N, 486N. Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence.

Identify, discover, interpret, authenticate, and challenge electronically-stored information. Explore information technology and computer forensics, federal rules, and e-discovery cases. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Electronic Discovery), Law 235E, 335E, 435E, Law 286N, 386N, 486N.

LAW 386P. Enterprise of Technology: Laboratory to Market.

Examine the activities involved in commercializing a technology from conception to profitable enterprise. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 350C and Law 386P may not both be counted.

LAW 286Q, 386Q, 486Q. Intellectual Property, Introduction.

Explore a general overview of intellectual property law. Analyze competing policies underlying intellectual property laws. Examine the fundamentals of trade secrets, patent, copyright, and trademark law. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250G, 350G, 450G and Law 286Q, 386Q, 486Q may not both be counted.

LAW 286R, 386R. International Intellectual Property.

Examine selected issues involving the international protection of intellectual property, with emphasis on copyright. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250J, 350J and Law 286R, 386R may not both be counted.

LAW 286S, 386S, 486S. Copyright.

Examine literary and artistic property, the law as it relates to trade identity, and other rules of the competitive game. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250K, 350K, 450K and Law 286S, 386S, 486S may not both be counted.

LAW 286T, 386T. Trademarks.

Explore the nature of marks, distinctiveness, acquisition of rights in marks, registration, loss of rights, infringement, defenses, remedies, trade dress, federal unfair competition, dilution, licensing, protection of marks outside the United States. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250N, 350N and Law 286T, 386T may not both be counted.

LAW 286U, 386U, 486U. Patent Law.

Designed for individuals interested in practicing in the field of intellectual property law. Examine the substantive law of patents in the United States. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250L, 350L, 450L and Law 286U, 386U, 486U may not both be counted.

LAW 286V, 386V. Patent Litigation.

Analyze the case law and statutes governing patent enforcement, and compare with the most recent decisions of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Examine the study of infringement and remedies. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250R, 350R and Law 286V, 386V may not both be counted.

LAW 286W, 386W. Patent Prosecution Workshop.

Explore an overview of the rules of practice before the Patent and Trademark Office, and an introduction to the practical considerations in preparing and prosecuting a patent application. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 250T, 350T and Law 286W, 386W may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Law 286V or 386V.

LAW 287D, 387D, 487D. Advocacy Survey.

Examine the basics of persuasive techniques in all litigation settings, including pretrial motions, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, voir dire, and trial. Participate in a mock trial. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 276M, 376M, 476M and Law 287D, 387D, 487D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Law 187E, 287E, 387E, 487E, 587E, or 687E.

LAW 187E, 287E, 387E, 487E, 587E, 687E. Advocacy Survey: Skills.

Explore the basics of persuasive techniques in all litigation settings, including pretrial motions, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, voir dire, and trial. Participate in a mock trial. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 176N, 276N, 376N, 476N, 576N, 676N and Law 187E, 287E, 387E, 487E, 587E, 687E may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Law 287D, 387D, or 487D.

LAW 287F, 387F, 487F. Advocacy Practice and Theory for the New Millennium.

Designed for students who have mastered the basic advocacy skills. Focus on cutting-edge advocacy theories and techniques. Examine recent developments in behavioral science, communication, psychology, and technology. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 276W, 376W, 476W and Law 287F, 387F, 487F may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 187G, 287G, 387G, 487G. Topics in Advanced Advocacy Skills.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Advanced Advocacy Skills: Criminal Court. Examine a criminal case from its inception through trial, plea or dismissal. Participate in intake evaluation, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, witness preparation, and trial. Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Adv Skills: Criminal Court) and Law 187G, 287G, 387G, 487G (Topic 1) may not both be counted.

LAW 187H. Advanced Problem-Solving Techniques.

Explore the specific skills of design thinking, divergent thinking, and ideation. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Adv Problem Solving Technqs) and Law 187H may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 187J. Advanced Strategic Planning in Civil Litigation.

Examine real-life cases and key strategic decisions made immediately before and during trial. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Adv Strat Plnng In Civil Lit) and Law 187J may not both be counted.

LAW 187N. Narration and Problem Solving for Litigation.

Design and develop a process to generate and evaluate narratives to best solve clients' problems. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Narration/Prob Solving for Lit) and Law 187N may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 187Q. Emerging Skills: Litigators.

One lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Emerging Skills: Litigators) and Law 187Q may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 187V, 287V, 387V, 487V. Intensive Litigation Advocacy Skills.

Designed for the advocacy student interested in improving trial skills. Participate in intensive skills exercises and trial technique training. Try up to four cases in one semester in a fast-paced environment. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 175P, 275P, 375P, 475P, Law 176H, 276H, 376H, 476H, Law 187V, 287V, 387V, 487V. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Law 287D, 387D, or 487D; and Law 283, 383, or 483.

LAW 287W, 387W, 487W. Appellate Advocacy.

Examine the advocate's strategies and role in the appellate process. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 276U, 376U, 476U and Law 287W, 387W, 487W may not both be counted.

LAW 288C, 388C, 488C. Mass Media Law.

Examine the regulation of broadcast media by the Federal Communications Commission and the constitutional and administrative law problems generated by regulation. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 241M, 341M, 441M and Law 288C, 388C, 488C may not both be counted.

LAW 288D. Law and Social Media.

Discuss legal subjects being impacted by social media: marketing, intellectual property, employment, privacy, free speech, and fund raising. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Law & Social Media) and Law 288D may not both be counted.

LAW 288E. United States and European Union Privacy Law and Personal Data.

Examine the law of privacy and personal data protection under two leading, but quite different, legal frameworks. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Privacy Law: Persnl Data US/EU) and Law 388E may not both be counted.

LAW 388S. Sports Law.

Examine an amalgam of contracts, antitrust, and labor law as they affect professional and collegiate sports in the United States. Explore issues affecting professional team sports, individual and college (especially Title IX) sports, and the regulation of agents. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 341G and Law 388S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Knowledge of baseball, basketball, and football are required. Law 292P, 392P, or 492P and Law 294H, 394H, or 494H are recommended.

LAW 288T, 388T. Entertainment Law.

Explore the legal aspects of producing and financing a motion picture, with a brief look at the theatre industry. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 241R, 341R, Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Entertainment Law) or Law 288T, 388T. Prerequisite: Law 274K, 374K, 474K, 574K or Law 292C, 392C, 492C, 592C.

LAW 289C, 389C. Family Law.

Examine legal problems related to the establishment, dissolution, and reorganization of family relationships, including marriage, divorce, annulment, alimony and child support, custody, and injuries to family relations. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 240, 340 and Law 289C, 389C may not both be counted.

LAW 289E, 389E, 489E. Children and the Law.

Survey important legal problems involving children and their relationships to their families and to the state (including the public education system). For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 249, 349, 449 and Law 289E, 389E, 489E may not both be counted.

LAW 289F, 389F, 489F. Reproductive Rights and Justice.

Analyze reproductive rights as they are defined by United States law including abortion; voluntary and forced contraception and sterilization; minors' rights and education; public funding; assisted reproduction and surrogacy; the rights of underrepresented groups; and international law. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Reproductive Rights and Justice), Law 264R, 364R, 464R, Law 289F, 389F, 489F.

LAW 389G. Gender and the Law.

Examination and evaluation of the role of law in maintaining a gendered society. Case readings, examination of statutes, and readings that provide different perspectives brought to this and related questions by feminist theory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 289H, 389H, 489H. Texas Marital Relationships and Divorce.

Examine all aspects of divorce: premarital contracts, marriage, annulment, and ongoing family relationships. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 257, 357, 457 and Law 289H, 389H, 489H may not both be counted.

LAW 289J, 389J. Domestic Violence and the Law.

Examine the social and historical context of battering; related civil and criminal law issues; alternative procedural frameworks and legislative reforms; state-of-the-art court programs working to combat domestic violence. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 278J, 378J and Law 289J, 389J may not both be counted.

LAW 289N, 389N, 489N, 589N. Wills and Estates.

Execution, revocation, and interpretation of wills; future interests, particularly those involved in testamentary trusts; perpetuities; powers of appointment. Two, three, four, or five lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 389P. Legal Scholarship.

The genres of legal scholarship, including jurisprudence, traditional legal analysis, law and economics, sociology of law, and legal history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 489Q. National Security Law.

Examine areas relating to law and security, including: strategic arms and arms control, economic sanctions, and intelligence. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 471N and Law 489Q may not both be counted.

LAW 189R, 289R, 389R, 489R. Topics in National Security.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

LAW 289S, 389S, 489S. Social Science and Law.

Sociological theories and research about law and legal institutions. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 189T, 289T, 389T, 489T. Topics in Cybersecurity.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

LAW 389U. Perspectives on Public Policy.

Examine policy formation in the areas of economics, national security, science, technology, and trade. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 371R and Law 389U may not both be counted.

LAW 189V, 289V, 389V, 489V. Topics in Public Affairs and Law.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

LAW 389W. Core Readings in Public Law.

Explore an overview of the field of public law in political science. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 384N (Topic: Core Readings in Public Law), Government 384N (Topic 2), Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Core Readings in Public Law) and Law 389W.

LAW 190, 290, 390. Oil and Gas.

Creation and transfer of interests in oil and gas; mutual obligations of parties to a mineral lease; correlative obligations of neighboring mineral owners; regulation of production. One, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 290D, 390D, 490D. Oil and Gas Law, Leasing, and Regulation.

The fundamentals of oil and gas law and commonly created interests in oil and gas, as well as the lands from where it is extracted, with an emphasis on the oil and gas lease; rights and obligations created thereby; rights and duties between mineral and surface owners; and protection of interests in oil and gas properties against trespassers and wrongful claimants. Also includes state regulation of drilling and production. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Oil and Gas Leasing and Regulation) and Law 290D, 390D, 490D may not both be counted.

LAW 290E, 390E, 490E. Oil and Gas Taxation.

An analysis of the United States federal income taxation of domestic oil and gas operations and transactions. Examines taxation associated with the operational life cycle of oil and gas operations including exploration, development, production, and abandonment, as well as transactions involving oil and gas interests analysis acquisition, disposition, structuring and investment. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Oil and Gas Taxation) and Law 290E, 390E, 490E may not both be counted.

LAW 290F, 390F, 490F. International Energy Transactions.

Examine international business transactions in the energy and natural resource industries. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 263T, 363T, 463T and Law 290F, 390F, 490F may not both be counted.

LAW 390G. Global Energy Transactions: Legal, Financial, and Scientific Perspectives.

Evaluate geologic information made available in a bid round package, analyze the fiscal terms offered by the government, examine the legal regime, and determine and quantify the risks associated with an investment. Only one of the following may be counted: Energy and Earth Resources 396 (Topic: Law/Fin/Sci: Glbl Energy), Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Law/Fin/Sci: Glbl Energy) and Law 390G.

LAW 190J, 290J, 390J, 490J. Topics in Energy Law.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Texas Energy Law. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Texas Energy Law) and Law 190J, 290J, 390J, 490J (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Energy Law: Regulating Energy Markets. Examine the regulatory regimes governing the sale and delivery of energy in American energy markets. Only one of the following may be counted: Energy and Earth Resources 396 (Topic: Regulating Energy Markets), Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Energy Law: Reg Energy Mkts), Law 190J, 290J, 390J, 490J (Topic 2), Legal Environment of Business 380 (Topic 39), and Public Affairs 188K, 288K, 388K, 488K (Topic: Energy Law: Reg Energy Mkts).
Topic 3: Energy Law: Regulating Energy Production. Only one of the following may be counted: Energy and Earth Resources 396 (Topic 3), Law 363U, Law 190J, 290J, 390J, 490J (Topic 3), Legal Environment of Business 380 (Topic 38), and Public Affairs 188K, 288K, 388K, 488K (Topic: Energy Law: Reg Energy Prod).

LAW 290P, 390P, 490P. Admiralty Law.

Examine the law applicable to the business of using the oceans and other navigable waters to transport people, goods, and materials, and the related business of exploring for oil and gas beneath those waters. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 277, 377, 477 and Law 290P, 390P, 490P may not both be counted.

LAW 390Q. Maritime Injuries Litigation.

Examine recent important decisions dealing with the rights of maritime workers, harbor workers, and others injured under circumstances of potential admiralty jurisdiction. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 377D and Law 390Q may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 277, 377, 477, 290P, 390P, or 490P.

LAW 291C, 391C. Land-Use Regulation.

Examine the legal aspects of government programs for controlling land use, with an emphasis on urban problems. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 265M, 365M and Law 291C, 391C may not both be counted.

LAW 291D, 391D. Comparative Environmental Law.

Examine property rights and the environment, including the constitutional basis for environmental protection, sustainable development and the role of law, environmental enforcement, and trade and environment. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 241P, 341P and Law 291D, 391D may not both be counted.

LAW 291E, 391E, 491E. Topics in Environmental Law.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Environmental Law: Toxics. Examine the regulation of toxic substances in both the common law and federal regulations. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 241L, 341L, 441L (Topic: Environmental Law: Toxics), Law 241L, 341L, 441L (Topic 1), or Law 291E, 391E, 491E (Topic 1).
Topic 2: Environmental Law: Climate, Air, and Water. Introduction to pollution control, the common law antecedents, and early statutory developments. Study the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Law 241L, 341L, 441L (Topic: Envmntl Law: Air & Water) and Law 291E, 391E, 491E (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Environmental Law and Natural Resources. An introduction to environmental thinking in the context of scarce publicly and privately-owned natural resources. Examine the public trust doctrine, relevance of the Tenth Amendment to environmental protection, the National Endowment Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. Law 241L, 341L, 441L (Topic 3) and Law 291E, 391E, 491E (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
Topic 4: United States Environmental Law. Examine environmental law in the United States from its roots in the common law to the explosion of legislation and regulation that emerged in the 1970s and continues through the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 241L, 341L, 441L (Topic: Environmental Law), Law 241L, 341L, 441L (Topic: U.S. Environmental Law), or Law 291E, 391E, 491E (Topic 4).
Topic 5: Coastal Watersheds. Examine the science, law, and policy relating to issues such as land use, water use, and climate change in coupled watershed-coastal ocean systems. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Coastal Watersheds), Law 291E, 391E, 491E (Topic 5), or Marine Science 393 (Topic 11).

LAW 291F, 391F, 491F. Water Law.

Explore the judicial, legislative, and administrative problems in water resources' development, allocation, and control. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 276L, 376L, 476L and Law 291F, 391F, 491F may not both be counted.

LAW 291P, 391P, 491P. Animal Law.

Explore an overview of the jurisprudential basis and theoretical underpinnings of animals in our legal system. Examine the developing field of animal law through the prism of traditional legal disciplines, including torts, contracts, criminal, regulatory, administrative, and constitutional law. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Animal Law), Law 235D, 335D, 435D, Law 291P, 391P, 491P.

LAW 292C, 392C, 492C, 592C. Business Associations.

Examine the organization, management, financing, and dissolution of business associations and their creditors. Explore the agency principles governing the representation of business associations and partnership law, with an emphasis on the business corporation and the problems of the closed corporation. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 274G, 374G, 474G, Law 274K, 374K, 474K, 574K, Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Corporations), Law 292C, 392C, 392C, 492C, 592C.

LAW 292E, 392E, 492E. Economic Efficiency Analysis.

Examine the ways to forecast and analyze the economic efficiency of a choice in economies that contain imperfections and inconsistencies. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 253L, 353L, 453L and Law 292E, 392E, 492E may not both be counted.

LAW 392F. Financial Markets and Institutions.

Explore how financial markets are organized and function. Examine debt equity and foreign exchange markets, primary and secondary market operations, and investment banking. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 353M and Law 392F may not both be counted.

LAW 192G, 292G, 392G, 492G. Financial Methods for Lawyers.

Examine the time value of money, expected value decision making, and investment in enterprises. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 172P, 272P, 372P, 472P, Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P (Topic: Financial Methods for Lawyers), Law 192G, 292G, 392G, 492G. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 192H, 292H, 392H, 492H. Topics in Law and Economics.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Law and Economics. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Law and Economics) and Law 192H, 292H, 392H, 492H (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Law and Economics of Capital Markets and Financial Intermediation. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Law/Econ Captl Mrkts/Fincl Int) and Law 192H, 292H, 392H, 492H (Topic 2) may not both be counted.

LAW 292N, 392N, 492N. Accounting for Lawyers.

Introduction to the theory of financial accounting and its numerous applications to the practice of law. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 271M, 371M, 471M and Law 292N, 392N, 492N may not both be counted.

LAW 292P, 392P, 492P. Antitrust.

Examine federal and state law dealing with concerted action in unreasonable restraint of trade; monopolization; price discrimination, exclusive dealing arrangements, and other unfair competition; permissive resale price maintenance; mergers and joint ventures; and limitations on the patent legal monopoly. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 260K, 360K, 460K and Law 292P, 392P, 392P may not both be counted.

LAW 292Q, 392Q, 492Q. Antitrust: Economic Analysis and Legal Interpretation.

Examine the business functions and competitive impact of practices that are subject to antitrust regulation to determine their legality under United States antitrust laws. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 240M, 340M, 440M and Law 292Q, 392Q, 492Q may not both be counted.

LAW 292R, 392R, 492R. Bankruptcy.

Introduction to Title II of the United States Code and related state and federal laws. Explore both liquidation and reorganization bankruptcy, including exemptions, discharge of debt, avoidance of powers of trustees, and rights of various classes of creditors. Examine jurisdiction and procedure. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 242M, 342M, 442M and Law 292R, 392R, 492R may not both be counted.

LAW 192S. Bankruptcy Workshop.

Examine the representation of debtors and secured creditors in chapter 11 bankruptcy. Participate in further study and application of the basic concepts of business bankruptcy, with emphasis on structuring and drafting. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 142R and Law 192S may not both be counted.

LAW 292T, 392T, 492T. Estate Planning.

Explore advanced problems in estate planning: marital deduction trusts, planning for community and separate property, inter vivos gifts and trusts, closely held business interests, farm and ranch properties, and income taxation of estates and trusts. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 256, 356, 456 and Law 292T, 392T, 492T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 289N, 389N, 489N, or 589N.

LAW 292U, 392U. Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates.

Examine federal income taxation of estates, trusts, grantors, and beneficiaries, as prescribed by subchapter J of the Internal Revenue Code. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 254U, 354U and Law 292U, 392U may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 254J, 354J, 454J, 554J, 293Q, 393Q, 493Q, or 593Q.

LAW 292V, 392V, 492V. Insurance.

Examine solicitation and sale of insurance, persons and interests protected by insurance, selection and control of risks, and disposition of claims. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 269, 369, 469 and Law 292V, 392V, 492V may not both be counted.

LAW 292W, 392W. Texas Insurance Litigation.

Review consumers' rights and remedies in insurance litigation in detail. Examine practical applications of substantive law, including actionable conduct, statutory and common law theories, standing, persons and entities that may be liable, remedies, defenses, presuit considerations, pleadings, discovery, trial practice, and ethics. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 269P, 369P and Law 292W, 392W may not both be counted.

LAW 293C, 393C. Mergers and Acquisitions.

Examine legal issues involved in the acquisition of business enterprises by multinational corporations: initial negotiations, documentation, financial structuring of the purchase, and sale of business enterprises. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 274J, 374J and Law 293C, 393C may not both be counted.

LAW 293D, 393D, 493D. International Business Transactions.

Examine problems confronting exporters, importers, and firms doing business abroad. Explore American and foreign tariff; antitrust, corporation, and arbitration law; and the European Union. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 244, 344, 444 and Law 293D, 393D, 493D may not both be counted.

LAW 293E, 393E. Venture Capital.

Explore core issues relating to venture capital (VC). Examine financing of the emerging growth company and subjects relating to VC investments in start-up companies, the structure of VC backed companies, the allocation of cash-flow and control rights in these companies, and litigation arising from the unique VC arrangements. Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Venture Capital) and Law 293E, 393E may not both be counted.

LAW 293F, 393F, 493F. International Tax.

Explore an overview of the ways the United States taxes nonresident aliens and foreign corporations on income from United States sources, and United States persons and corporations on income received from international sources. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 274R, 374R, 474R and Law 293F, 393F, 493F may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Law 254J, 354J, 454J, 554J, 293Q, 393Q, 493Q, 593Q, 254N, or 354N.

LAW 293G, 393G, 493G. Products Liability.

Examine problems related to the prevention or compensation of harm attributable to dangerous or defective products through regulation by government agencies, the judicial process, and market forces. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 245, 345, 445 and Law 293G, 393G, 493G may not both be counted.

LAW 293H, 393H. Consumer Protection: Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Explore an overview of the primary common law causes of action available to purchasers of real property, goods, and services. Examine case law under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Article 21.21 of the Texas Insurance Code. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 245D, 345D and Law 293H, 393H may not both be counted.

LAW 293P, 393P. Tax and Business Strategy.

Examine the effect of tax on business decisions. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 254C, 354C and Law 293P, 393P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Knowledge of algebra.

LAW 293Q, 393Q, 493Q, 593Q. Federal Income Taxation.

Explore an overview of the federal income tax, mostly as it applies to individuals. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 254J, 354J, 454J, 554J and Law 293Q, 393Q, 493Q, 593Q may not both be counted.

LAW 393R. Partnership Tax.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 354Q and Law 393R may not both be counted.

LAW 193S, 293S, 393S, 493S. Topics in Tax Planning.

For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Tax Planning for Business Entities. Only one of the following may be counted: Accounting 384 (Topic 4), Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Tax Plan for Busn Entities), or Law 193S, 293S, 393S, 493S (Topic 1).

LAW 394C, 494C. Administrative Law.

Examine forms of law governing jurisdiction and procedure of state and federal agencies, the right and scope of judicial review, and the relation of administrative agencies to legislature and chief executive. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 361, 461 and Law 394C, 494C may not both be counted.

LAW 394D. Administrative Law, Texas.

Examine the law of and about administrative agencies. Compare federal and Texas administrative law. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Law 361E and Law 394D may not both be counted.

LAW 294E, 394E, 494E. Topics in Education Law.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Higher Education and the Law. Examine academic freedom and tenure, related constitutional issues, employment discrimination, and collective bargaining in the university context. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 255L, 355L, 455L and Law 294E, 394E, 494E (Topic 1) may not both be counted.

LAW 294F, 394F, 494F. Employment Law.

Examine legal doctrines governing employment relations outside the collective bargaining arena. Explore the development of the common law doctrine of at-will employment, the doctrine of free market control of employment, and problems raised by new employee rights, including affirmative action, pregnancy disability, and comparable worth. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 261J, 361J, 461J and Law 294F, 394F, 394F may not both be counted.

LAW 294G, 394G, 494G. Employment Discrimination Law.

Examine issues related to the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equality in employment. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 268N, 368N, 468N and Law 294G, 394G, 494G may not both be counted.

LAW 294H, 394H, 494H. Labor Law.

Examine collective bargaining and government intervention, functions of labor unions, settlement of labor disputes, and the rights of employees and of union members. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 261K, 361K, 461K and Law 294H, 394H, 494H may not both be counted.

LAW 294J, 394J. An Introduction to Employee Pension and Health Plans.

Introduction to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Examine pension taxation, antidiscrimination rules, fiduciary duties arising from employee benefit trusts, and the regulatory tension between federal and state governments regarding health benefits. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 261M, 361M and Law 294J, 394J may not both be counted.

LAW 294L, 394L, 494L. Local Government Law.

State constitutional law concerning intergovernmental relations and the organization and administration of local government; ad valorem and other taxes; finance, lawmaking, personnel, contracts, and tort liability. Two, three, or four lecture hours a week for one semester.

LAW 294P, 394P, 494P, 594P. State and Local Government.

Study of subnational governments in the United States. For each hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.

LAW 294S, 394S, 494S. Texas Civil Procedure: Survey.

Survey the rules governing civil litigation in the Texas state courts, including pleadings, forum selection, discovery, summary judgment, jury charge, judgments, appeals, and settlements. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 276P, 376P, 476P and Law 294S, 394S, 494S may not both be counted.

LAW 294T, 394T. Texas Civil Litigation: Pretrial and Trial Strategy.

Examine the preparation of a civil case for trial, including ethical considerations and client relations, preparation of pleadings, preparation of discovery requests and responses to discovery requests, taking depositions, handling experts, evaluation of cases, and final trial preparation. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 276T, 376T and Law 294T, 394T may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 194U. Texas Civil Procedure: Survey Workshop.

Participate in further study and application of the basic concepts of Texas civil procedure covered in Law 294S, 394S, or 494S. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 177J, Law 179M (Topic: Texas Civil Procedure: Survey Workshop), Law 194U.

LAW 295C, 395C, 495C. Topics in Medicine and the Law.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Bioethics. Examine legal issues arising from the development of biomedical technologies that extend life and manipulate its creation. Law 264C, 364C, 464C (Topic 1) and Law 295C, 395C, 495C (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Regulation of the Health Care System. Examine medicine as an industry, including the types of legal regulation that control the medical profession and regulate the health care system. Law 264C, 364C, 464C (Topic 2) and Law 295C, 395C, 495C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.

LAW 295D, 395D. Medical Practice and Law.

Explore the language and structure of the medical profession, the process of establishing medical diagnoses and treatments, the concept of standard of care as applied in medicine, and the legal validation and use of medical information. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 264D, 364D and Law 295D, 395D may not both be counted.

LAW 295E, 395E, 495E. Health Law.

An introduction to health law. Examine legal issues in health care delivery, health insurance financing, and the responsibilities of health care professionals to patients. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 264E, 364E, 464E, Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Health Law), Law 295E, 395E, 495E.

LAW 295P, 395P, 495P. Contracts for Foreign Lawyers.

Restricted to students pursuing a Master of Laws. An introduction to the common law of contracts for foreign lawyers. Examine the methods by which rights and duties of promissory and quasi-promissory origin are created, transferred, limited, discharged, breached, and enforced. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 221Q, 321Q, 421Q, Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Contracts for Foreign Lawyers), Law 295P, 395P, 495P.

LAW 295Q, 395Q, 495Q. Legal Research and Writing for Foreign Lawyers.

Restricted to students pursuing a Master of Laws. Introduction to the case-law method, the basic tools for conducting legal research, and the basic conventions and expectations for creating professional legal work product. Research and draft a full-length, formal analytical memorandum that may serve as a professional writing sample. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 232Q, 332Q, 432Q, Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Legal Research and Writing for Foreign Lawyers), Law 295Q, 395Q, 495Q. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 295R, 395R. United States Law, Introduction.

Restricted to students pursuing a Master of Laws. An introduction to the concepts of law fundamental to, and the legal institutions operating within, the United States legal system. Explore an overview of the United States Constitution and the functions and procedures of civil and criminal courts. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 243C, 343C and Law 295R, 395R may not both be counted.

LAW 195S. Legal English.

Restricted to students pursuing a Master of Laws. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Law 179P, 279P, 379P, 479P, 579P, 679P (Topic: Legal English) and Law 195S may not both be counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 296K, 396K, 496K. Legislation.

Roles of persons, institutions, courts, administrative agencies, and legislatures in lawmaking; interpretation of legislation; decision making and legal advocacy in the legislative process; drafting of legislation. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.

LAW 196S, 296S, 396S, 496S, 596S, 696S, 796S, 896S, 996S. Topics in Law.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the School of Law's International Student Programs (ISP) office. Credit is recorded as assigned by an ISP Administrator in the School of Law. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 196V, 296V, 396V, 496V, 596V, 696V. Topics in Contemporary Legal Developments.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.

LAW 196W, 296W, 396W, 496W, 596W, 696W. Topics in Contemporary Legal Developments.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

LAW 197C, 297C, 397C, 497C, 597C, 697C. Clinical Program.

Practical experience in different areas of law. Topics to be announced. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Varies with topic.

LAW 197D, 297D, 397D, 497D, 597D, 697D. Clinical Program: Practice Skills.

Practical experience in different areas of the law. Topics to be announced. Fieldwork to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Varies with topic.

LAW 197F, 297F, 397F, 497F, 597F, 697F. Directed Research and Study.

Restricted to second- and third-year students. Individual research conducted under standards promulgated by the dean. The completed work must be approved by the supervising faculty member. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Approval of research project by the supervising faculty member and by the associate dean for academic affairs.

LAW 197P, 297P, 397P, 497P, 597P, 697P, 797P, 897P, 997P. Internship Program.

Internship under the supervision of a faculty member. Internship hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Varies with topic.