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Law School Course

Higher Ed & The Law

LAW 711 | 2 Hours

An exploration of ways that higher education intersects with the law from the perspective of institutions, faculty, students, and the public. Broad topics may include academic freedom, student and faculty rights and responsibilities, and college athletics. As current events suggest them, the class will focus on specific topics such as political influence on curriculum, affirmative action, hazing, and the evolving effect of the new NIL reality on athletics.