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Law School Course

Independent Study

LAW 797 | 1-3 Hours

A student registered for independent study performs research under the supervision of a professor on a narrow topic of law. Prior to registering, the student and the professor execute a written agreement about the research. The agreement includes a description of the work to be done, a list of at least 4 learning goals of the research project, and a time frame for the project. Law students are limited to three hours of independent study toward graduation credit. (Graded). This course is only open to students whose Independent Study has been approved by The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.