LAW 767SEM - Advanced Topics in Law & Society Research

This seminar introduces students to cutting edge research on law, legal institutions, and social policy. It will build upon ongoing distinguished speaker and workshop series sponsored by the Baldy Center, Law School, and affiliated UB departments. Substantive topics will vary with speakers and student interests, but are likely to range across administrative regulation, criminal law, environmental governance, human rights, international trade, legal profession, race, and a variety of other subjects. Students will read the papers, attend and participate in the presentations, and meet with the speakers in a small group setting following the public presentations. They will be able to discuss both the speakers’ and their own research in a multi-disciplinary environment and build new relationships with visiting speakers, UB faculty members, and fellow students. Students enrolling in the seminar will have the option of writing one substantial research paper or three short critical analyses of papers presented by speakers.

Credits: 3