Contract Theory

LAW9226

Section 1, Fall 24

Schedule Information

Enrollment: 9/16

Credits: 3

Days	Time	Room	Start Date	End Date
Mon	1540-1740	WB127	09/02/2024	12/02/2024

Course Description

This seminar will consider both “classic” and recent theories of contract law, including philosophical and economic theories. Among the questions we will consider are: What does it mean to have a “theory” of contract law? Are theories of contract law necessary? Useful? What are the key similarities and differences among the various theories?

Course Requirements

Exam Information

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Written Work Product

Students will submit several short response papers (2-4 pages) plus one longer final paper (10 pages), or students may opt to do a substantial research paper to satisfy the writing requirement due via EXPO by noon on December 18, 2024.. Students opting to submit a substantial research paper for their Upper-Level Writing Requirement must submit a "special request" form to SRO by October 1, 2024.

Other Course Details

Prerequisites: (Contracts (6002)) Concurrencies: None

Exclusive With: None

Laptops Allowed: No

First Day Attendance Required: No

Course Resources: To be announced.

Graduation Requirements

Satisfies Understanding Bias/Racism/Cross-Cultural Competency requirement: No

Satisfies Writing Requirement: No

Credits For Prof. Skills Requirement: No

Satisfies Professional Ethics: No

Additional Course Information

Schedule No.: 124820859

Modified Type: ABA Seminar

Cross Listed: No

Waitlist Count: 0

Concentrations: Business Organization and Finance , Law, Philosophy, and Humanities

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