Lisa Owens, PhD

Survey of topics about our system of real property including making and acquiring entitlements; doctrines for vindicating property entitlements; interactions between common law and statutory regimes regarding civil rights and land use regulation; common law means for creating possessory interest such as "estates" and non- possessory interests like easements; aspects of landlord -tenant law; and the basics of real estate transactions.

Survey of topics about our system of real property including making and acquiring entitlements; doctrines for vindicating property entitlements; interactions between common law and statutory regimes regarding civil rights and land use regulation; common law means for creating possessory interest such as "estates" and non- possessory interests like easements; aspects of landlord -tenant law; and the basics of real estate transactions.

The course provides individual students with the opportunity to complete an independent legal research and writing project under the supervision of a full- time faculty member with expertise in the area studied. Permission of Full-Time Professor; Permission of Associate Dean required for second I.L.R. Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

This course is designed to assist law review candidates in the note writing process. Topics include finding a note topic, thesis development, the process of scholarly research, and developing an outline, introduction, argument, and conclusion. Pass/Fail, Permission of the Faculty Advisor (By invitation). Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of topic.

The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of topic.

A seminar designed to guide law students through the process of conducting independent legal academic research and producing a substantial research paper. The course will address various aspects of successfully completing a research paper which may satisfy the Upper-Level Writing Requirement, and will include opportunities to read and critique high quality legal research papers tailored to the students¿ own interests