LAW 762SEM - Advanced Topics in Law and Society Research: Foundations

This seminar introduces students to cutting edge research on law, legal institutions, and social policy. It builds upon ongoing distinguished speaker and workshop series sponsored by the Baldy Center, Law School, and affiliated UB departments. Substantive topics vary, but are likely to range across administrative regulation, crime, environment, human rights, inequality, international trade, labor, legal profession, race and religion. Students read the presenter papers, attend and participate in the presentations, and engage in a small group seminar with presenters following the public presentations. Students will discuss their own and presenter research in a multi-disciplinary environment and build professional networks with visiting speakers, UB faculty members, and fellow students. The seminar meets on Fridays from 12:15 to 3:15, with lunch available at 12:00 when there is a distinguished speaker or faculty workshop. Students enrolling for credit have the option of writing one substantial research paper or three short critical analyses of papers presented by speakers.

Credits: 3