Contracts: Law and a Market Economy II

Professor: Gregory Louis (he/him)
Class: Contracts: Law and a Market Economy II
Students will study the development of the law governing agreements between private parties. The backdrop for this study of legal intervention into “private” affairs is an understanding that both our economy as a whole and the economic positions of individuals and groups are shaped and reinforced by the imprimatur and interjection of the law in this area. Students study the historical development of each of the major Contracts – Law in the Market Economy II doctrinal concepts – offer, acceptance, consideration, modification, breach, defenses, and remedies – as well as the related concepts of reliance, restitution, promissory estoppel, and unjust enrichment. Focus on both the common law and statutory law (UCC) governing contracts challenges students to develop strong legal analysis skills and provides a rich context for an introduction to theories of jurisprudence, including natural law, positivist theory, realist theory, laissez-faire economics theory, feminist legal theory, critical race theory, economics and the law, and relational and empirical contract theory.

Days & Times: Tues./Thurs. 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Room #: 1|203

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I sit: Visitors may take any open seat.

Am I required to stay the entire class? May I get up to go to the restroom during class? Visitors are not required to remain for the entire class. You may leave or return as needed, so long as it does not disrupt the session. Please introduce yourself to the professor before class begins.

Should I introduce myself to professor Louis before class begins or stay after to say hello? You can introduce yourself to the professor before class begins, however it is not required.

May I raise my hand to ask or answer a question? Yes, provided that you introduce yourself when asking the question.

Is there a cap on the number of guests who can observe per class?  5 students per class.

Are there test days that the class will not be open for observations? Yes, the midterm is on March 10, with a review session on March 5.

Lawyering Seminar II

Professor: Milika Thompson (she/her)
Class: Lawyering Seminar II
First-Year Lawyering Seminar teaches legal reasoning, professional responsibility, legal writing, and other lawyering skills by integrating clinical methodology with substantive, theoretical, and doctrinal material. Using simulation exercises and hypothetical cases, students role-play lawyers, clients, judges, or legislators confronted by legal issues arising from material in their other first-year courses. For example, in conjunction with their Criminal Law course, students may be assigned the roles of lawyers representing or prosecuting persons in a criminal case, or, in Law and Family Relations, they may role-play lawyers representing or prosecuting various parties in a child abuse case in Family Court.

Days & Times: Monday 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM

Room #: 4|213

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I sit: Seminar students typically keep their seats, you can find a seat that isn’t taken and professor Thompson can help direct you.

Am I required to stay the entire class? May I get up to go to the restroom during class? No, you are not required to stay for the entire class. Yes, you may step out to use the bathroom during class.

Should I introduce myself to professor Thompson before class begins or stay after to say hello? You are welcome to introduce yourself, if you feel comfortable

May I raise my hand to ask or answer a question? Yes, however please be mindful of the time.

Is there a cap on the number of guests who can observe per class?  Five students maximum.

Are there test days that the class will not be open for observations? Yes, no class during midterms.