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The University of Chicago The Law School Announcements Fall 2018 Effective Date: September 1, 2018 This document is published on September 1 and its contents are not updated thereafter. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.law.uchicago.edu. 2 The Law School Contents OFFICERS AND FACULTY ........................................................................................................ 5 Officers of Administration ............................................................................................ 5 Officers of Instruction ................................................................................................... 5 Lecturers in Law ............................................................................................................ 9 Fellows .......................................................................................................................... 10 Clinical Faculty ............................................................................................................ 11 Faculty from Other Schools/Divisions ...................................................................... 11 Law School Council ..................................................................................................... 12 THE LAW SCHOOL ............................................................................................................... 15 History .......................................................................................................................... 15 Mission .......................................................................................................................... 16 Non-Discrimination ..................................................................................................... 17 PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................... 19 The Doctor of Law (J.D.) Degree ................................................................................ 19 Dual Degree Opportunities ........................................................................................ 19 The Graduate Program ............................................................................................... 20 Professional Journals, Special Programs, and Centers ........................................... 23 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES .......................................................................... 26 Curricular and Residency Requirements .................................................................. 26 The J.D. Program.......................................................................................................... 26 The LL.M. Program ..................................................................................................... 28 The M.L.S. Program ..................................................................................................... 28 The J.S.D. and D.Comp.L. Program ........................................................................... 28 Registration................................................................................................................... 28 Course Registration Restrictions ................................................................................ 29 Class Attendance ......................................................................................................... 31 J.D. Program Overview ............................................................................................... 32 Selecting Classes .......................................................................................................... 34 Professional Skills and Experiential Learning Course Requirement .................... 35 Clinical Programs ........................................................................................................ 35 Course Policies ............................................................................................................. 42 All information as of 9/1/18: For updated information visit www.law.uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago 3 Limited Enrollment Classes........................................................................................ 42 Core Faculty Requirement .......................................................................................... 42 Bidding .......................................................................................................................... 43 Waitlisted/Closed Classes ........................................................................................... 43 Greenberg Seminars .................................................................................................... 44 Auditing Law Classes ................................................................................................. 44 Classes outside the Law School ................................................................................. 44 Adding/Dropping Courses ......................................................................................... 47 Grading Policies ........................................................................................................... 48 Kirkland & Ellis Scholars ............................................................................................ 49 COURSES .............................................................................................................................. 50 First Year Courses ........................................................................................................ 50 Second- and Third-Year Offerings ............................................................................. 55 FACILITIES.......................................................................................................................... 140 STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 142 Student Life ................................................................................................................ 143 Student Activities and Organizations ..................................................................... 143 Athletics ...................................................................................................................... 146 Spiritual Life ............................................................................................................... 146 Career Services ........................................................................................................... 147 Public Interest Careers .............................................................................................. 148 Academic Careers ...................................................................................................... 149 Computing Services .................................................................................................. 149 Housing and Dining .................................................................................................. 150 Meal Service................................................................................................................ 150 Child Care ................................................................................................................... 150 University of Chicago Student Health Care ........................................................... 151 Health Insurance Requirements .............................................................................. 151 Immunization Requirements ................................................................................... 151 University Policies ..................................................................................................... 151 All information as of 9/1/18: For updated information visit www.law.uchicago.edu. 4 The Law School FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 153 Fees and Expenses ..................................................................................................... 153 Financial Aid for J.D. Candidates ............................................................................ 153 Scholarships and Loans ............................................................................................ 154 LL.M. and J.S.D. Students ......................................................................................... 154 INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS TO THE JD PROGRAM .................................................... 155 Preparation for the Study of Law ...........................................................................