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The University of Chicago The Law School Announcements Fall 2020 Effective Date: September 1, 2020 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 ........................................................................................................ 6 Officers of Administration ............................................................................................ 6 Officers of Instruction ................................................................................................... 6 Lecturers in Law .......................................................................................................... 10 Fellows .......................................................................................................................... 11 Clinical Faculty ............................................................................................................ 12 Faculty from Other Schools/Divisions ...................................................................... 12 Law School Council ..................................................................................................... 14 THE LAW SCHOOL ............................................................................................................... 16 History .......................................................................................................................... 16 Educational Mission .................................................................................................... 17 Scholarly and Research Mission ................................................................................ 18 Non-Discrimination ..................................................................................................... 18 PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................... 20 The Doctor of Law (J.D.) Degree ................................................................................ 20 Dual Degree Opportunities ........................................................................................ 20 The Graduate Program ............................................................................................... 22 Professional Journals, Special Programs, and Centers ........................................... 24 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES .......................................................................... 28 Curricular and Residency Requirements .................................................................. 28 Registration................................................................................................................... 31 Class Attendance ......................................................................................................... 33 J.D. Program Overview ............................................................................................... 35 Professional Skills and Experiential Learning Course Requirement .................... 38 Clinical Programs ........................................................................................................ 38 Course Policies ............................................................................................................. 46 Grading Policies ........................................................................................................... 51 Academic Standing ...................................................................................................... 52 J.D. Honors ................................................................................................................... 54 All information as of 9/1/20: For updated information visit www.law.uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago 3 COURSES .............................................................................................................................. 55 First Year Courses ........................................................................................................ 55 Second- and Third-Year Offerings ............................................................................. 63 FACILITIES.......................................................................................................................... 153 The Law School .......................................................................................................... 154 The D'Angelo Law Library ....................................................................................... 154 STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 155 Student Life ................................................................................................................ 156 Career Services ........................................................................................................... 160 Computing Services .................................................................................................. 163 Housing and Dining .................................................................................................. 163 University of Chicago Student Health Care ........................................................... 164 University Policies ..................................................................................................... 165 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 166 Fees .............................................................................................................................. 166 Expenses...................................................................................................................... 166 Financial Aid for J.D. Candidates ............................................................................ 166 Scholarships ................................................................................................................ 167 Loans ........................................................................................................................... 167 LL.M. Students ........................................................................................................... 167 J.S.D. Students ............................................................................................................ 167 INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS TO THE J.D. PROGRAM .................................................. 168 Preparation for the Study of Law ............................................................................ 168 Application Procedure and Admissions Policy ..................................................... 168 Transfer Applications ................................................................................................ 171 STUDENT BODY .................................................................................................................. 172 Degrees Conferred Between Summer 2019 to Spring 2020 .................................. 172 Schools Represented in the Student Body, 2019-2020 ..........................................1737 States and Countries Represented in the Student Body, 2019-2020 .................17381 All information as of 9/1/20: For updated information visit www.law.uchicago.edu. 4 The Law School FACULTY PUBLICATIONS 2019-2020 ................................................................................. 183 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CLINICAL PROGRAMS 2019-20 .............................. 212 Abrams Environmental Law Clinic ......................................................................... 212 Civil Rights & Police Accountability Clinic............................................................ 216 Employment Law Clinic ........................................................................................... 219 Federal Criminal Justice Clinic ................................................................................ 222 Housing Initiative Transactional Clinic .................................................................. 227 Immigrants’ Rights Clinic ......................................................................................... 229 Innovation Clinic ....................................................................................................... 230 Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship .................................................... 233 International Human Rights Clinic ........................................................................