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Contract Theory

LAW 645-01 Special Topics in Contract Law Seminar credits
Drawing on history, philosophy, and economics, this class examines questions such as why society enforces promises and the limits of freedom of contract. The goal is to deepen students' understanding of contract law by showing how its doctrines implicate fundamental debates over the organization of society. Class discussions cover "hard cases" such as surrogacy contracts, organ sales, contracts of adhesion, etc. in addition to scholarly writings. The final paper can optionally satisfy the writing requirement.

Optionally satisfies the writing requirement.

 

Foundational:

Payment Systems
Sales
Secured Transactions

Supporting:

Bankruptcy Survey
Consumer Law*
Contract Theory*
European Union Law
Government Contracts
International Business Transactions
International Trade Law
Products Liability

 * courses not offered every year