LEGAL 5101

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This course introduces students to the basic principles of contract law with a focus on practical application of those principles. Students who take the course will be able to identify and create enforceable agreements that clearly and thoroughly set forth the rights and obligations of parties, appropriately allocate risk, and avoid unintended consequences. By explaining how lawyers use the tools of contract drafting—representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and indemnities and other typical contract provisions—the course seeks to and de-mystifying legal jargon with the goal of promoting effective collaboration between businesspeople and their legal counsel to achieve their organization's business objectives.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20091 LEGAL 5101   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20092 LEGAL 5101   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20093 LEGAL 5101   LEC 003

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous