Doctoral Dissertation Research and S.J.D. Colloquium I

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This course will consist of three distinctive components: 1. Doctoral Research: Candidates will learn research methods as well as get thoroughly acquainted with the variety of research materials, (on-campus, online and otherwise) that will aid them in the development of their dissertation projects. 2. Legal Theory: Candidates will learn the fundamentals of current legal academic thought in areas such as comparative law, law and economics, legal theory, legal realism, and critical race theory. 3. Scholars Forum: Candidates will discuss their research with their peers and others and elicit feedback on drafts of their work at various stages.