632 JD/LLM-LE Practicum for 2Ls
With special permission from the Program Director, second-year JD/LLM-LE students may secure a business-focused externship placement to gain exposure to entrepreneurial issues in a “real-life” setting. Examples might include startup companies, venture capital firms, regulatory agencies, law firms with entrepreneurial practices, and similar organizations. In addition to a site supervisor, students must also work under the supervision of the Program Director or other approved faculty member to explore the intersection of legal principles and practical business applications and complete complementary coursework as assigned, such as research papers, reflection papers, status meetings, etc. Please note that JD/LLM-LE candidates must choose between priority registration in a transactional clinic, or participation in a practicum. Variable credit; C/NC only.
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Spring 2023
Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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632.01 | 5 | Erika J.S. Buell | |||
The Practicum is the centerpiece of Law and Entrepreneurship LLM Program. During the semester, students work in startup companies, venture capital firms, regulatory agencies, law firms with entrepreneurial practices, and similar organizations. The goal of the program is to expose students to a wide range of entrepreneurial issues in a "real-life" setting. The Practicum goes beyond general coursework to provide specific, useful skills and information. It allows students to address the intersection of legal principles and practical business applications, in the context of entrepreneurship and early state enterprise. Each student joins a legal or leadership team, under the supervision of a mentor who is committed to guiding his or her professional development through the course of the practicum. Through the Practicum, the students are able to be highly competent legal practitioners, savvy business people, effective problem solvers and are skilled in transforming ideas. Degree RequirementsPre/Co-requisitesNone |
Spring 2020
Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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632.01 | 5 | ||||
The Practicum is the centerpiece of Law and Entrepreneurship LLM Program. During the semester, students work in startup companies, venture capital firms, regulatory agencies, law firms with entrepreneurial practices, and similar organizations. The goal of the program is to expose students to a wide range of entrepreneurial issues in a "real-life" setting. The Practicum goes beyond general coursework to provide specific, useful skills and information. It allows students to address the intersection of legal principles and practical business applications, in the context of entrepreneurship and early state enterprise. Each student joins a legal or leadership team, under the supervision of a mentor who is committed to guiding his or her professional development through the course of the practicum. Through the Practicum, the students are able to be highly competent legal practitioners, savvy business people, effective problem solvers and are skilled in transforming ideas. Degree RequirementsPre/Co-requisitesNone |
Spring 2018
Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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632.01 | 5 | Kip Frey | |||
The Practicum is the centerpiece of Law and Entrepreneurship LLM Program. During the semester, students work in startup companies, venture capital firms, regulatory agencies, law firms with entrepreneurial practices, and similar organizations. The goal of the program is to expose students to a wide range of entrepreneurial issues in a "real-life" setting. The Practicum goes beyond general coursework to provide specific, useful skills and information. It allows students to address the intersection of legal principles and practical business applications, in the context of entrepreneurship and early state enterprise. Each student joins a legal or leadership team, under the supervision of a mentor who is committed to guiding his or her professional development through the course of the practicum. Through the Practicum, the students are able to be highly competent legal practitioners, savvy business people, effective problem solvers and are skilled in transforming ideas. Degree RequirementsPre/Co-requisitesNone |
Spring 2017
Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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632.01 | 5 | Kip Frey | |||
The Practicum is the centerpiece of Law and Entrepreneurship LLM Program. During the semester, students work in startup companies, venture capital firms, regulatory agencies, law firms with entrepreneurial practices, and similar organizations. The goal of the program is to expose students to a wide range of entrepreneurial issues in a "real-life" setting. The Practicum goes beyond general coursework to provide specific, useful skills and information. It allows students to address the intersection of legal principles and practical business applications, in the context of entrepreneurship and early state enterprise. Each student joins a legal or leadership team, under the supervision of a mentor who is committed to guiding his or her professional development through the course of the practicum. Through the Practicum, the students are able to be highly competent legal practitioners, savvy business people, effective problem solvers and are skilled in transforming ideas. Degree RequirementsPre/Co-requisitesNone |
Spring 2016
Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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632.01 | 5 | Kip Frey | |||
The Practicum is the centerpiece of Law and Entrepreneurship LLM Program. During the semester, students work in startup companies, venture capital firms, regulatory agencies, law firms with entrepreneurial practices, and similar organizations. The goal of the program is to expose students to a wide range of entrepreneurial issues in a “real-life” setting. The Practicum goes beyond general coursework to provide specific, useful skills and information. It allows students to address the intersection of legal principles and practical business applications, in the context of entrepreneurship and early state enterprise. Each student joins a legal or leadership team, under the supervision of a mentor who is committed to guiding his or her professional development through the course of the practicum. Through the Practicum, the students are able to be highly competent legal practitioners, savvy business people, effective problem solvers and are skilled in transforming ideas. Degree RequirementsPre/Co-requisitesNone |