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771W Defamation and Invasion of Privacy Writing Credit

While enrolled in Law 771, Defamation and Invasion of Privacy, students who plan significant research projects on related topics may register for a second credit in order to satisfy the JD SRWP. LAW 771W must be added no later than 7th week of class.

Course Areas of Practice
  • Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
  • Law, Democracy, and Society
Evaluation Methods
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 5-10 pages
  • Class participation
Degree Requirements
JD SRWP with add-on credit
JD elective
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
IntlLLM writing
Course Type
  • Add-on Credit
Learning Outcomes
  • Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law

Fall 2025

2025
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

771W.01 1
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 5-10 pages
  • Class participation
 Sarah H. Ludington

While enrolled in Law 771, Defamation and Invasion of Privacy, students who plan significant research projects on related topics may register for a second credit in order to satisfy the JD SRWP. LAW 771W must be added no later than 7th week of class.

Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None

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