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794W Slavery and the Law Writing Credit

While enrolled in Law 794 Slavery and the Law, students who plan significant research projects on related topics may register for a second credit in order to satisfy the JD SRWP. LAW 794W must be added no later than 7th week of class. Faculty approval is required to register for the course.

Course Areas of Practice
  • Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
  • International and Comparative Law
  • Law, Democracy, and Society
Evaluation Methods
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
Degree Requirements
JD SRWP with add-on credit
JD elective
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
Course Type
  • Add-on Credit
Learning Outcomes
  • Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law

Spring 2026

2026
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

794W.01 1
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
 Thavolia Glymph

While enrolled in Law 794 Slavery and the Law, students who plan significant research projects on related topics may register for a second credit in order to satisfy the JD SRWP. LAW 794W must be added no later than 7th week of class. Faculty approval is required to register for the course.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None

Spring 2023

2023
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

794W.01 1
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
 Thavolia Glymph

Students enrolled in Law 794 Slavery and the Law, may earn an additional credit by writing an additional 25+ page paper, due at the end of the semester . *LAW 794W must be added no later than 7th week of class.*

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None

Spring 2018

2018
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

794W.01
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
 Thavolia Glymph

Students enrolled in Law 794 Law in Slavery & Freedom:  From the Historical to the Contemporary, may earn an additional credit by writing an additional 25+ page paper, due at the end of the semester . *LAW 794W must be added no later than 7th week of class.*

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None

Spring 2017

2017
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

794W.01
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
 Rebecca Scott

Students enrolled in Law 794 Law in Slavery & Freedom:  From the Historical to the Contemporary, may earn an additional credit by writing an additional 25+ page paper, due at the end of the semester . *LAW 794W must be added no later than 7th week of class.*

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None

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*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.