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Internet Law

This is a survey course on the legal regime(s) governing the Internet. In a short period of time, the Internet has assumed a prominent place in the global economy, facilitating hundreds of billions of dollars worth of business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions annually. At the same time, the Internet has become and important means of person- to-person and intra-organizational communication. This course will focus on many of the important legal questions that have arisen as a consequence of the rapid expansion of Internet use.

Intellectual Property

Analysis of the various common law unfair competition areas; examination of statutory relief in areas of trademarks, copyright, and misleading advertising; survey and analysis of various portions of Federal Trade Commission Act and Robinson-Patman Act.

Prosecutorial Externship

Supervised handling of criminal cases under the limited practice rule of the Kentucky Supreme Court. Instruction and practice in investigation, preparation and trial advocacy. Open to third year students only. May be repeated once with permission of the Dean. OFFERED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS ONLY.

Kentucky Refugee Ministries Externship

This externship will provide law students practical experience in the areas of humanitarian and family-based immigration law under the guidance of a practicing attorney. By the end of their externship experience, students will be able to meet with potential and existing clients, perform initial and subsequent client interviews, prepare legal research memos on assigned client based topics, and submit factually accurate and complete immigration applications.

Immigration Law Externship

This externship provides students guided practical experience in immigration law practice. This experience is provided in a live-client setting requiring students to conduct intake and interview, research and evaluation of claims, follow-up with clients, preparation of immigration applications, and administrative appeals. The work is done under the guidance of attorneys at the Maxwell Street Legal Clinic.

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