Legal Research and Independent Study

Students wishing to register for Legal Research Supervised Paper (LAW-L898) and Independent Study Supervised Research (LAW-L899) should complete the Independent Study Form which is located on the College of Law Academic Affairs webpage under "Forms," and submit it to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Academic Affairs Coordinator once approved by the supervising faculty member.

Limits on Independent Study

Under no circumstances can a student elect any combination of course numbers LAW-L891, LAW-L893, LAW-L898, LAW-G898, or LAW-L901 (group 1 below) that would result in more than six hours. Also, under no circumstances may a student elect any combination of course numbers LAW-L898, LAW-G898, LAW-L899, LAW-G899, and LAW-L900 (group 2 below) that would result in more than six hours.

Group 1

LAW-L891 Law Review Honors Tutorial

LAW-L893 Journal of Public Interest Law Honors Tutorial

LAW-L901 Loyola Maritime Law Journal Honors Tutorial

LAW-L898 Legal Research; paper required, letter grade

LAW-G898 Legal Research; paper required, letter grade

 

Group 2

LAW-L898 Legal Research Supervised Paper

  • Paper required
  • Letter grade
  • 1, 2, or 3 hours

LAW-G898 International Programs Legal Research Supervised Paper

  • Paper required
  • Letter grade
  • 1, 2, or 3 hours

LAW-L899 Independent Study Supervised Research

  • Paper not necessarily required
  • Pass/fail
  • 1, 2, or 3 hours
  • Can’t use for writing requirement

LAW-G899 International Programs Independent Study Supervised Research

  • Paper not necessarily required
  • Pass/fail
  • 1, 2, or 3 hours
  • Can’t use for writing requirement

LAW-L900 Academic Externship