Contract Law: Analysis and Application

This course examines U.S. contact law from a transactional approach.  The course is an introduction to main topics in contract law, including issues of formation, enforceability, defenses, interpretation, performance, excuse, remedies, and third parties.  In addition, students will learn how contract law principles affect the real-world transactional practice.  There may be lectures by guest speakers practicing in the fields of employment law, IP law, and litigation.   Course Specific Learning Outcomes:

Students will study main U.S. contract law principles and learn how they affect the real-world transactional practice.