Recently, advances in computational text analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence have started to affect not only the range of tools available to lawyers, but also the workings of government agencies and the adjudication of disputes. In this course, we will examine some of these new technologies, how they are being put to use, and the potential upside and downside risks associated with the further automation of legal work. No prior knowledge of coding or computer science is assumed.

This course concerns the predominant law applicable to international sale of goods contracts, which is the U.N. Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (and UCC Art. 2 where applicable). It also covers payment devices, and why knowledgeable commercial actors employ certain kinds of clauses. No detailed knowledge of Article 2 or other parts of domestic sales law will be required.

Delaware courts have issued a line of decisions that sparked public debates and could have significant corporate law implications.  This lecture will examine those decisions in-depth.

This course introduces students to the law, theory and practice of intellectual property transactions.

UVA has initiated a "The Gun Violence Solutions Project" which seeks to harness the intellectual assets of the entire University to develop innovative and effective solutions that will both curb gun violence and pass constitutional scrutiny. This class is designed to be one part of the University's overarching commitment to finding new constitutional methods to decrease gun violence.

This short course will cover Delaware law from litigation lenses. The course will discuss major cases in Delaware courts, pillars of corporate litigation procedure, and recent changes to Delaware law.

A series of Law courses specific to military application. The series will be designated by different sections of the course.

This course will introduce students to the world of white collar prosecution and defense (federal primarily but not exclusively), from investigation to prosecution, through trial, sentencing, and appeal.

In this short course, we will focus on two of the formative periods of Jewish law -- biblical law and rabbinic law -- as well as the transition between these periods. We will highlight some of the main legal themes which were formed and crystallized during these periods, and which still provoke creative legal thought on contemporary legal issues.

This short course aims to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of public international law pertaining to settlement of disputes between states, the procedures (methods) available and the institutions (forums) that makes up the settlement system.