Course Schedule

This course focuses on the intersection between criminal and immigration law, providing both theoretical and practical understanding of the impact of criminal conduct on immigration status. We will explore specific grounds of deportation and inadmissibility related to criminal conduct and the impact of criminal history on relief available under immigraiton law. We will analyze the laws, policies and constitutionality of immigration enforcement including mandatory detention resulting from interaction with the criminal justice system. In addition, we will consider recent federal and local policies regarding policing non-citizens and their effectiveness and impact on the immigrant and broader community. Outside speakers will be invited. Students must have previously taken the Immigration Clinic or Immigration Law survey course or have had other significant immigration law experience. Application and faculty approval are required to enroll in the class. The application is available through Student Affairs. Grading is pass/fail based on attendance, participation and completion of required reflection memos and other assignments.

This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.

This short course focuses on the intersection between criminal and immigration law, providing both theoretical and practical understanding of the impact of criminal conduct on immigration status. We will explore specific grounds of deportation and inadmissibility related to criminal conduct and the impact of criminal history on relief available under immigraiton law. We will analyze the laws, policies and constitutionality of immigration enforcement including mandatory detention resulting from interaction with the criminal justice system. In addition, we will consider recent federal and local policies regarding policing non-citizens and their effectiveness and impact on the immigrant and broader community. Outside speakers will be invited. Students must have previously taken the Immigration Clinic or Immigration Law survey course or have had other significant immigration law experience. Students must receive the professors' approval to enroll in the class. Please send a brief statement explaining your relevant coursework and/or experience as well as your interest in the course to enavarro@law.utexas.edu. Pass/fail.

This course is an introduction to how international law applies to hostile cyber activities by States and non-State actors during armed conflict.  Topics addressed range from cyber attack to characterization of persons taking part in armed conflict.  The course draws on the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project, which resulted in a restatement of the law drafted over seven years by an international group of experts. The instructor was one of the Experts that wrote the Manual.

The final exam will be a 24-hour floating exam administered via Canvas, available between March 2 - March 8.

This course is an introduction to how international law applies to hostile cyber activities by States and non-State actors during both peacetime and armed conflict.  Topics addressed range from sovereignty in cyberspace to cyber operations during armed conflict.  It also addresses the responses available to States -- such as retorsion, countermeasures, necessity, and self-defense -- when responding to hostile cyber operations.  The course draws on the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project, which resulted in a restatement of the law drafted over seven years by an international group of experts. The instructor directed that effort, to update to which will be completed in late 2026.

The final exam will be a 24-hour floating exam administered via Canvas, available between March 2 - March 8.

This course is an introduction to how international law applies to hostile cyber activities by States and non-State actors during both peacetime and armed conflict. Topics addressed include, inter alia, sovereignty, State responsibility, intervention, due diligence, use of force, human rights, and international humanitarian law in the cyber context. It also addresses the responses available to States -- such as retorsion, countermeasures, intervention, necessity, use of force and self-defense -- when responding to hostile cyber operations. The course draws on the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project, which resulted in a restatement of the law drafted over seven years by an international group of experts. The instructor was a member of both the Tallinnn 1.0 and Tallinn 2.0 groups of experts and continues to lecture around the world on international law and cyber operations.

This course is an introduction to how international law applies to hostile cyber activities by States and non-State actors during both peacetime and armed conflict.  Topics addressed range from sovereignty in cyberspace to cyber operations during armed conflict.  It also addresses the responses available to States -- such as retorsion, countermeasures, necessity, and self-defense -- when responding to hostile cyber operations.  The course draws on the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project, which resulted in a restatement of the law drafted over seven years by an international group of experts. The instructor directed that effort and is currently leading the Tallinn Manual 3.0 project, due for completion in late 2025.

This course is an introduction to how international law applies to hostile cyber activities by States and non-State actors during both peacetime and armed conflict.  Topics addressed range from sovereignty in cyberspace to cyber armed conflict.  It also addresses the responses available to States -- such as retorsion, countermeasures, necessity, and self-defense -- when responding to hostile cyber operations.  The course draws on the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project, which resulted in a restatement of the law drafted over seven years by an international group of experts.

This course is an introduction to how international law applies to hostile cyber activities by States and non-State actors during both peacetime and armed conflict.  Topics addressed range from sovereignty in cyberspace to cyber armed conflict.  It also addresses the responses available to States -- such as retorsion, countermeasures, necessity, and self-defense -- when responding to hostile cyber operations.  The course draws on the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project, which resulted in a restatement of the law drafted over seven years by an international group of experts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) permeates our daily lives, from smart apps to widespread applications in industry, the government, and the legal system.  It is a singular technological advancement on par with the microchip, automobiles, and nuclear power, and—like those technologies—will alter society in myriad ways, both good and bad.

This course will examine the emerging and growing bodies of law surrounding AI.  The beginning of the course will establish a working knowledge of the different types and functionalities of AI, with an emphasis on how AI mirrors human conduct regulated by the law.  The course will then examine the legal issues created by generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), including the copyright issues and ongoing litigation regarding generative AI’s inputs, as well as the issues presented when AI becomes a creator or inventor.

The course will next examine the challenges that AI presents for privacy and data, including personal information, data breaches, and the right to control one’s own image and likeness.  The last topic will be especially acute in a presidential election year; AI-generated deepfakes have already entered the political fray.  The course will also cover the intersection of AI and the criminal law, including how AI is being used by the police, prosecutors, and judges, as well as the challenges that may be presented when AI itself commits bad acts, including torts and crimes.

Finally, the course will culminate with an examination of the emerging legal frameworks targeting AI.  Those frameworks include comprehensive approaches (e.g., the EU AI Act), targeted approaches addressing a single issue, and piecemeal approaches that fold AI into existing legal frameworks.  Students will complete this course with an understanding of AI and its regulation as well as the ability to track and comprehend future developments in both areas.

This get-your-hands-dirty experience provides practical training in the art and craft of identifying compound legal issues, assessing risk, formulating legal advice, solving thorny problems, and giving sage and reasoned counsel . . . all of which helps set conditions for your success in the real world. 

We will work through case studies of various flavors that involve difficult legal, organizational, and personal stakes. A few of the case studies will be drawn from military settings, offering a glimpse into some of the unique challenges that arise in such environments globally. However, the deep lessons of the course are entirely applicable to the practice of law in all other settings and beyond.

In addition to participating in highly-interactive class sessions, you will complete written analyses (actually craft legal advice) on a number of multilayered, real-world-based fact scenarios. 

The course contemplates nuanced issues involving investigations, business, ethics, criminal law, leadership, media, administrative law, the digital-age, litigation, international law, management, and more. Ultimately, during our quality time together, we will share various perspectives with each other and collectively figure out how to proceed in complex circumstances—what to say, advise, and actually do. 

We tend to bond and have a great deal of fun in this class, but expect to be challenged and stretched in ways you may not have been before as we excitingly dive headlong into all sorts of things that are not usually taught in law school.

This get-your-hands-dirty experience provides practical training in the art and craft of identifying compound legal issues, assessing risk, formulating legal advice, solving thorny problems, and giving sage and reasoned counsel . . . all of which helps set conditions for your success in the real world. 

We will work through case studies of various flavors that involve difficult legal, organizational, and personal stakes. A few of the case studies will be drawn from military settings, offering a glimpse into some of the unique challenges that arise in such environments globally. However, the deep lessons of the course are entirely applicable to the practice of law in all other settings and beyond.

In addition to participating in highly-interactive class sessions, you will complete written analyses (actually craft legal advice) on a number of multilayered, real-world-based fact scenarios. 

The course contemplates nuanced issues involving investigations, business, ethics, criminal law, leadership, media, administrative law, the digital-age, litigation, international law, management, and more. Ultimately, during our quality time together, we will share various perspectives with each other and collectively figure out how to proceed in complex circumstances—what to say, advise, and actually do. 

We tend to bond and have a great deal of fun in this class, but expect to be challenged and stretched in ways you may not have been before as we excitingly dive headlong into all sorts of things that are not usually taught in law school.

This get-your-hands-dirty experience provides practical training in the art and craft of identifying compound legal issues, assessing risk, formulating legal advice, solving thorny problems, and giving sage and reasoned counsel—all of which sets conditions for success in the real world. 

Students will work through the analysis of case studies that involve difficult legal, organizational, and personal stakes.  Some of the case studies will be drawn from military settings, and at times may offer a glimpse into some of the distinctive challenges that arise in that environment globally.  However, the deep lessons of the course are entirely applicable to the practice of law in all other settings and beyond.  In addition to participation in highly-interactive class sessions, students will complete a series of written analyses (craft legal advice) regarding multilayered, real-world-based fact scenarios. 

The course will contemplate nuanced issues involving investigations, ethics, criminal law, leadership, business, administrative law, the digital-age, litigation, international law, management, and more.  Ultimately, during our quality time together, we will share various perspectives and collectively figure out how to proceed in complex circumstances—what to say, advise, and actually do. 

Students will have fun and be challenged and stretched as we endeavor into all sorts of relevant things that are not usually taught in law school.

This class provides practical training in the art and craft of formulating legal advice, solving thorny problems, giving sage and reasoned counsel, and sets conditions for success in the real world.  Students will work through the analysis of case studies that involve difficult legal, institutional, and personal stakes.  Many of the case studies will be drawn from military settings, and at times may offer a glimpse into some of the distinctive challenges that arise in that environment.  The lessons of the course, however, are entirely applicable to the practice of law in all other settings and beyond.  In addition to participation in highly-interactive class sessions, students will be expected to complete a series of written analyses of multilayered, real-world-based fact patterns.  The course will contemplate nuanced and complex issues involving international law, ethics, criminal law, leadership, the digital-age, litigation, management, administrative law, investigations, and more.

This class provides practical training in the art and craft of formulating legal advice, solving thorny problems, giving sage and reasoned counsel, and sets conditions for success in the real world.  Students will work through the analysis of case studies that involve difficult legal, institutional, and personal stakes.  Many of the case studies will be drawn from military settings, and at times may offer a glimpse into some of the distinctive challenges that arise in that environment.  The lessons of the course, however, are entirely applicable to the practice of law in all other settings and beyond.  In addition to participation in highly-interactive class sessions, students will be expected to complete a series of written analyses of multilayered, real-world-based fact patterns.  The course will contemplate nuanced and complex issues involving international law, ethics, criminal law, leadership, the digital-age, litigation, management, administrative law, investigations, and more.

This class will provide practical training in the art and craft of formulating legal advice and solving thorny problems.  Students will work through the analysis of case studies that involve difficult legal, institutional, and personal stakes.  The case studies will be drawn largely from military settings, and at times may offer a glimpse at some of the distinctive challenges that arise in that environment.  The lessons of the course, however, are entirely applicable to the practice of law in all other settings.  Students will be expected to complete a series of written analyses of multilayered fact patterns.  The course will contemplate nuanced and complex issues involving international law, ethics, criminal law, leadership, the digital-age, litigation, management, administrative law, investigations, and more.

The 28195 section of this course will be taught in person but with the option of occasional remote participation via Zoom.  If students require all remote participation, they must register for the 28182 section of this course, which is identical but web-based.

This one credit hour seminar will use documentary films and readings to explore the nature of political conflict surrounding the siting and construction of energy facilities, such as pipelines, wind farms, transmission lines, nuclear power plants, and fossil fueled energy production facilities.  There will be six, two-hour class meetings, and grades will based upon participation and a series of short (1-2 page) papers students write analyzing the conflicts depicted in the films.  We will view documentaries about the Cape Wind project in Nantucket sound, the Dakota Access Pipe Line, nuclear power, fracking, and more.  Readings will consist of some classic works exploring the nature of “not in my backyard“ (NIMBY) movements, risk perception, internet “filter bubbles,”and environmental justice.

"[T]he threat of filibusters has become an almost daily fact of life in the Senate, influencing how we handle virtually everything debated on the Senate floor," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said. "The filibuster used to be the exception to the rule. In today's Senate, it is becoming a straitjacket." On the other hand, "[s]trong minority rights have always been the Senate’s distinguishing feature," Senate Minority Mitch McConnell has written. "On legislation, however, the Senate’s treasured tradition is not efficiency but deliberation. One of the body’s central purposes is making new laws earn broader support than what is required for a bare majority in the House."

The most prominent of legislative tactics, the filibuster is the favored tactic of the minority of the day. Its use is blamed for the death of judicial nominations and needed government policy. Although its application has been modified over the last 60 years, it remains a powerful tool for determined Senators. This course examines the historical development of the filibuster, the actual consequences of its application to significant legislation and nominations, and proposals for reform. We are concered with answering these questions. First, does the filibuster play an important role in ensuring consensus in the political process or has it become a partisan tool for defeating electoral majorities. Second, how does the filibuster help or hold back the Senate from meeting its institutional responsibilities in the 21st century? Third, is reform or abolition the remedy and how should the remedy be fashioned?

In addition to historical source material, we will read the prominent defenses and critiques of the filibuster and discuss and debate those in class. Three short response papers (750 words each) and class participation form the basis for the final grade.

"[T]he threat of filibusters has become an almost daily fact of life in the Senate, influencing how we handle virtually everything debated on the Senate floor," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said. "The filibuster used to be the exception to the rule. In today's Senate, it is becoming a straitjacket." On the other hand, "[s]trong minority rights have always been the Senate’s distinguishing feature," Senate Minority Mitch McConnell has written. "On legislation, however, the Senate’s treasured tradition is not efficiency but deliberation. One of the body’s central purposes is making new laws earn broader support than what is required for a bare majority in the House."

The most prominent of legislative tactics, the filibuster is the favored tactic of the minority of the day. Its use is blamed for the death of judicial nominations and needed government policy. Although its application has been modified over the last 60 years, it remains a powerful tool for determined Senators. This course examines the historical development of the filibuster, the actual consequences of its application to significant legislation and nominations, and proposals for reform. We are concered with answering these questions. First, does the filibuster play an important role in ensuring consensus in the political process or has it become a partisan tool for defeating electoral majorities. Second, how does the filibuster help or hold back the Senate from meeting its institutional responsibilities in the 21st century? Third, is reform or abolition the remedy and how should the remedy be fashioned?

In addition to historical source material, we will read the prominent defenses and critiques of the filibuster and discuss and debate those in class. Three short response papers (750 words each) and class participation form the basis for the final grade.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.

Limits of liability and methods of establishing liability for intentional and unintentional injuries to persons or property.