This page lists all currently offered McKinney courses & their official course descriptions in alphabetical order.
All Courses
Accounting for Law Students (2 cr.) D/N 675 - Elective - introduces students to basic principles and techniques of accounting for law students with little or no prior background in accounting. Selected legal problems involving the application of accounting concepts will be considered. Unless needed for the Corporate and Commercial Law Graduate Certificate, enrollment is limited to students with no previous credits in accounting.
Administrative Law (3 cr.) D/N 647 - Required (HR) - considers the roles of administrative agencies in the structure of government, constitutional limitations on agency action, and analysis of agency functions; emphasizing informal procedures and placing formal procedures of investigation, rule-making, and hearings in perspective. P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Constitutional Law (DN620) or permission of instructor.
Admiralty Law (2 cr.) D/N 775 - Elective - covers maritime law, including jurisdiction in admiralty, maritime liens, maritime torts and wrongful death, salvage, limitation of liability, pilotage, and towage.
Advanced Course Related Experience (ACRE) (1-3 cr.) D/N 803 - Elective - This course allows students to earn academic credit for experiential learning done in conjunction with a classroom course that they have taken, or are taking, for credit. Students work in conjunction with full-time faculty members to design and execute proposals for learning how law and theory learned in the classroom operates outside the classroom. Some projects may present opportunities for collaboration between faculty teaching clinical and classroom courses. ACRE also may be used to provide opportunities for students to assist faculty with pro bono representation of community groups or clients. The ACRE proposal must be approved by the faculty member teaching the classroom course to which the experiential learning opportunity relates, and accepted by the ACRE Administrator. The project must be described at the time of registration on a form approved by the ACRE Administrator (ACRE Proposal Form). Credits are awarded commensurate with hours worked (45 per credit hour) unless a different basis is established beforehand by the supervising faculty member and accepted by the ACRE Administrator. Three credits will only be available in the summer term. Non-graded (S/F) credit is awarded by the supervising faculty member upon satisfactory completion of assigned project.
Advanced Field Research (AFR) (1-3 cr.) D603 - Elective - Students work outside the classroom under the supervision of a full-time faculty member to conduct factual investigations, interviews, and/or legal research aimed at 1) identifying or advancing potential solutions to a legal or public policy problem or 2) examining the relevance of legal doctrine to a legal or public policy problem. The course emphasizes the deployment of doctrinal learning through experiential projects in the same way that many public interest lawyers respond to policy problems through their work. Projects may include the development of policy papers, draft legislation or regulations, comments on proposed rules, or the production of seminars, workshops, and symposia that convene relevant decision-makers and stakeholders. The project must be described at the time of registration on a form approved by the AFR Administrator (AFR Proposal Form). P: Prior approval of supervising faculty member; completion of registration form (available from Registrar). Experiential and Writing: Depending on the nature of the project and outcomes, this course may be used to fulfill the Law School's experiential and/or writing requirements. Supervising faculty members will make a preliminary assessment regarding a project's potential at the time of registration. A final determination will be made upon project completion and must be confirmed by faculty certification that the requirement(s) have been met.
Advanced Legal Research (2 or 3 cr.) D/N 664 - Simulation - builds on the basic research skills and techniques covered in the basic course, Legal Research, this course offers students an opportunity to gain in-depth working knowledge of legal research resources and methods. This course is intended to develop a mastery of legal research beyond the level of the standard first year curriculum. The course will cover several major areas of legal research, including, but not limited to, extensive coverage of primary and secondary sources, practice and specialized topical resources, international law, cost-effective legal research, legal resources on the Internet and advanced training on LEXIS and WESTLAW. Depending on the semester specialized topics may vary. Course objectives are: 1) to expand students’ skills in primary and secondary US legal sources, in all formats; 2) to teach students how to evaluate resources and use them effectively, with particular emphasis on cost-effective research; 3) to help students develop efficient online research skills; 4) to introduce students to some non-legal information resources. Students are required to complete weekly research assignments and a comprehensive research assignment. P: Legal Research.
Advanced Persuasive Writing and Oral Advocacy (2 cr.) D/N 522 - Simulation - explores advanced techniques in persuasive writing and oral advocacy. The course assignments will cover civil and criminal matters in a trial court setting. P: Legal Analysis, Research, and Communication I and II (D/N 520 and D/N 521).
Advanced Professional Responsibility: Judicial Conduct & Ethics (2 cr.) D/N 700 - Elective - examines the ethical and legal responsibilities of the neutral arbiter of disputes and anaylyzes the appropriate conduct and role of judges in making, interpreting, and applying law. The course also provides an opportunity to compare the practical realities of the profession of judging to aspirational notions of justice. P: Professional Responsibility.
Advanced Research in Health Law (2 cr.) D/N 662 - Elective - provides a vehicle for students to conduct research, prepare a major paper and present a talk on a health law topic in order to complete their advanced writing requirement and/or the required major research paper for the concentration in health law.
Advanced Sales (2 or 3 cr.) D/N 616 - Elective - builds upon first-year coverage of the formation, operation, and enforcement of contracts for the sale or lease of goods, with an emphasis on Articles 2 and 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.). Topics may include documents of title (bills of lading and warehouse receipts) under Article 7 of the U.C.C. and letters of credit under Article 5.
Advanced Torts (2 or 3 cr.) D/N 822 - Elective - A selection of topics from the following areas of harm to dignitary and relational interests: interference with reputation, interference with business relationships, interference with political relationships, interference with family relationships, interference with right to privacy.
Agricultural Law and the Environment (2 cr.) D/N 659 - Elective - A key challenge for the agriculture sector is feeding a growing global population (9.6 billion by 2050) while at the same time reducing environmental impacts and preserving natural resources for future generations. Coupled with the impacts of climate change, international trade, technology, and interest in food processing and production, this is not only one of the most complex areas of law and policy, but also one of the fastest-growing. This course will examine both the impact of agricultural policy on the environment and the influence of environmental law on food and agriculture. Students will examine key federal and state laws and regulations. They will also study the institutions that implement agricultural, environmental, and natural resources policies. Students will explore the scientific context and public policy framework within which these legal standards are designed and implemented. This course may be listed either synchronously or asynchronously online.
AI Regulation (3 cr.) - Elective - introduces the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and its various use cases; analyzes potential regulatory needs regarding security, trustworthiness, privacy and data protection, potential threats to democracy and rule of law, as well as accountability and liability for AI; examines regulatory options; compares regulatory approaches taken at the U.S. federal and state levels with those taken internationally.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (2 or 3 cr.) D/N 844 - Simulation - explores the theories and processes of dispute resolution outside the traditional framework of state or federal court litigation. Particular emphasis will be placed on negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Additional topics may include "mixed-alternative" processes (e.g., court-annexed arbitration, mini-trials, and private judging).
American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802 - Externship - The ACLU-IN Externship blends the lawyering done at the placement in protecting the civil rights of Hoosiers with the reflective learning done under faculty supervision. Externs are assigned directly to the Litigation Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. Externship activities range from complaint intake, investigations, legal research, and litigation support work such as drafting pleadings and preparing witnesses.
Animals and the Law (2 cr.) D/N 640 - Elective - explores the historical and evolving legal status of non-human animals. Students will examine cases, arising in a variety of contexts, in which the resolution of the dispute depends upon policy decisions about the nature of non-human animals.
Anthem, Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802 - Externship - Anthem, Inc. is working to transform health care with trusted and caring solutions. Through its affiliated health plans, Anthem companies deliver a number of leading health benefit solutions through a broad portfolio of integrated health care plans and related services, along with a wide range of specialty products such as life and disability insurance benefits, dental, vision, behavioral health benefit services, as well as long term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. With nearly 69 million people served by its affiliated companies including more than 37 million enrolled in its family of health plans, Anthem is one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Anthem, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association serving members in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin; and specialty plan members in other states. One in nine Americans receives coverage for their medical care through Anthem's affiliated plans.
Antisemitism and the Law (2 or 3 cr.) D/N 700 - Elective - This course explores the legal system’s dual role in subordinating Jews and protecting them. It covers anti-Jewish oppression from the Spanish Inquisition to Nazi Germany, and remedial measures such as anti-discrimination law, hate crimes legislation, and hate speech laws. It connects these topics to intersectionality and other forms of bias and discrimination. It is an introductory course and no prior knowledge of antisemitism or Jewish subjects is necessary.
Antitrust Law (3 cr.) D/N 751 - Elective - covers the law regulating private economic power and maintaining competition under the Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Antitrust Act; course content emphasizes monopolization, restraints of trade, refusals to deal, and mergers.
Appellate Clinic (2 cr.) D/N 808 - Clinic Course - Students represent indigent clients in civil or criminal appeals. Conducted under the supervision of clinical faculty, students are responsible for all aspects of representation, including client communication, drafting motions and briefs to the Indiana Court of Appeals, presenting oral argument and litigating a petition to transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court. P: Completion of 45 credit hours, Criminal Law (D/N 533), Intramural Moot Court (D/N 746), and completion of or enrollment in Professional Responsibility (D/N 861). The following courses are strongly recommended: Evidence (D/N 632), Criminal Procedure: Investigation (D/N 702), and Appellate Practice (D/N 810). Students must submit an application and receive instructor approval prior to registration.
Appellate Practice (2 cr.) D/N 810 - Simulation - covers appellate practice, from the preservation of error at trial through review by the court of last resort. Both civil and criminal appeals processes will be discussed. The focus will be on the technical aspects of perfecting an appeal and practicing before an appellate court, but the course will also cover techniques for effective appellate advocacy.
Arsenal Tech Legal Studies (2 or 3 cr.) D/N 907 - Elective - Students in this course work in the Indianapolis Public Schools to prepare students for future success in college and law school, through coursework focused on various aspects of the law. One or two credits is graded pass or fail and one credit is graded A through F.
Art and Museum Law (2 cr.) D/N 896 - Elective - covers the law, people and institutions which constitute the world of the visual arts, including artists, museums, collectors, dealers, publishers and auctioneers. The course will also cover non-legal material geared to shaping practices of art market participants, such as codes and guidelines adopted by art-museum associations, as well as some relevant literature from other academic disciplines. This course may be listed either synchronously or asynchronously online.
Artificial Intelligence and the Law (3) D/N 700 - Elective - charts the trajectory of AI from early beginnings in the 1960s to the present and beyond, with particular emphasis on current efforts at connecting the dots between Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Multimodality in the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI); explores the roles of lawyers in the facilitation of research and beneficial use cases, while also safeguarding society against inherent risks and abuse; compares the regulatory status quo in different countries and jurisdictions and their respective strengths and weaknesses; proposes regulatory approaches to bridge the gap between what we have and what we need.
Aviation Law (3 cr.) D/N 779 - Elective - explores the sources of aviation law and the application of legal principles to aircraft acquisition, operation and taxation, pilot and aircraft mechanic certification, Federal Aviation Regulation and enforcement procedures, airline and airport legal issues, and aviation tort litigation. The course normally provides an opportunity for students to interact with Indianapolis aviation practitioners, who may serve as guest lecturers.
