This page lists all currently offered McKinney courses & their official course descriptions in alphabetical order.
All Courses
U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802 - Externship - The externship is with the Office of the United States Trustee of the U.S. Department of Justice. Students will receive exposure to consumer bankruptcy law through examining basic bankruptcy case documents and observing meetings of creditors and court hearings in consumer cases; students will receive exposure to corporate reorganization law through examining Chapter 11 case documents and pleadings and observing meetings of creditors and court hearings in Chapter 11 cases.
U.S. Constitutional Law for LL.M. Students (2 cr.) D/N 615 - Graduate - provides an introductory level survey of U.S. constitutional law. the course includes discussions of the impact of the Constitution on fundamental concepts of criminal law (Amendments IV, V, VI, and VII), of civil law (Amendments I and XIV), and of powers – and limits on the powers – of branches of the national government (supremacy clause, enumerated powers, Amendment X). Enrollment is limited to LL.M. students who obtained their law degree outside the United States.
United States Attorney's Office (2 or 3 cr.) D802 - Externship - The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana is offering externships for well qualified, highly motivated, and diverse 2L and 3L candidates who attend Indiana University's McKinney School of Law. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and represent the United States in all federal appeals arising in the district. Chosen students will primarily assist Assistant United States Attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, briefs and pleadings; assisting with case evaluations; preparing counsel for court appearances and oral arguments; and providing trial support. The office will endeavor to expose clerks to various practice areas, providing them with opportunities to produce strong samples of written work, to gain exposure to different types of law, observe court proceedings, and to develop other skills used in legal advocacy. Students are required to spend two full days weekly for thirteen weeks—a minimum of 200 hours are required for this externship. Those hours over 150 can be counted as pro bono. For the Spring, the application window is September 25—October 20, 2023. For further information as to qualifications, accommodations, and requirements, please visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdin/externships-spring-2024-iu-mckinney-students.
US Bankruptcy Court Diversity Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802 - Externship - Student externs move among chambers in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana during the fall, spring, or summer term. These externships require a great deal of research and writing and also include opportunity to observe court proceedings, meet with judges and their clerks, meet with the Bankruptcy Trustee, and may include engagement with counsel for parties. Bankruptcy Court externs may not be employed at a law firm during the period of their externship. The diversity externship is meant to strengthen the bankruptcy bar with candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. All are welcome to apply. (May not be offered every term.)
USA Track & Field Externship (2 to 3 cr.) D802 - Externship - Students provide assistance to the legal department at USA Track & Field, a not-for-profit organization recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of track and field. The USATF legal department is responsible for managing corporate governance, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution systems, mediation, contract drafting and negotiation, handling anti-doping matters, and advising USATF leadership on legal and policy matters. This placement provides law students with opportunities to develop key analytical and research skills and to learn about legal challenges facing national governing bodies in the Olympic movement.
