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Deals I

Current Offerings

Deals I (1016): Most of the materials consist of case studies of business transactions (and no case law). We will use those case studies to analyze the economics underlying a wide range of business transactions and the contractual terms and structures used to respond to underlying economic challenges. During the second quarter, in Deals II, we will explore deals in greater detail by studying several complex transactions in full. For this part of the course, students will be divided into groups and will be assigned one deal to analyze. Each group will give a presentation of its deal to the class, and in the following class, a lawyer or other participant in the deal will come to class to present the deal based on his or her experience. We study new deals each year. Deals we have studied over the years have included movie financings, biotech alliances, venture capital financings, joint ventures, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and more. Special Instructions: This course is open to all students and required for Global Quarter. Students who take Deals I in the Winter must take Deals II in the Spring (and those who do not take Deals I in the Winter may not take Deals II in the Spring). There is no exam in the Winter Term. An In-School exam will be given in the Spring Term. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, class presentation, written assignments, group paper (first and second draft), and exam. Early drop deadline: Students may not drop this course after the first week of class. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available at https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/consent-of-instructor-forms/. There is no background required for the course. I use the consent form two reasons: (a) to ensure diversity across 2L, 3L and advanced degree students; and (b) to learn more about you, since we will working together for much of the year.

Sections

Deals I | LAW 1016 Section 01 Class #1086

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent 30
  • Graduation Requirements:
    • PW-Professional Writing Requirement for Law Degree
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO5 - Ability to Communicate Orally
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Business Law

  • 2023-2024 Winter ( )
  • Tue, Thu
  • Room: LAW 280A

Past Offerings

Deals I (1016): This course applies economic concepts to the practice of structuring business transactions. The course extends over two quarters. In the Fall quarter it will meet four hours per week. In the Winter quarter, it will meet ONLY FOR FIVE WEEKS for four hours per week--for 2 units of course credit. During those five weeks, the course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday. Exactly which five weeks the course will meet will be announced during the Winter quarter. This will involve scheduling with outside guests, but I will make every effort to schedule those five weeks for the first half of the quarter. Students enrolled in the course must take both quarters. All of the first quarter will be spent in a traditional classroom setting but with untraditional materials. Most of the materials consist of case studies of business transactions (and no case law). We will use those case studies to analyze the economics underlying a wide range of business transactions and the contractual terms and structures used to respond to underlying economic challenges. During the second quarter, we will explore deals in greater detail by studying five complex transactions in full. For this part of the course, students will be divided into groups and will be assigned one of the five deals. Each group will give a presentation of its deal to the class, and in the following class, a lawyer or other participant in the deal will come to class to present the deal based on his or her experience. We study five new deals each year. Deals we have studied over the years have included movie financings, biotech alliances, venture capital financings, cross-border joint ventures, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and more. Special Instructions: Students who have not taken the course in the Fall cannot register for it in the Winter, and those who took it in the Fall must register for it in the Winter. There is no exam in Winter Term. An In-School exam will be given at the conclusion of the course in the Winter Term. Grades will be given at the end of the second quarter and will be applied to both quarters. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, class presentation, written assignments, group paper (first and second draft), and exam. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available at https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/consent-of-instructor-forms/. I use the consent form two reasons: (a) to ensure diversity across 2L, 3L and advanced degree students; and (b) simply to learn more about those of you with whom I will be working in the course. There is no background required for the course.

Sections

Deals I | LAW 1016 Section 01 Class #1108

  • 4 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2022-2023 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent 30
  • Graduation Requirements:
    • PW-Professional Writing Requirement for Law Degree
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO5 - Ability to Communicate Orally
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Business Law

  • 2022-2023 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available

Deals I (1016): This course applies economic concepts to the practice of structuring business transactions. The course extends over two quarters. In the Winter quarter it will meet three hours per week. In the Spring quarter, it will meet ONLY FOR FIVE WEEKS for four hours per week--for 2 units of course credit. During those five weeks, it will meet on Tuesday and Thursday. Exactly which five weeks the course will meet will be announced during the Winter quarter. Students enrolled in the course must take both quarters. All of the first quarter will be spent in a traditional classroom setting but with untraditional materials. Most of the materials consist of case studies of business transactions (and no case law). We will use those case studies to analyze the economics underlying a wide range of business transactions and the contractual terms and structures used to respond to underlying economic challenges. During the second quarter, we will explore deals in greater detail by studying five complex transactions in full. For this part of the course, students will be divided into groups and will be assigned one of the five deals. Each group will give a presentation of its deal to the class, and in the following class, a lawyer or other participant in the deal will come to class to present the deal based on his or her experience. We study five new deals each year. Deals we have studied over the years have included movie financings, biotech alliances, venture capital financings, cross-border joint ventures, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and more. Special Instructions: Students enrolled in the course must take both quarters. Students who have not taken the course in the Winter cannot register for it in the Spring, and those who took it in the Winter must register for it in the Spring. There is no exam in Winter Term. An In-School exam will be given at the conclusion of the course in the Spring Term. Grades will be given at the end of the second quarter and will be applied to both quarters. I use the consent form two reasons: (a) to ensure diversity across 2L, 3L and advanced degree students; and (b) simply to learn more about those of you with whom I will be working in the course. There is no background required for the course. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, class presentation, written assignments, group paper (first and second draft), and exam. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available at https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/consent-of-instructor-forms/. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline.

Sections

Deals I | LAW 1016 Section 01 Class #1071

  • 3 Units
  • Grading: Law Honors/Pass/Restrd Cr/Fail
  • 2021-2022 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent 30
  • Graduation Requirements:
    • PW-Professional Writing Requirement for Law Degree
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO5 - Ability to Communicate Orally
    • LO7 - Professional Skills
  • Course Category:
    • Business Law

  • 2021-2022 Winter
    Schedule No Longer Available
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