Special Problems in Corporate Law: Offshore Financial Transactions, Cayman Islands
LAW-7409-601 CRN 28597
2 credits
This course is a combined classroom and field experience in the Cayman Islands designed to provide a foundation for the examination of international business and tax strategies and related policy issues. The course will provide introductory knowledge and concepts to students, so that, as part of their legal practice, they will be able to assist clients in evaluating international business strategies. Students will study the various business goals that may motivate U.S. corporations to organize and utilize offshore business entities, and will examine the broader policy and legal issues related to the use of such entities. Most importantly, students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with professionals and policy-makers from the Cayman Islands.
Application required and due November 10. Application deadline for all Global Field Study Courses: November 10, 2016.
Prerequisite: (1) Business Associations I (may be taken concurrently); (2) International Business Transactions; (3) Taxation of Business Entities (may be taken concurrently). (3Ls and 2Ls only).
Schedule: The course will include both U.S. and Cayman class sessions.
The Cayman sessions will meet during the week of March 13-18, 2017 (spring break).
The class sessions at the law school will meet for orientation on February 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. and for class on March 3, March 24, and April 21 from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Attendance requirements: Students must attend the entire classroom component to earn credit in the course. An absence for any reason will result in administrative withdrawal from the course.
All Global Field Study Courses will be in three segments for a total of 2 credits graded:
1: Prepration (6 hours of class time or equivalent)
2: Trip (approximately 6-10 days depending on the course)
3: Debrief and Reflection Exercises (6 hours of class time or equivalent)
Cayman Islands Spring Break Course: All three segments will be completed in the Spring 2017 semester for a total of 2 credits.
Course Fee: $2,500 to cover airfare, lodging, meals, and administrative fees. Tuition will be assessed at the same rate as for all other law school courses.
Payment Deadlines: When registering and accepted into the course, you will be billed automatically (You will be responsible for the course fee even if you fail to complete the course.)
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Contemporary Issues in Water Resources: U.S. Mexico Water-Food Nexus, Guanajuato, Mexico - Spring Break 2017
LAW-7900-609 CRN 28539
2 Credits
This Spring Break course (March 2017) will provide a comparative analysis of the role of water, agriculture, and food production in Texas and Guanajuato, Mexico. It will include an analysis of the biophysical, social, legal, and institutional factors in decision-making. Exposure to cultural, institutional, social, political, regulatory, and economic differences among countries is crucial to developing strong critical thinking skills. The readings and lectures will cover the fundamental principles that are necessary for understanding water issues in both countries.
Application required and due November 10. Application deadline for all Global Field Study Courses: November 10, 2016.
Prerequisite: One year in law school in the full-time or part-time program
Schedule: The course will include both U.S. and Guanajuato, Mexico class sessions.
The law school class sessions will meet on Fridays, January 27, February 10, and February 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
The Mexico sessions will meet during the week of March 13-17, 2017 (spring break).
Attendance requirements: Students must attend the entire classroom component to earn credit in the course. An absence for any reason will result in administrative withdrawal from the course.
All Global Field Study Courses will be in three segments for a total of 2 credits graded:
1: Prepration (6 hours of class time or equivalent)
2: Trip (approximately 6-10 days depending on the course)
3: Debrief and Reflection Exercises (6 hours of class time or equivalent)
Mexico Spring Break Course: All three segments will be completed in the Spring 2017 semester for a total of 2 credits.
Course Fee: $2,500 to cover airfare, lodging in multi-person rooms at the Texas A&M’s Hacienda Santa Clara Study Center, meals, and administrative fees. Tuition will be assessed at the same rate as for all other law school courses.
Payment Deadlines: When registering and accepted into the course, you will be billed automatically (You will be responsible for the course fee even if you fail to complete the course.)