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Fall 2017
LAW826  AS  CYBER CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE PRACTICUM I

Course Description
Students will work for CCRI in one or more of three teams: Legislative and Tech Policy, Communications, and Fundraising. The projects will potentially include legislative drafting at both the state and federal level; legal research, amicus briefs and testimony on relevant legislation and significant cases; collaboration with tech industry leaders on anti-harassment policies; community outreach, victim support, and training programs for law enforcement and educational institutions; and fundraising efforts. Students must be currently taking or have previously taken Law, Policy, and Technology and must submit a letter explaining their interest in the practicum to Professor Franks.

Credits: 1-3 (varies depending on number of hours worked)



Course Schedule
None

Course Frequency

Course Information

Credits: 2
Pass/Fail Option: Yes
Prerequisite: Law, Policy, and Technology; Civil Rights Litigation; or The Wire
Corequisite: Law, Policy, and Technology; Civil Rights Litigation; or The Wire
Method of Evaluation: Varies according to project
Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
Skills Requirement
Special Attributes: None
Course Delivery:

Special Restrictions: By Application ONLY. Students interested in this Practicum should email Prof.Frank with a statement of interest.
Law Track(s): None
Bar Subject(s): None
Concentration(s): None
Course Book(s): TBD/None      
First Class Assignment(s): TBD/None

 
Professor(s)


Biography
Contact Information:
Email: mafranks@law.miami.edu
Phone: 305-284-5345
Office: G385



Contact Information:
Email: holly@cybercivilrights.org