Course Descriptions

LAW 263 - Contract Law

2 Credit

Provides students with the basic theory of contract law, sample contracts from a variety of specialized practice areas, supplemental cases, and the opportunity to draft simple contracts. Included in the course are the basic contract requirements, contract provisions in selected specialized practice areas, the Statute of Frauds, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Students learn key contract terms, sample clauses, perform exercises, draft simple contracts, and conduct case analysis.

Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): PLS 260 or concurrent enrollment; or permission of Program Director.

Course Learning Outcomes
1.Describe the necessary elements to form a legally binding contract.
2.Illustrate various defenses to contract formation that can be raised under the common law of contracts and pursuant to the Statute of Frauds.
3.Categorize key contract terms as they relate to various types of contracts.
4.Prepare a simple contract.

Course Offered Spring

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Intersession 2026
Spring Semester 2026