2008-2009 Catalog - United States Air Force Academy

Law 340. Business Law. In-depth study of the law governing U.S. commerce and business organizations. Emphasis is placed
on contracts, formation of business organizations and laws which regulate the workplace environment.
Law 351. U.S. Constitutional Law. In-depth analysis of Supreme Court decisions having a fundamental impact on the
American legal system, government, and citizens. Topics include the legal definition of war powers and aspects of the Bill of
Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.
Law 360. Law and Literature. In-depth study of selected literary works which deal with law as well as the literary qualities
found in court opinions by noted jurists and in editorial journalism. Primary emphasis on developing persuasive writing skills,
and secondary emphasis on oral analysis of subject texts.
Law 361. Modern Application of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). A detailed overview of the modern requirements
and restrictions on military operations, with particular emphasis on combat operations between military forces. Analysis
of the legal framework that guides an officer at the strategic and operational level. Special focus on the Geneva and Hague
Conventions, along with more current agreements such as the Landmine treaty, and Rome/International Criminal court treaty.
Law 421. Law for Commanders. A continuation and expansion of Law 220, Law for Air Force Officers. Focus is on legal
problems and issues of command and use of command tools. Examines command authority over military personnel, command
authority over civilians living or working on base, military administrative law, and common legal concerns facing commanders
and commanders’ subordinates.
Law 456. National Security Law. Examination of the domestic and international legal authority affecting U.S. national
security matters and the command and control of the key instruments of national security, focusing on the U.S. military. Topics
include: Presidential and Congressional treaty and war powers under the Constitution; command and control of the military
under the modern national security system; legal authority for the international use of force; intelligence and information
security law; terrorism and unconventional warfare; and domestic uses of military and the Posse Comitatus Act.
Law 461. International Law. Study of the legal principles which govern relations among nations. Students study the
historical development of international law and important principles which govern relations among nations today. Topics
include: options for settlement of disputes; the law which affects military operations and the status of U.S. forces stationed
overseas; roles and powers of international organizations; and the law of the sea.
Law 485. Contemporary Problems and the Law. Seminar on the legal implications of contemporary social, economic, and
political problems and the ability of the American legal system to solve those problems. This course affords the student the
opportunity to integrate knowledge and expertise acquired in other law courses and further hone their analytical skills as they
identify and seek to understand and resolve the complex legal issues they are likely to encounter following graduation.
Law 495. Special Topics. Selected topic or topics in law.
Law 499. Independent Study. Study and research in a legal topic or topics of choice for students who have demonstrated
their ability for advanced study in regularly offered enrichment courses. Topics and meetings arranged with the instructor.
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