Program Requirements
The 45-credit LL.M. program, thesis option, in Air and Space Law is a research-intensive graduate program focused on developing research interests into a thesis project under the supervision of a faculty member. Graduate-level courses on theoretical and methodological approaches to legal writing complement the research work and thesis completion process, and courses in specific areas of knowledge related to the candidate's research interests complete the program's credit requirements.
Candidates must remain in residence for three terms for which full-time fees will be charged. The third term, usually devoted to thesis research, may be taken the Summer of the first year. If the thesis is not completed in this time, students must register for additional sessions as needed. All degree requirements must be completed within a maximum of three years of the date of first registration.
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
As part of the course Master's Thesis 1, a thesis candidate must provide a protocol to his or her supervisor setting out details as to the thesis topic, the deadlines for the completion of the various thesis courses, and the schedule of meetings with the thesis supervisor. Modifications to the protocol must be made in writing and submitted to the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies).
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ASPL 690 Master's Thesis 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Preparation of thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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ASPL 691 Master's Thesis 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Preparation of literature review.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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ASPL 692 Master's Thesis 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Thesis research report.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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ASPL 693 Master's Thesis 4 (12 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Completion of thesis.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Required Courses (12 credits)
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ASPL 633 Public International Air Law (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Sources of public international law relating to the air space and its aeronautical uses. International aviation organizations and their law-making functions. Legal responses to aviation terrorism.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Correia, Vincent (Fall)
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ASPL 636 Private International Air Law (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Sources of private international air law. Conflicts of laws. Unification of law of liability. Liability for damage on the surface, liability of the ATC and CNS/ATM providers. Rights in aircraft and their international recognition.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Weber, Ludwig (Fall)
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ASPL 637 Space Law: General Principles (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Examination of the role of international law in the regulation of outer space activities.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Harrington, Andrea (Fall)
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LAWG 601 Communication 1 (1.5 credits)
Overview
Law General : Key writing and research strategies for graduate students in law.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Abram, Zachary (Fall)
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LAWG 602 Communication 2 (1.5 credits)
Overview
Law General : Key writing and research strategies for graduate students in law.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Abram, Zachary (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): LAWG 601.
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
3 credits from the following:
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CMPL 610 Legal Research Methodology 1 (1.5 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Legal research methodology, including electronic legal research and the formulation of research plans.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Sheppard, Colleen (Fall)
Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CMPL 610, CMPL 610D1/D2 prior to 202109.
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CMPL 611 Legal Research Methodology 2 (1.5 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Legal research methodology, including electronic legal research and the finalization of research plans.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Sheppard, Colleen (Winter)
Prerequisite: CMPL 610
Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CMPL 610, CMPL 610D1/D2 prior to 202109.
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CMPL 641 Theoretical Approaches to Law (3 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Introduction to a variety of theoretical approaches to legal scholarship.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Antaki, Mark; Rosenblum, Darren (Fall)
6 credits at the 500 level or higher, chosen from among Faculty offerings (including ASPL offerings).
