Student Accessibility Services:

• The University of Miami School of Law is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of our diverse student body. If you have a disability (including physical or mental health challenges) and need academic accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services via email at access@miami.edu. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive; students are encouraged to contact the office and inquire about any disability-related needs within the first weeks of the semester. Please note as well that faculty members do not handle requests for disability accommodations.

Class Recordings:

• Students are expressly prohibited from recording any part of this course. Meetings of this course might be recorded by the University. Any recordings will be available to students registered for this class as they are intended to supplement the classroom experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate University policies and maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings may not be reproduced, shared with those not enrolled in the class, or uploaded to other online environments. If the instructor or a University of Miami office plans any other uses for the recordings beyond this class, students identifiable in the recordings will be notified to request consent prior to such use.

Title IX:

• The University of Miami seeks to maintain a safe learning, living, and working environment free from all types of sexual misconduct including but not limited to: Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sex- or Gender-Based Discrimination, Sexual Assault (including Sexual Battery), Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment, and Stalking. This also includes protection from discrimination for pregnant students. For additional information about the University’s efforts to prevent, stop, and address sexual misconduct, including resources and reporting options, please visit https://titleix.miami.edu/ and/or contact the University’s Title IX Office (Title IX Office/Contact Information).

• Attendance is required. Given that we meet only 13 times, it is crucial not to miss class if at all possible.
• Any student who misses more than 3 classes, for any reason, is subject to being withdrawn from class.
• Your final grade is subject to being lowered if you miss class on the day when you are scheduled to do an in-class seminar presentation, unless there are compelling reasons. You will have choices as to dates so you can plan in advance.
• The Law School’s A/V Department will record all classes. If you miss a class, you can access the recording through the Blackboard page for the course. (This is the only thing for which you need to access Blackboard; everything else is available through this page.) Viewing the recording does not make up for an absence.

Honor Code and Academic Integrity: