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3. Students may not count more than a combined total of eight units of directed research projects and policy lab practica

toward graduation unless the additional counted units are approved in advance by the Petitions Committee. Such

approval will be granted only for good cause shown. Even in the case of a successful petition for additional units, a

student cannot receive a letter grade for more than eight units of independent research (Policy Lab practicum,

Directed Research, Senior Thesis, and/or Research Track). Any units taken in excess of eight will be graded on a

mandatory pass basis. For detailed information, see “Directed Research/Policy Labs” in the SLS Student Handbook.

3a) How many units have you taken of directed research and/or policy lab practica combined? __________

Important Reminder: In accordance with ABA accreditation standards, JD students may not count toward the JD

graduation requirement more than thirty-one (31) quarter units of the following types of coursework: externships, directed

research, practica, policy labs, senior thesis, research track, courses taken outside the Law School, and moot court

(Kirkwood competition).

4. On a separate sheet of paper (typed), please complete 4a, 4b, and 4c below (label your answers 4a, 4b, & 4c):

4a)

Has this research or written work been, or will it be, used in connection with any other course or project?

If yes, explain.

4b)

Describe, IN DETAIL, the research in which you will engage, the topic and nature of the written work

you will submit.

4c)

How is the research likely to result in a significant scholarly contribution?

5. Student Signature:

Signature ______________________________________________ Date ___________________

6. LAW SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBER ACTION (To be completed by Law School Faculty Member.):

I have agreed to supervise the Directed Research project described in this petition.

Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date________________

7. Attention J.S.D., J.S.M. & L.L.M. students.

Print the name of your adviser _________________________________and obtain approval signature below.

Adviser Signature ________________________________________________ Date________________

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