Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program provided focuses on the study of law, specifically highlighting a course titled "775 Corporate Ethics." This course is a one-credit seminar that explores the role of the corporate ethics office in ensuring an ethical corporate culture. It delves into the critical factors behind past corporate scandals, changes in the regulatory environment, and the structure and scope of responsibility of today's corporate ethics office.

Course Details

• Course Number: 775
• Course Credits: 1
• Evaluation Method:
  • In-class exercise
  • Class participation
• Instructor: J. Scott Merrell
• Course Type: Seminar
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system
• Degree Requirements:
  • JD elective
  • IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
  • IntlLLM Business Cert

Course Description

This course is designed to be highly interactive, with a focus on the important role played by the corporate ethics office and its relationship with senior management and the board of directors of a corporation. It aims to explore the critical factors behind corporate scandals, changes in the regulatory environment, and the necessary structure and scope of responsibility of the corporate ethics office to address these challenges. The course does not include an exam.

Offerings by Semester

The course has been offered in various semesters, including:

• Spring 2025
• Spring 2024
• Spring 2023
• Fall 2021
• Fall 2020
• Fall 2019
• Fall 2018
• Fall 2017
• Spring 2016

Academic Information

• Academic Advising: Available
• Academic Calendar: Provided
• Course Browser: Accessible
• Degree Requirements: Outlined for JD, IntlLLM-SJD-EXC, and IntlLLM Business Cert
• Clinics and Externships: Offered
• Legal Writing: Includes resources and student scholarship opportunities
• Study Abroad: Available
• Registration Portal: Accessible
• Exam Information: Provided
• Bar Application: Supported
• Staff: Available for assistance

General Information

• Location: 210 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708
• Map: Available
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• Accessibility: Information available

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