Instructor(s): Edward Iacobucci, Jamie Shulman
Pre-requisites/Co-requisites
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Externship

Note: 1 credit (ungraded)

This externship seminar will meet exclusively six times, twice early in the term, twice mid-term, and twice towards the end of the term. The meetings will be on Tuesdays and Thursday from 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM. During the Fall 2024 term, the course will meet specifically on Tuesday, September 17, Thursday, September 19, Tuesday, October 22, Thursday, October 24, Tuesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 28.  

The goal of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Externship is to provide students with hands-on experience in working with start-up companies. Students will be placed with Toronto lawyers who provide advice to start up clients. This companion seminar will help students with a combination of insights from theory and experience that will illuminate the challenges and opportunities associated with providing legal advice to fledgling, innovative enterprises.

Students enrolled in year-long Innovation and Entrepreneurship externships must participate in the fall seminar.

Evaluation
In order to receive credit, students must attend and participate in the seminar sessions and will be required to submit a 10 page (2500 word) reflection. Time permitting, students will make a brief presentation on their paper topic in class.
Academic year
2024 - 2025

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
1
Hours
2

Enrolment

Maximum
13

13 JD

Schedule

T: 8:30 - 10:20 am
Th: 8:30 - 10:20 am
(Sept. 17, Sept. 19, Oct. 22, Oct. 24, Nov. 26, Nov. 28)