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The Ph.D. in Law degree program is designed to prepare J.D. graduates for careers as legal scholars and teachers through a doctoral program aimed at the production of a substantial body of academic research and writing under the close supervision of a three-member faculty dissertation committee. Unlike programs designed for students who wish to learn about law from the disciplinary perspectives of the social sciences or the humanities, the Ph.D. in Law is directed at students who wish to pursue advanced studies in law from the perspective of the law. This program offers emerging scholars an opportunity to contribute to the development of law as an academic field, and it provides an alternate pathway into law teaching alongside existing routes such as fellowships, advanced degrees in cognate fields, legal practice, and clerkships.

Because our entering Ph.D. students will have already completed their J.D. degrees, the anticipated course of study toward the Ph.D. in Law degree is three academic years and two summers in residence. In their first two semesters, Ph.D. students will enroll in courses designed to help them acquire the background and research skills needed to complete a dissertation in their field of interest and to prepare them for qualifying examinations that test the depth and breadth of the literacies and skills they have acquired. During their second year, students will prepare a dissertation prospectus and begin work on a dissertation. The dissertation may take the form of either three law review articles or a book-length manuscript and will make up a portfolio of writing that will be essential for success in the job market. Ph.D. students will also gain experience in the classroom, and receive the full support of Yale Law School’s Law Teaching Program , which has had remarkable success in placing graduates in tenure-track positions at leading law schools.

Ph.D. students receive a full-tuition waiver, a health award for health insurance coverage, and a stipend to cover their year-round living expenses, as well as support for participation in national and international conferences.

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Law program are available starting on August 15. The deadline for submission of all materials is December 15. Applicants to the Ph.D. in Law program must complete a J.D. degree at a U.S. law school before they matriculate and begin the Ph.D. program. Any questions about the program may be directed to Gordon Silverstein, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, at [email protected] .

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Online Master of Legal Studies – Contract Management Emphasis

Gain the knowledge you need to navigate contract drafting and review with the Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in contract management degree at Arizona State University. The contract management emphasis can enhance your career opportunities with a comprehensive understanding of business and government contracts.

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Next start date: 08/22/2024

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 30

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Earn your legal studies degree with a contract management emphasis

What is contract management, master contract law basics.

• Apply legal analysis to move ideas and projects forward.
• Evaluate legal issues, including pros and cons, objectively.
• Perform legal research.
• Remove biases from influencing thought.
• Define duties and obligations in contracts.
• Determine consequences for contract breaches.
• Draft contract provisions.
• Effectively read contracts.
• Recognize the implications of contract breaches.
• Successfully enter and legally exit contracts.
• Understand goals focused on contract management.

What is a degree emphasis? Is it the same as a concentration?

• A concentration is a formalized selection of courses within a major. A concentration requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of which at least nine credit hours must be upper division. Your concentration appears on both your ASU diploma and your transcripts.
• An emphasis is a selected topic area defined within the major. It’s typically 9–12 credit hours and doesn’t need to be officially declared. The emphasis will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

Will my legal studies degree say 'online'?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.

Please note your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Legal Studies. Your emphasis in contract management will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

Contract management emphasis courses

Coursework in the program includes topics, such as understanding contract language, commenting on contract drafts and choosing contract terms. Built for customization, a majority of your courses will be electives or related to your emphasis area. Courses may include:

What can I do with contract management skills?

Contract managers can create legally binding agreements, negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts and ensure the contracts are being followed according to the document.

Contract management skills and experience can be useful for several different job markets. Many students in this legal studies program are professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in order to advance in their current field. The emphasis in contract management may help graduates pursue or advance in one of the following careers:

Earn your law degree with renowned, practiced educators

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law faculty has more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. Our world-class faculty provides comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and addresses legal challenges on a global scale.

Apply to earn your legal studies degree

Applicants to the Master of Legal Studies program must fulfill the requirements of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

U.S.-educated applicants can apply through our FastApp process, which streamlines the application process and may allow for an offer of conditional admission to the MLS program while the applicant continues to submit any additional requested documentation. Find more information about the FastApp process here .

FastApp process

Possible outcomes from FastApp submission may include:

• Conditional admission.
• A request for supplementary documents.
• A request to complete the full MLS application with accompanying documents.

  For the FastApp application to be considered complete, it must include:

• An unofficial transcript from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
• Resume that does not exceed three typed pages.

If a decision cannot be made from a FastApp, our admissions team may request additional information from an applicant, including any or all of the following:

• Writing sample.
• Explanations to affirmative answers to any conduct questions.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Transcripts from all institutions attended, including the transcript showing a bachelor's degree was conferred.

Application requirements

A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of an applicant’s bachelor's program is preferred. Prospective students may earn admission with a cumulative GPA below 3.00 if the other assets included in the application package are strong, such as but not limited to:

• A personal statement that addresses a low GPA or inconsistent academic performance.
• Improved academic performance in subsequent degrees.
• Significant work history since completing a bachelor’s degree.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application.
• Official* transcripts.
• CV or resume.

*Transcripts can be unofficial through the FastApp process. Official transcripts reflecting degree conferral(s) will be required if an applicant is admitted.

Additional admission information

If English isn’t your native language and you haven’t completed a bachelor’s degree or higher at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., you must provide evidence of English proficiency .

Study at one of the best law schools in the country

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU is one of the top schools in the nation, providing personalized and practical legal education. Offering more than 250 unique courses, students can tailor their educational experiences to meet their unique interests. Our bar passage achievements and peer-reviewed U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight our dedication to preparing students for success.

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Government Contract Law

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Understand the legal issues related to government contracts, the rules that apply and how the facts determine the outcome of the case. Read and discuss actual cases that illustrate the contract issues covered.

Consider the legal issues related to appropriations, authority, the Christian Doctrine, intellectual property, sealed bidding, simplified acquisitions, competitive negotiation, late bids or proposals, responsibility, unfair competitive advantage, conflicts of interest, the set aside Rule of Two, the Severin Doctrine, constructive changes, terminations, suspensions of work, differing site conditions, contract fraud, ethical considerations and unfair competitive advantage.

Who Should Attend?

All acquisition professionals including Contracting Officers, Project/Program Managers, and CORs, and other administrative and legal personnel involved with government contracts.

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Explain the legal and regulatory framework of government contracting.

Identify the legal requirements of sealed bidding, simplified acquisitions, and negotiation in the contract award process.

Explain protest and dispute legal remedies and the roles of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Civilian and Armed Services Boards of Contract Appeals.

Day one of five

The Uniqueness of the Government as a Contractor

• General considerations
• Appropriations and fiscal laws
• Advance payments

Contract Formation Principles

• Introduction
• Prerequisites to contract formation
• Implied contracts
• Unenforceable contracts
• Rights of third parties

Authority of Government Agents

• Types of authority
• Who acts for the government
• Unauthorized acts

The Statutory and Regulatory Framework

• Regulations
• The Christian Doctrine
• The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA)
• Intellectual Property

Day two of five

Miscellaneous Acquisition Procedures

• Simplified acquisition procedures
• Federal supply schedules
• Task order and delivery order contracting
• Commercial item acquisition

Sealed Bidding

• Specifications
• Soliciting bids
• Responsiveness
• Mistakes in bids
• Bid evaluation and award
• Effecting award
• Rejection of bids
• Two-step sealed bidding

Responsibility, Suspension, Debarment

• Responsibility

Day three of five

Competitive Proposals

• When negotiation is authorized
• Restrictions on competition
• Evaluation factors
• Award on initial proposal basis
• The competitive range
• Discussions
• Evaluation and selection
• Ethical considerations and unfair competitive advantage
• Price and cost analysis

Day four of five

Types of Contracts

• Fixed-price contracts
• Cost-reimbursement contracts (negotiated procurements only, not sealed bidding)
• Other contract types

Day five of five

Socioeconomic Considerations

• Small business
• Labor standards
• Equal employment
• Preferred products
• Environment

Subcontracting

• Desirability
• Government-subcontractor relationships

Contract Administration

• Change clause
• Suspension of work
• Differing site conditions clause
• Inspection and acceptance
• Termination for convenience clause
• Default clause
• Assignment of claims

Disputes and Remedies

• Contract award disputes
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• Contract fraud
• Extraordinary relief

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The University of Dayton School of Law offers a 100% online Government Contracting program with live and interactive classes where you can receive your Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) in as little as one year.

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NCMA Contract Management Standard™

The Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) in Government Contracting & Procurement program at UDSL considers and uses the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) ANSI-approved  Contract Management Standard™ (CMS)  as the basis of its program and course curricula to enable our students' proficiency and skills they need to succeed in the workforce. The program's alignment with the CMS prepares our students for NCMA's certification exams, such as the Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA)  certification, which demonstrates proficiency in the CMS and is a strong stepping stone into the contract management profession. Adoption of the CMS demonstrates our continued commitment to driving student success through instruction of the phases, domains, competencies, and skills that are common across the contract management profession and career advancement. 

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Generous financial aid, military and veteran benefits, and corporate and government tuition deferment, assistance, and reimbursement options are available to eligible participants. Read more about financial aid .

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The Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) in Government Contracting & Procurement program at UDSL considers and uses the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) ANSI-approved  Contract Management Standard™ (CMS)  as the basis of its program and course curricula to enable our students' proficiency and skills they need to succeed in the workforce.

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At what point is an offer official?

Every research job/position I've ever had, I have had some sort of "informal" (verbal, via email) offer, followed by me showing up the first day of work to sign the contract and start. This is in Europe, where salaries for such positions are regulated and public knowledge so there was nothing to negotiate.

However, in conversations with people outside of academia, they view this as highly irregular. So I was wondering at what point an offer becomes "official"? At what point would you start thanking your references, rejecting other offers, looking for a new apartment, ..? When you get the "informal" offer, when you get a "formal" offer letter, when you sign the contract?

For me, the moment there's an offer ("we would like to offer you the position") and an acceptance (regardless of the form), it's "official" and I will start the process of notifying everyone and making arrangements if a move is necessary. Is this naive?

PS: I'm posting here rather than over at the Workplace StackExchange because I think this is an area where academia might differ from other jobs. If working in industry, I would never consider anything official until a contract has been signed.

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• academia.stackexchange.com/questions/99663/… –  Anonymous Physicist Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 1:56
• 3 To me, this seems very irregular in the academic setting, too. Nodody that I know would reject other offers before an official and legally binding contract is signed. The same is true vice versa - no academic institute would settle the candidate search before a contract has been signed. I am writing this from a central Europe perspective (Germany, Netherlands, Austria) - apparently there are differences across regions and maybe even disciplines. –  LuckyPal Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 8:20
• @LuckyPal I had a German university already listing what courses I'd be teaching on their website at a moment where I hadn't signed anything yet. As a postdoc in the UK, I didn't sign anything that really looked like an employment contract to me during my 4 year position. –  Arno Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 14:49
• @Arno interesting. This confirms that there are large differences. My experience is mainly with medical universities. At my current institution it is not possible to start working within ~4 weeks after signing the initial contract, as you need a medical examination and a confirmation from the staff council (which you are only eligible for with a signed contract :) ) before you receive an email account, network access, etc. Of course, informally, people may already start writing grants, preparing teaching material, etc. but in now way does this guarantee that they will actually get the job. –  LuckyPal Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 16:23
• @Arno anecdotally, I was also listed at a institution's website as their statistician before the contract was signed. Then, the start of the position got actually delayed by 6 months due to some adminstrative issues. If I would have trusted the oral agreement, I would have been screwed! Probably, the listing on their website is kind of a legally binding job offer, but I highly doubt it is fun to sue an academic institute for the equivalent of a few months salary. –  LuckyPal Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 16:34

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This is essentially a legal question, relating to when binding legal relations exist between an employer and a prospective employee. If you would like to understand this well, you should have a look into the basics of contract law, particularly in the context of workplace law. Contract law generally recognises a legally-binding contract to exist once there has been an offer and acceptance , even if this has not yet been formalised in a written "contract". So as a general rule, if they have verbally offered you a position and you have said yes, that is a legally binding contract.** Often the communication of an offer/acceptance is done by email, in which case there is also documented evidence of offer/acceptance. The purpose of a formal document is to set out the relevant terms of employment, and to act as evidence of the agreement and its terms.

So, your general position that it is "official" once there is an offer and acceptance is correct. The only potentially naive part about this is to consider whether you have evidence of the offer/agreement, whether the other party will be honest about this in the event of a dispute, and whether the terms of the agreement are sufficiently specified to avoid too much wriggle-room on the other end. If there is a dispute over the agreement, and it was purely verbal, are they going to admit that an offer was made? Will they characterise it accurately? Will they assert that it was conditional on anything? Can you prove your asserted position? For that reason, when I am dealing with these things, I will generally ask them to send me an email with their offer and I will email back with acceptance; that is enough to ensure that there is a binding agreement that I can prove .

You should also bear in mind that some offer of employment come subject to various conditions (e.g., background checks, probationary period, etc.) and their verbal/email offer might refer generally to conditions that are not yet fully specified until you see the formal "contract". For this reason, it is generally a good idea to wait until you see this formal document, to ensure that you are in agreement with them about any required conditions, etc., for your employment. If you are unsure of the legal status of your agreement, contact an employment lawyer and they can assist you.

** Even before this, if the employer has led you to believe you have a position with them, and then you don't get it, they can sometimes be liable for misleading or deceptive conduct.

• While the first two paragraphs seem factually correct, only the third paragraph is actually relevant to academic practice. –  Anonymous Physicist Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 15:46

In universities, if you do not have a contract signed by yourself and the appropriate university official, you do not have a job.

This is more consistent in academia than it is in "industry" because "industry" includes the informal economy where contracts are not written.

• 4 Oddly enough, my experience is the exact opposite. I suspect that your answer is not widely applicable and would benefit from more context: Legally, a written, signed and countersigned contract is ironclad. In Europe, a verbal contract (or acceptance of an email offer) is as binding, even if the employer's representative can't extend the offer (but the candidate may reasonably assume they can). Verbal is harder to prove, so whether the point is worth litigating is another topic entirely. This is likely to depend on the local legal framework. Which will affect the incidence of withdrawn offers. –  MvZ Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 10:03
• @MvZ My answer is about academic customs, not law. Legally, a verbal contract is binding in most cases, but that's not relevant because academia does not do that. –  Anonymous Physicist Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 15:44
• 1 In your answers, you sometimes make sweeping generalizations that may not apply to the complex variety of the academic world. For instance, for this one, I don't have a contract signed by myself, but this notwithstanding I have had a permanent position for 22 years now, receiving regular salary. How is this possible? Because I've been hired by a so called rectoral decree which does not require the signature of a contract. This has somehow the unpleasant consequence that when I have to hire an apartment, if I have to go abroad for long periods, I don't have anything to show that I have a job! –  Massimo Ortolano Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 16:11
• 1 @AnonymousPhysicist What I'm suggesting is that you simply modify your answer to sound less as "it's like this and it's universally set in stone". Adding the corner of the world of your experience, or using adverbs like frequently , typically , in many cases etc. would help a lot smoothing certain claims. –  Massimo Ortolano Commented Jan 10, 2022 at 16:17
• 2 @MassimoOrtolano To some extent, this is also true as a civil servant in Germany (i.e. professors in most German states): As a civil servant, you get appointed, rather than signing a contract. Nevertheless, you do get an appointment certificate, which you can show whenever you would show your contract otherwise. –  user151413 Commented Jan 11, 2022 at 22:40

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M.S.L. candidates must complete 24 credits in order to graduate. Students must enroll in the following required government procurement classes: Government Contracts Overview (6518) (to be taken in the first semester), Formation of Government Contracts (6502), Performance of Government Contracts (6503), Government Procurement of IP (6512), Analytical Writing (6519), Cybersecurity Law and Policy (6879), and Tech Foundations for Cybersecurity (6885) or Cybersecurity Law and Technology (6890). Students must also write a research paper completed in a government procurement seminar course or in the graduate independent legal writing course (6696). Learn more about this degree at Beyond the FAR .

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• Increases to clothing and shoe allowances across the unit, including provision of these allowances to additional groups of employees.
• Increased pay rates for employees providing peer-to-peer on the job training.
• Increased eligibility for shift differential.
• Support for tipped employees with retirement savings.

We are committed to continuing to bargain with the UAW to reach a new agreement.

The university is aware that the UAW has voted to authorize a strike and has scheduled a rally for today at Bailey Hall. If a strike is called, employees represented by the UAW may decide to join the strike or they may elect to report to work. We respect employees’ right to make this decision.

If the UAW calls a strike, the university has contingency plans in place to maintain essential services. Any shifts in operations, such as reduced dining hours or offerings, will be communicated on a rolling basis as these impacts may vary day to day. Employees with questions should consult with their supervisors for additional guidance on contingency plans.

The university continues to bargain in good faith. We remain hopeful we will find common ground on the remaining open issues and reach a tentative agreement acceptable to the employees represented by the UAW.

Christine Lovely Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

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