LGLS - 621 Government Contracting

(3 hrs.)

This course will provide students with an overview of the procurement laws, regulations, and principles governing the formation of US federal contracts. Students will gain a working knowledge of government contract law and policy applicable to sealed bids, negotiated procurements, simplified acquisitions, overseas contracts, and the forums for challenging federal procurements. Students will learn fundamental compliance principles and how they intersect with applicable laws and regulations. Through drafting and other hands-on exercises, students will learn practical legal and compliance skills that are foundational to the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective compliance programs. Pending Faculty Approval. Only available to MLS students starting April 2019 and later.