Fall 2021 Employee Benefits

Last generated: Friday, October 15 2021 09:28 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

EB 460

Survey of Executive Compensation Plans

2 hours. Same as JD 460. Previously listed as JD 224/EB 365. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404 and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and JD 470 or EPL 470 or TX 470. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44455LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLKonetzki, JOnline Asynchronous
Provides an overview of the framework of rules governing nonqualified executive compensation, with primary focus on tax, legal, and financial issues. Course Information: Same as JD 460. Previously listed as JD 224/EB 365. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404 and LAW 412 or LAW 413; and JD 470 or EPL 470 or TX 470. Take Home Exam

EB 475

Employee Benefits Law

3 hours. Same as JD 475. Previously listed as EB 360/JD 216. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44430LCD10:30 AM - 12:00 PMTRKennedy, KOnline Synchronous
Surveys basic tax, legal, business, labor, employment, and other issues that affect retirement plans, and participants rights under such plans. Course Information: Same as JD 475. Previously listed as EB 360/JD 216. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416 and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404 and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Take Home Exam

EB 479

Employee Benefits Litigation

2 hours. Same as JD 479. Previously listed as EB 358/JD 358. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44428LCD06:00 PM - 08:00 PMTDeBofsky, MOnline Synchronous
Examines the litigation aspects of controversies and claims involving retirement, welfare, and other fringe benefit plans. Course Information: Same as JD 479. Previously listed as EB 358/JD 358. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416 and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404 and LAW 412 or LAW 413. Take Home Exam

EB 511

Tax and Employee Benefits Research

2 hours. Same as TX 511. Previously listed as EB 333 /TX 333. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44459LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLTravis, MOnline Asynchronous
Acquaints students with the of research materials available in the tax and employee benefits areas and develops their skills in researching issues. Course Information: Same as TX 511. Previously listed as EB 333 /TX 333. Paper

EB 520

Fundamentals I of Retirement Plan Issues

3 hours. Previously listed as EB 361. Prerequisite(s): EB 475 or JD 475. Restricted to UIC School of Law.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45259LCDARRANGEDByrnes, COnline Asynchronous
Covers the design, qualification, funding and administration of employee retirement plans, including ERISA compliance requirements and the Internal Revenue Code. Course Information: Previously listed as EB 361. Prerequisite(s): EB 475 or JD 475. Take Home Exam

EB 555

Externship and Practicum in Employee Benefits

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Previously listed as EB 390. Prerequisite(s): EB 520 and EB 521 and EB 511 or TX 511. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44337PRARRANGEDKennedy, KOnline Asynchronous
Covers state and local zoning, government controls, planning, and aspects of plat approval for commercial real estate. Course Information: Same as JD 452. Previously listed as JD 604/RE 604. Prerequisite(s): JD 401 and JD 405 and JD 406 and JD 407 and JD 411 and JD 414 and JD 415 and JD 416 and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404 and LAW 412 or LAW 413 and JD 439 or RE 439. Take Home Exam

EB 596

Independent Study in Employee Benefits

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary to a maximum of 3 hours. Previously listed as EB 394. Restricted to UIC School of Law. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44346CNFARRANGEDOnline Asynchronous
An independent study project must be approved by the director and requires scholarly study which will result in a significant contribution to employee benefits law. Course Information: May be repeated if topics vary to a maximum of 3 hours. Previously listed as EB 394. Paper Course