LAW 6106 — Torts
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: WBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Presents an overview of the law of civil (meaning noncriminal) liability. Focuses on intentional torts such as assault and battery, the law of negligence, and strict liability regimes. Explores common law and common-law reasoning, and compares the common law as a tool for preventing injury and compensating for loss with public law (statutory and regulatory) approaches.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 4 | 284 | 297 | 96% | 3.3 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 27% · T 0% · W 56% · Th 0% · F 27%
Common patterns: W (29% of sections), MW (27% of sections), F (27% of sections), async (18% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Claudia Haupt (56% of students) · reviews
- David Simon (27% of students) · reviews
- Wendy Parmet (18% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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