LAWS6650 · Law
Boston College Law School
This course explores the legal and ethical challenges posed by advancements in reproductive technologies and genetics. Topics include the law and ethics of buying and selling sperm, eggs, and embryos, sperm donor anonymity, surrogacy, embryo disposition, posthumous reproduction, wrongful birth and wrongful life, genetic testing and the obligations of family members to disclose genetic risks, gene editing, the intersection of genetics and criminal justice, and the ownership of genetic tissue and data. Through case studies, legal opinions, and scholarly articles, students will critically evaluate how new and emerging technologies reshape legal frameworks and push ethical boundaries in modern society.
Course experience
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Organization
4.7 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.7 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.5 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.5 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 section