The Center for Advanced Due Diligence Studies (“CADDS”) is an independent, student-run academic and research organization devoted to the study of transactional due diligence and related investment practices, governance and ethics.

Our activities include academic research, graduate and post-graduate classroom instruction, seminars, speaking engagements and an internship program. Our publications include the Occasional Scholarly Papers Series (OSPS) as well as various works by Professor Lawrence. In addition, our digital library includes various public domain works in the field.

If you are interested in being considered for a CADDS Scholars Internship, please email your resume and transcript along with a letter explaining your interest in our program to glawrence@smu.edu.