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2.00 Credits
Description: This course explores the interplay and conflict between law and social science evidence. Its purpose is to understand the many ways in which psychological research can or should have an influence on legal decision making. The course pays particular attention to how the Supreme Court uses, abuses, misuses, or neglects social science data. Topics include such traditional ones as school desegregation, eyewitness identification, and the operation of juries. Topics also include such nontraditional ones as obscenity and children's rights. Grades will be determined on the basis of class participation and a paper of moderate length. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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2.00 Credits
Description: This seminar examines the United States Supreme Court as a unique institution of American government. Topics will include Supreme Court decision-making. A paper will be required of each student. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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3.00 Credits
Description: Students are selected for the Law Review at the end of their first or second year based on their cumulative grade point average. Students may also be selected through an open writing competition. Members of the Review write scholarly articles on legal issues, and edit and prepare for publication articles by outside authors. The Law Review publishes five issues each year, and presents a symposium on a current topic. *** 2 Credits awarded for Law Review in Spring Semester .00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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3.00 Credits
Description: Students are selected to the Environmental Law Journal at the end of their first or second year through an open writing competition. Members of the Journal write scholarly articles on topics relating to Environmental Law, and edit and prepare for publication articles written by outside authors. The Journal publishes two issues each year and presents a symposium on a current topic. *** 2 credits are awarded for Journal participation in the Spring Semester .00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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3.00 Credits
Description: Students are selected for the Sports and Entertainment Law Journal at the end of their first or second year through an open writing competition. Members of the Journal write scholarly articles on topics relating the legal issues arising in the context of sports and entertainment, and edit and prepare for publication articles by outside authors. The Journal publishes two issues each year and presents a symposium on a current topic. *** 2 Credits are awarded for Journal participation in the Spring Semester .00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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2.00 Credits
Description: Students will write a substantial research paper written under the supervision of a faculty member. The faculty member supervising a Directed Research project will actively monitor both the research and the writing. This active monitoring normally will include: refinement of the proposed topic after acceptance, progress meetings, review and criticism of outlines, and review and criticism of a first draft. The final draft of a Directed Research paper should exhibit thorough and substantial research in a paper of professional quality. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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2.00 Credits
Description: (Ethics and Law at the Beginning and End of Life) This seminar will address a series of ethical and legal issues posed by our increasing control over the beginning and the end of life. The seminar will begin with an overview of ethical and constitutional considerations. The seminar will then focus on a set of legal and public policy issues, including abortion, assisted reproduction, stem cell research, cloning, neonatal care, withholding and withdrawing treatment, advanced directives, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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3.00 Credits
Description: PREREQUISITES: Constitutional Law I & II (1000 & 1001) 3L ONLY Course This seminar will focus on the importance of the idea of "politics" in First Amendment theory and doctrine. The first readings and discussion will introduce and critique the use of "political speech" as a category that distinguishes "high value" from "low value" speech on one prominent, arguably dominant, strain of free speech theory. Subsequent readings will present theoretical and practical challenges to that theoretical approach. The final group of readings - Supreme Court decisions and academic commentary on particular free speech controversies that arise in the political process, such as campaign finance reform, "equal time" requirements, and access of minor political parties to political fora - will allow the students to apply and critique the theoretical arguments about political speech. For the writing assignment, which also entails a presentation to the class, the students will analyze, and advance a position about, either an aspect of political speech theory or a doctrinal problem in which the idea of political speech plays a pivotal role. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School Prerequisites:
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2.00 Credits
Description: PRE/COREQUISITE: Legal Profession (1002) The law governing lawyers is currently under close scrutiny - the American Bar Association is studying revision of the ABA Model Rules (which are the basis for most states' ethics rules), a new Restatement should be out shortly, and various professional organizations (for example, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers) are studying specific subject matter ethics. Malpractice actions against lawyers are increasing exponentially. The seminar will permit students to explore "hot" topics that are currently under study (such as conflict of interest rules and confidentiality obligations) and issues that are of importance in particular professional settings (such as the practice of family law, litigation practice, or criminal prosecution or defense). The seminar will also permit exploration of issues that present a broad perspective on the legal system - for example, issues pertaining to the pro bono responsibilities of lawyers and the legal system's response to racism and sexism. A substantial paper is required. Grades will be based on the paper and the participation of the student in the seminar. Seminar papers may take the form of traditional research papers or they may report on an empirical investigation (along with appropriate legal background) regarding particular issues - for example, how law firms go about fulfilling their obligations to assure that lawyers in the firm conform to ethics standards or the experience of lawyers regarding the ethical obligation to report misconduct by other lawyers. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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2.00 Credits
Description: This seminar will focus on the legal environment of public schools (K-12), including constitutional principles, legislation, agency regulation and judicial decisions which shape the direction of public education. The seminar will address issues related to the role of federal and state government in the governance of public schools, church- state education relationships, compulsory attendance laws, curriculum content, student rights, education of exceptional children; equal educational opportunity, including race, ethnicity and gender issues; school financing and related equity litigation; the teacher employment relationship, including certification, tenure, collective bargaining and academic freedom; and educational choice, such as vouchers and charter schools. Students taking this course will complete a substantial research paper which they will present in class. Students are expected to contribute significantly to class discussion. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School
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