Political Science 297P - ST-Intro to Legal Reasoning

Spring
2013
01
3.00
Diane Curtis

TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM

UMass Amherst
24247
An introduction to the type of legal reasoning and analysis practised in the American judicial system. Through readings of case opinions and additional materials, the course will explore how legal reasoning works within the legal system, it's application to other types of law related problems, and critiques of both it's theory and practice.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only. An Introduction to the type of legal reasoning and analysis practised in the American Judicial system through readings of case opinion and additional materials. The course will explore how legal reasoning works within the legal system, its appcation to other types of law related problems, and critiques of both its theory and practice.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.