Legal Studies 394JI - Judges and Judging

Fall
2018
01
4.00
Paul Collins
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
76455
Machmer Hall room W-11
pmcollins@legal.umass.edu
This course explores the roles of judges through an interdisciplinary lens. We will examine perspectives on judging from a variety of disciplinary approaches, including economics, gender studies, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. Topics include judicial decision making, the selection of judges, judicial empathy, constitutional interpretation, and the role of juries. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Legal major.
Open to Senior and Junior Legal Studies majors only. Pre Req: LEGAL 250
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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