Political Science 290L - Intro to Legal Reasoning

Spring
2020
01
4.00
Diane Curtis
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
47885
Machmer Hall room W-26
dcurtis@umass.edu
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, its application to other types of law related problems, and critiques of both its theory and practice.
Open to Seniors & Juniors only. Must have prior experience reading judicial opinions, preferably US Supreme Court opinions.
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Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.
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