Legal Studies 394JI - Judges and Judging

Fall
2021
01
4.00
Paul Collins

TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM

UMass Amherst
16988
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.

Senior or Junior LEGAL primary majors only. Pre Req: LEGAL 250

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