Legal Studies 322 - Intro to Legal Reasoning

An introduction to the types of legal reasoning and analysis practiced 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 Senior and Junior Legal Studies majors only. LEGAL 101 Must have prior experience reading judicial opinions, preferably US Supreme Court opinions.