LAW 0542:
Federal Courts and Jurisdiction
Spring 2021 • Section 21
• CRN 36455
Course Description
This course analyzes the constitutional and statutory contours of procedure and jurisdiction in the United States courts. Course materials address the role of federal courts in protecting federal rights and supervising state governments. Topics may include justiciability (including doctrines of standing, mootness, ripeness and political questions); congressional control of jurisdiction; legislative or Article I courts; federal questions; federal common law; diversity jurisdiction; supplemental jurisdiction; state sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment; habeas corpus; civil rights suits under 42 U.S.C. 1983; and abstention.
Schedule
| Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| T/Th 4:00-5:15 PM | Klein 2B |
Registration Info
Registration Notes
For Spring 2021 - This section will meet in person. To register for virtual section, use CRN 3950.