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LAW 0855: Doctrines, Methods and Strategies in Public Interest Litigation
Spring 2027 • Section To Be Determined • CRN 11780

Course Description

This writing seminar explores the doctrinal, practical, and ethical issues that frequently arise in public interest lawyering. Through case studies, hypotheticals, and guest lectures by practicing attorneys, students will learn how principles of constitutional law, civil procedure, and other legal doctrines impact who can sue, be sued, and what kinds of relief can be obtained through public interest litigation. The course will also investigate some of the practical and ethical challenges confronting public interest lawyers.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
Th 1:10-3:00 PM TBA

Course Details

Instructor
  • Claudia De Palma
Credit Hours

3 Credits

Seats/Capacity

12

Course Type
  • Writing
Course Modality

Classroom

Bar Exam

Essay

Fulfills J.D. Requirement
  • Writing Research
  • Bias in the Law
Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

For SP27 registration purposes, students will temporarily use CRN 11780 (Public Interest Law) to register this course. A new CRN is being created through the course inventory system. Students will be transferred into a new CRN at a later date for the proper course.


Book List/Materials

Materials To Be Announced