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LAW 5034: Sheller Center for Social Justice: Social Justice Lawyering Seminar
Fall 2023 • Section 21

Course Description

This course will focus on one or more particular social justice issues each semester. This course will combine the theoretical and practical aspects of lawyering by covering topics such as basic lawyering skills, legal theory, and the role of lawyers in promoting social justice. The seminar will also include regular case rounds where students can collectively strategize about actual cases and advocacy projects while engaging in critical self-reflection about lawyering and professional responsibility.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
Th 10:00-11:50 AM Klein 6A

Course Details

Instructors
  • Jennifer Lee
  • Len Rieser
Credit Hours

2 Credits

Seats/Capacity

12

Course Types
  • Non-Exam
  • Internal Clinic
Course Modality

Classroom

Fulfills J.D. Requirement

None

Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

This course is open only to students enrolled in the Social Justice Lawyering Clinical. Students enrolled in the Clinical will be automatically enrolled in this course.This course does not fulfill the upper level writing requirement.


Book List/Materials