Federal Courts

SLN #: 21193
Course Prefix: LAW-613
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hessick
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course wiil examine the scope of the federal judicial power. Topics will include the scope of original and appellate jurisdiction, the power of judicial review, congressional power to control judicial jurisdiction, the relationship of state and federal courts, sovereign immunity, and abstention.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Numeric Grade and ONE-Time Pass Option is Available, or Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.