Public Interest Litigation
SLN #: 81125Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 013
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Brody;Riches
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course focuses on the history of public interest litigation, its place in the U.S. legal system, and how to design and execute a public interest lawsuit. The course will cover the unique aspects of public interest litigation, including long-term litigation strategies, the intersection of litigation and public policy work, and use of the media and public opinion to advance public interest cases.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 24
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.