Congress and the Courts
SLN #: 11327Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 1002
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Sellers
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Modern legal practice is dominated by statutes and their interpretation by agencies and courts, and lawyers are increasingly expected to have facility with a wide range of legal documents beyond judicial opinions. This course explores Congress, the lawmaking process, and the judicial interpretation of statutes. We will explore two central topics: (1) The legislative process, including bill drafting and the various ways that bills progress through Congress, and (2) Statutory interpretation, including theories and canons of statutory interpretation and the debates over the use of legislative history. Note that while the role of administrative agencies in interpreting and enforcing statutes will be introduced and considered, the course is not designed to serve as a substitute for Administrative Law.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: 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
Limited Enrollment Number: 19
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
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.