Winning cases depends on telling effective stories that connect with the judge, jury, and opposing counsel. Awareness of the biases that affect the legal profession is key to being a superb advocate. This course will explain the concept of implicit bias, as well as cover the legal history showing anti-bias measures. The course will introduce the myriad of studies showing bias to be prevalent in society, from hiring and promotional decisions, police shootings, criminal sentencing, to judicial decision making. We will also explore ways to combat implicit bias in the legal profession.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
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: 16
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.