Public Interest Litigation
SLN #: 78014Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 1008
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Brody;Riches
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course explores the role of public interest litigation in the U.S. legal system and teaches students how to design and execute a public interest lawsuit. It covers key aspects of public interest work, including long-term litigation strategies, the intersection of litigation and public policy, and the use of media and public opinion to advance cases. Students will develop their own public interest “impact” cases and write analytical papers assessing their chosen topics’ viability, potential to create favorable case law, and broader legal impact.
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: No
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.