The course will explore what feminist analysis has to offer to a reconsideration of the philosophical underpinnings of our legal system. This will be accomplished by readings from a variety of sources, including legal and feminist theory, academic materials from other disciplines, and case and statutory law. This course is designed for students intending to engage in a general practice and students who wish the broadest possible clinical experience. The General Practice Clinic offers students an opportunity to experience a mix of civil, family law, and criminal cases typical of many small firms in New England. Each student attorney must maintain a case load of four to eight active cases.
Enrollment is limited to ten third-year students.
Group studies may not be composed of fewer than four or more than fourteen students. Such groups must be approved by the Curriculum Committee at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. The members of the groups must conduct weekly meetings and each member must submit an individual paper at the end of the semester. This is a basic health law class intended to provide an overview of the business and regulatory aspects of our healthcare system. The objective of the course is to understand the organizational structure of the healthcare delivery system and the interrelationship of the providers comprising the system.