We will try to identify the potential causes of this inequity and the barriers to its remediation. We will explore how the courts, legislative bodies, agencies, public interest organizations, and the legal profession have responded to the problem, and the extent to which the law offers a remedy. My goal is to have you contribute to the scholarship on the topic and to become informed participants in the public policy dialogue. For this course to work, it is important for you to come to class prepared. The readings are photocopied materials, available from the Distribution Center.
Explanatory text introduces each unit to help focus class discussions.
Class presenters will be expected to read the Suggested Readings. Your paper should show substantial independent research. My expectation is that any paper produced in this seminar could be published. The schedule for paper production is attached to the syllabus. While interim dates may be extended, the dates for submission of 3 and 2L final drafts are non-negotiable.