The use of law by legislatures and judges, both to enforce and to remedy racism in selected contexts, possibly including criminal justice, voting rights, public accommodations, education, employment, housing, free speech, and family law. The course will also consider the utility of critical race theory as a method of legal analysis. The interrelationship between law and social and economic development in U.S. history. Topics vary and will be announced at the time of registration. Lettow Selected topics in legal history to be announced at the time of registration.
Enrollment is limited.
Emphasis on some of the classical works in this field and applications to specific decisions. Strongly recommended for students who have had no accounting. Halpern, Cavanaugh Introductory course for lawyers that does not assume or require advanced mathematical skills. Application of non-legal methods of analysis in public policy problems with attendant evidentiary requirements, including the effective use of experts. Themes include revenge and retribution, interpreting intent, and modern social currents.