Late papers will be penalized severely. Papers more than three days late, including weekends, will receive an E and thus will not be able to pass the course. The exams will be essay. Some of the essay questions will be framed as a hypothetical to which you will apply relevant case materials. The basic thrust of the examinations in this course is identifying and understanding the specific ruling issued by the Court in a given case, understanding the standard of review utilized in the case, and assessing the political significance of the decision for the development of public policy.
Students are responsible for all background and related material offered in the text and lectures.
Students with a valid excuse will be allowed to makeup the first exam during the professor s office hours no later than one week after the regularly scheduled examination date. Students will not be allowed to make-up the final examination. It is essential that the environment in this classroom and any other classroom be conducive to learning and be tolerant of all races, ethnic groups and gender. Any student behaving in a manner that is in any way disruptive or inappropriate to the professor or to other students in the class will be referred to the appropriate authority. Anyone found guilty of cheating or of any other violation of academic integrity will be assigned the grade of E for the course and will be reported to University officials for disciplinary action.