The target of this study and design project is the construction of a consumer-based model for public access to justice. This course introduces students to the application of Structured Planning methods in relation to complex design problems at the system level. Teams investigate the pro se litigation process in the courts of several states and will develop proposals for improving the quality of the process for litigants and the courts. Team techniques are emphasized, and formatted information handling and computer-supported structuring processes are used at appropriate stages of project definition, information development, structuring, concept development and communication. An emphasis will be placed on the integration of new information and communication technologies.
Scholarships are available.
Students are encouraged to also enroll in ID 529 Structured Planning, either for credit or audit. The African-American Journey through the Federal Courts.