The role of law and legal institutions in the
American political system. Examination of
institutional actors such as lawyers, judges, and
juries, as well as an examination of discrete case
studies such as "mass torts" and the criminal
justice system. What features define the American
legal system; how does this system compare to
those of other countries; what are its respective
advantages and disadvantages?
American political system. Examination of
institutional actors such as lawyers, judges, and
juries, as well as an examination of discrete case
studies such as "mass torts" and the criminal
justice system. What features define the American
legal system; how does this system compare to
those of other countries; what are its respective
advantages and disadvantages?
- Teacher: Todd Lochner