This seminar focuses on cutting-edge issues in constitutional tort actions against governmental officials under 42 U.S.C. section 1983. Students will analyze these issues from doctrinal and theoretical perspectives. The seminar requires students to engage in both research and writing. Student enrollment is limited to twenty students. Grades will be based on class participation and submitted written works. The class does not have a prerequisite, but students would benefit by taking Law 477, Constitutional Tort Litigation.
Satisfies the writing requirement. |
