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287.8 sec. 001 - Constitutional Litigation (Spring 2025)

Instructor: Emily Rong Zhang  (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Meeting:

W 10:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Location: Law 110
From January 15, 2025
To April 23, 2025

Course Start: January 15, 2025
Course End: April 23, 2025
Class Number: 32889

Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 55
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 85
As of: 11/21 04:15 AM


This class explores federal constitutional litigation. Students will read and discuss the most important cases and statutes governing actions in which plaintiffs have sought damages from government actors to vindicate federal rights. Students will also connect the substantive law to the practical and strategic choices a civil rights lawyer makes before, during, and at the conclusion of litigation. In addition, the class will work through a number of problems to explore what parties may be sued, what relief may be available, and what means of proof are most likely to lead to a favorable result.

Exam Notes: (TH) Take-home examination
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Public Law and Policy
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Social Justice and Public Interest

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