Discussion – 2 hours. This course focuses on litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the federal civil rights statute which provides the primary vehicle for claims by individuals that their federal rights have been violated by state or local officials. We will address the substantive legal doctrines that govern § 1983 cases, the doctrines that govern the constitutional claims most frequently arising in the § 1983 context, affirmative defenses, and related civil procedure and practice considerations. There will be a single, final exam; class participation counts heavily in grading.
Final Assessment: Take-home exam
Advanced Writing
No
Units
2
Professional Skills
No
Course Number
267
Active
Yes
Certificate
Cluster
Unit 16
No