Contemporary Issues Facing Courts – 6883

Fall 2013
This seminar, led by a former Chief Judge of the 4th JudicialDistrict of Minnesota, will address a broad range of challenges facing courts and the innovations in judicial administration and judging that seek to advance the cause of justice. Topics include: courts as organizations; therapeutic justice; understanding case management and its impact on judging and lawyering; court funding and its impact on the delivery of justice; judicial selection and retention; wrongful conviction and other court mistakes; public satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the courts. Students will explore the topics in class discussion and write papers analyzing one or more court challenges or innovations.