Contemporary Issues Facing Courts – 6883

This seminar, led by a former Chief Judge of the 4th Judicial District 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.

Credits
2
Subject Area
Constitutional Law
Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution & Advocacy
Perspectives
Student Year
Upper Division
LL.M.
Course type
SEM