797 Juries, Race, and Citizenship

This seminar explores the history and impact of racial discrimination in jury selection, the constitutional rights and legal framework governing jury formation, and modern jury reform efforts.

Course Areas of Practice
Evaluation Methods
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 5-10 pages
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s) option, 10-15 pages
  • Oral presentation
  • Class participation
Degree Requirements
Course Type
  • Seminar
Learning Outcomes
  • Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law
  • Exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system

Sample Syllabi

Fall 2024

2024
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

797.01 2
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 5-10 pages
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s) option, 10-15 pages
  • Oral presentation
  • Class participation
Emily Coward

This seminar explores the history and impact of racial discrimination in jury selection, the constitutional rights and legal framework governing jury formation, and modern jury reform efforts.

Grading Basis: Graded

Syllabus: 797-01-Fall2024-syllabus.docx62.62 KB

Pre/Co-requisites
None

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.