727.01 Current Issues in Constitutional Interpretation
This seminar will examine important constitutional issues that have arisen in recent Supreme Court cases and will use those cases as a vehicle for considering broader questions of constitutional interpretation and Supreme Court practice, such as theories of interpretation and the role of stare decisis. Among the issues that may be studied are the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, the Sixth Amendment rights to counsel and trial by jury, the Eighth Amendment right to be free of cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Instructor: Alito 3Ls Only.
Special Notes:
3L's only. Application period is now closed.Fall 2014
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727.01 |
Course Credits
|
Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. |
| Course | |
| Degree Requirements |
Course Requirements - JD
|