395.01 Distinctive Aspects of U.S. Law

This course is intended to provide a broad introduction to key elements of American law. Emphasis will be placed on exploring contemporary constitutional issues and other issues involving fundamental principles of American law. Much of the focus will be on recent, and controversial, Supreme Court cases dealing with property law rights, affirmative action, the death penalty, punitive damages, the commerce clause, federalism, and separation of church and state. Special focus will also be given to developing a working understanding of the American litigation system, including reliance on pre-trial discovery, experts, and the jury system.

Fall 2024

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
395.01
2
Final Exam
Sarah Powell
Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/41555
Course
Degree Requirements
IntlLLM NY Bar
IntlLLM required
Course Areas of Practice
International and Comparative Law
Law, Democracy, and Society