LAW-2750 Jurisprudence: Law & Adjudication
This course combines an introduction to basic topics in jurisprudence with practical writing projects that require students to think and write like a judge. Assigned readings will explore the concept of law, the possibility of objective legal analysis, and the role of judges in a democratic society. Writing assignments will require students to draft judicial opinions from varying theoretical perspectives. The course aims to provide an introduction to jurisprudence while building legal writing and analysis skills.