LAW 6105 - Federal Courts

Effective Start Date: 08/01/2019
This course is about the federal judicial system and its relationship to various other decision-makers, including Congress and the state courts. We will examine the jurisdiction of the federal courts; the elements of a justiciable case or controversy; the role of state law and so-called “federal common law” in federal courts; implied causes of action; and state sovereign immunity.

Credits: 3 to 4
Grading Basis: Graded
Requisites: LAW 6000 and 6001