Access to Justice in the U.S. & the Developing World (698-1)
Instructors
Thomas F Geraghty
312/503-8574
Rubloff Building, 8th Floor / tgeraghty@law.northwestern.edu
Meeting Info
McCormick 381 - Cutting Hall: Wed 4:10PM - 6:00PM
Overview of class
See course syllabus on file. The course examines the development of legal aid and access to justice issues and programs in the U.S. and in developing countries. Ethiopia will be utilized as the focal point for such issues in the developing world.
Registration Requirements
No prereqs
Learning Objectives
Students will become familiar with the challenges involved in providing access to justice in the U.S. and in developing countries.
Evaluation Method
20% classroom participation, 80% final paper
Class Materials (Required)
On-line course materials--links provided in syllabus
Class Notes
The course will include discussions led by access to justice experts in the U.S. and from around the world. Please review the course syllabus that is on-line. Please call or write Tom Geraghty for additional information about the course. I may be reached via e-mail any time and will be happy to set up an appointment to talk.
Class Attributes
Public Interest
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll