State Constitutional Law (713-1)

Instructors

Daniel Rodriguez
312/503-1468

Meeting Info

McCormick 381 - Cutting Hall: Wed 4:30PM - 6:20PM

Overview of class

We will look at aspects of state constitutional law, including contemporary doctrine, historical origins and patterns of state constitutional development, and competing normative ideas about state constitutionalism in the modern U.S. Students can choose for their paper assignments from a variety of topics under the rubric of state constitutional law.

Registration Requirements

No prerequisites, and the course is open to 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLM students. Some exposure to U.S. constitutional law is assumed (although no special courses are required as prereqs).

Learning Objectives

1) A familiarity with the broad themes and principles that are central to state constitutionalism and state constitutional law;
2) Experience in broad and deep research into one or more topical areas in state con law.

Class Materials (Required)

To be provided, at no charge. Reading assignments will be available on the canvas course site.

Class Attributes

Satisfies Research Writing degree req
Constitutional Law
Public Interest
State and Local Government present

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll