Judicial Behavior

May 2019

This course will provide students with a unique opportunity to read and analyze cutting-edge studies that focus on the choices judges make. In my view, a realistic understanding of judicial behavior, which conventional legal instruction does not usually convey, is essential to the understanding and practice of law. Topics covered include the judges' motivations, litigants and lawyers, and relations between courts and the public/elected actors.

•You can access all readings here.

•The course will meet on:

Monday, May 27 from 17:30-20:10
Tuesday, May 28 from 17:30-20:10
Wednesday, May 29 from 17:30-20:10
Thursday, May 30 from 17:30-20:10
Friday, May 31 from 17:30-20:10

•Click here for the course outline
•Click here for information about grading