The Roberts Court

Spring 2022

Co-taught by Prof. Lee Epstein and Mr. Adam Liptak (Supreme Court correspondent of the New York Times), this course examines the contemporary U.S. Supreme Court. Topics include the Court's membership; its procedures for selecting cases for review; the role of lawyers, law clerks, and journalists; and doctrinal developments in several areas of the law.

•Course Outline and Readings. Click here 

•Information about Grading. Click here 

•Class Sessions

• Friday, February 11: 1-4 pm (in-person)

• Saturday, February 12: 10-11:30 am, 1-2:30 pm (in-person)

• Beginning Thursday, February 24 through Thursday, April 7: 8-8:54 am (via Zoom/Canvas)

•Office Hours. 4-5 pm on Thursdays (via Zoom/Canvas) or by appointment (email epstein@wustl.edu)