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222 sec. 001 - Federal Courts (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Seth Davis (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 4
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
TuThF 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Location: Law 110
From January 13, 2026
To April 24, 2026
Course End: April 24, 2026
Class Number: 33048
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 106
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 113
As of: 03/09 11:15 PM
Federal Courts is a course about the development of rules and principles of federal jurisdiction, judicial review, federalism, and the separation of powers. The doctrines of federal courts law not only set boundaries on judicial review and the enforcement of rights, but also shape the powers of the other branches of the federal government, as well as those of the states and Native nations. This course will place federal courts doctrines in their historical and contemporary contexts, exploring the social and political circumstances that have shaped the field. We will, in short, learn the craft and the contexts of federal courts law.
Exam Notes: (F) In-class Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Litigation and Procedure
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Books:
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- Federal Courts in Context
Erwin Chemerinsky, R. Seth Davis, Fred O. Smith (Jr.), Norman W. Spaulding
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 9781543850314
e-Book Available: unknown
Price: To Be Determined