Court Watch 101

1 credits · Law School

Through this course, students will increase their understanding of the courts where Americans go to court every day—as well as the people who work within them and the people impacted by them. They will engage in court observation in a variety of settings—including local, state, or federal court, and in a range of substantive areas. While doing so, students will collect basic court data and engage in several debriefing sessions throughout the semester (informed by short readings). Students must complete all course requirements—including attendance at class sessions (including orientation) and assigned reflection papers—in order to receive credit for the course. Pass/Fail. [1]