Criminal Law and Policy Seminar

3 credits · Law School

This seminar will explore core topics in criminal law in the United States, such as plea bargaining and “mass incarceration.” We will analyze the legal regimes underlying these topics and explore ways to address them. The latter portion of the class will primarily consist of student presentations. Each student will choose a criminal-law or -policy topic in consultation with the instructor, research the topic and make a short presentation to the class. Again, the emphasis will be on identifying and evaluating potentially problematic legal frameworks and the need (if any) for change. Enrollment limited. [3]