COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Mental Health Issues in Civil and Criminal Law

Hon. Lynda Connolly,

3 credits day; 3 credits evening.

Mental health issues arise in a variety of cases, both civil and criminal, faced by both private practitioners and attorneys working in the public sector. This course will offer practical information and tools in this complex area of the law, along with the history of criminal and civil mental health law in Massachusetts. The course will also examine current trends in case law and legislation in mental health and health law. Not offered 2012-2013

Elective Course

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

Final Exam Required

LLM Course