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Litigating Federal and State Constitutional Claims
Mr. John Reinstein,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
In this course, students will examine advanced litigation problems encountered in framing and
presenting federal and/or state constitutional claims in court. The class will consider issues raised
in actual cases, following the litigation from its initial stages through dispositive motions. The
course will replicate the conditions of actual litigation practice. Class sessions will focus on
discussion of substantive law and strategic decision making. Students will be required to draft
pleadings, case memos, and supporting briefs. Arguments will be presented to and critiqued
orally and/or in writing by a judge of the United States District Court. The final course grade will
be based on writing projects (60%)and class participation, including oral advocacy (40%).
Prerequisite: Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements
Final Project or Paper Required