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Prof. Victoria J. Dodd,
3 credits day; 3 credits evening. This is a seminar conducted in a discussion format. The focus of
the course is on reported decisions, primarily U.S. Supreme Court cases dealing with important
rights issues, coupled with policy discussions about education today. The course paper will be
weighted as two-thirds of the course grade, with one-third of the grade being based on class
participation, etc. The course paper is guided by the Professor, and is written through a series of
steps spread over the semester. Periodic discussions of career possibilities in the field of
education law take place during the course (it may be helpful to listen to Professor Dodd's
podcast on "Education Law" on the Law School's website).
Education Law is a varied field, covering the many legal issues that arise in institutions of
learning on the elementary and secondary levels as well as on the higher education level. This
course will examine both the public and private sectors, including such issues as affirmative
action, freedom of speech, student dismissals, tenure, institutional closings, religion and the
schools, and business planning. Course materials include textbook and supplementary materials
drawn from a number of sources. Grade is determined by both paper (2/3) and in-class
participation (1/3).
Prerequisite: Constitutional Law
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement
Final Paper Required
Elder Law/Disabled Client