Federal Courts
Prof. Victoria J. Dodd
3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
A study of the federal judicial system and its role in the governmental scheme. Among the topics to be covered: separation of powers, congressional power to curtail federal jurisdiction, Supreme Court review of state courts, the case and controversy requirement, federal post conviction review, habeas corpus, federal question jurisdiction, state court jurisdiction in Article III cases, sovereign immunity, immunity in suits against state and federal offices, abstention, and injunctions against suit.
 Prerequisite: Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law. Prerequisites may not be taken concurrently
Elective Course
Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements
Recommended for the Mass Bar
Final Exam Required
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