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Offered: M 9:30 am-12:15 pm

Course Description

 This graduate seminar introduces students to the law and courts subfield, exploring both classic and contemporary debates that have shaped its development. The course is designed to prepare students for the law and courts comprehensive exam and equip them with the foundational knowledge necessary for conducting independent research in public law.

 The seminar is structured around four major theoretical areas that have driven scholarship in the field: legal activation and mobilization, legal behavior, judicial power, and judicial impact. Through these themes, students will engage deeply with key debates and critically assess competing approaches within the subfield.

 By the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate a strong command of public law scholarship and contribute thoughtfully to discussions about its major theoretical and empirical questions. The seminar will be discussion-based, with students expected to engage actively with the readings and participate in critical analysis of the material.

PSC 700 m002 Political Conflict & Violence

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