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Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories

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Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories (240D): This discussion seminar will trace the roots of four critical aspects of the American criminal legal system: jury independence and the power of jurors to render verdicts according to conscience; plea bargaining and the marginalization of juries; penitentiaries and the displacement of other forms of punishment; and the criminalization of recreational drugs. Though modern criminal justice policy will inform our conversation, the readings will be historical with an emphasis on primary source documents. We will examine the forces driving legal evolution and the historian's tools in mapping those forces. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation. Class meets: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM on Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov 4.

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Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories | LAW 240D Section 01 Class #28353

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent 12
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

Past Offerings

Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories (240D): This discussion seminar will trace the roots of four critical aspects of the American criminal legal system: jury independence and the power of jurors to render verdicts according to conscience; plea bargaining and the marginalization of juries; penitentiaries and the displacement of other forms of punishment; and the criminalization of recreational drugs. Though modern criminal justice policy will inform our conversation, the readings will be historical with an emphasis on primary source documents. We will examine the forces driving legal evolution and the historian's tools in mapping those forces. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation.

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Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories | LAW 240D Section 01 Class #30457

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2025-2026 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

  • 2025-2026 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available

Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories (240D): This seminar will trace the roots of four critical aspects of the American criminal legal system: jury independence and the power of jurors to render verdicts according to conscience; plea bargaining and the marginalization of juries; penitentiaries and the displacement of other forms of punishment; and the criminalization of recreational drugs. Though modern criminal justice policy will inform our conversation, the readings will be historical with an emphasis on primary source documents. We will examine the forces driving legal evolution and the historian's tools in mapping those forces. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation.

Sections

Discussion (1L): Criminal Legal Histories | LAW 240D Section 01 Class #31657

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2024-2025 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

Notes: Meeting location TBA by instructor.

  • 2024-2025 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
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