Discussion (1L): Representations of Criminal Lawyers in Popular Culture Through the Lens of Bias
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Discussion (1L): Representations of Criminal Lawyers in Popular Culture Through the Lens of Bias (240K): This seminar will explore the portrayal of criminal lawyers in popular films and will engage in critical analysis of how misconceptions about the criminal justice system and biases against women, people of color and the poor are amplified on the big screen. Source materials will include numerous mass-market films juxtaposed against authoritative law review and other commentary to afford in-depth discussion. Class meets 6:00 PM-8:00 PM on Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 1. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation.
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Discussion (1L): Representations of Criminal Lawyers in Popular Culture Through the Lens of Bias (240K): This seminar will explore the portrayal of criminal lawyers in popular films and will engage in critical analysis of how misconceptions about the criminal justice system and biases against women, people of color and the poor are amplified on the big screen. Source materials will include numerous mass-market films juxtaposed against authoritative law review and other commentary to afford in-depth discussion. Class meets 6:00 PM-8:00 PM on Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3.
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2022-2023 AutumnSchedule No Longer Available
Discussion (1L): Representations of Criminal Lawyers in Popular Culture Through the Lens of Bias (240K): This discussion group will explore the portrayal of criminal lawyers in popular films and will engage in critical analysis of how misconceptions about the criminal justice system and biases against women, people of color and the poor are amplified on the big screen. Source materials will include numerous mass-market films juxtaposed against authoritative law review and other commentary to afford in-depth discussion. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation. The seminar will meet four times during the Fall quarter. Class will meet 6:00-8:00pm, September 16, September 30, October 14, October 28.
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2021-2022 AutumnSchedule No Longer Available