605 Race and the Law Speakers Series

In this speakers series, leading experts and commentators will offer thoughts on pressing questions shaping race relations, including: 1) what would an anti-racist society look like; (2) what should and can be done about the carceral state; and (3) how do we address challenges inherent in concepts like allyship, representation, and intersectionality. Evaluation will consist of class attendance and participation and reflection papers. Participation from a diverse group of students is encouraged. Credit/No credit

Course Areas of Practice
Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
Law, Democracy, and Society
Evaluation Methods
Reflective Writing
Class participation
Degree Requirements
JD elective
IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective
Course Type
Speaker Series
Learning Outcomes
Legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and written and oral communication in the legal context
Exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system
2021
Spring 2021
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

605.01 1
  • Reflective Writing
  • Class participation
 Trina Jones, Guy-Uriel Charles, H. Timothy Lovelace, Jr.

In this speakers series, leading experts and commentators will offer thoughts on pressing questions shaping race relations, including: 1) what would an anti-racist society look like; (2) what should and can be done about the carceral state; and (3) how do we address challenges inherent in concepts like allyship, representation, and intersectionality. Evaluation will consist of class attendance and participation and reflection papers. Participation from a diverse group of students is encouraged. Credit/No credit

Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.