In this class we will look at the foundations of law as well as
assumptions behind conceptions of judicial authority.  We will
discuss how judges differ from other government decision-makers in
terms of their appointment,institutional environment and the factors
bear on their decision-making.  We will cover court organization with
an emphasis on the federal court system, including the Supreme Court.
We will discuss the role of different actors in the legal system and
the processes that govern resolution of adversarial disputes.
Students should come away with an understanding of the philosophy
behind specific practices and a better understanding of how our
judicial system operates.