Academic Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Sep 26, 2025  
Academic Bulletin 2025-2026

POLSC 221 - Law, Courts, and Judicial Processes


Credits: 4
A study of the development, organization, and operation of federal and state court systems, with consideration given to the political contexts in which courts operate. Particular attention is given to normative and positive accounts of judicial decision-making, including the role and limits of judicial discretion and the importance of institutions in shaping judicial outcomes.

Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.