LAW599
Advanced Civil Procedure
(Kennedy)
Prerequisite courses: 452 Civil Procedure
Prerequisite for:
Instructor(s): Professor Gerard Kennedy
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture/seminar/other
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Factum: 50%
Oral Argument on Appeal: 20%
Two Short Written Reflections: 20%
Participation: 10%
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course addresses advanced topics in Civil Procedure that cannot be addressed in the introductory civil procedure course. Topics will include the jurisdiction of various judicial actors, issues of standing, ripeness, and mootness, and how to address problematic litigants. Method of evaluation will primarily be written argument for an appeal on a civil procedure issue. This will be complemented by oral argument, two short written reflections, and participation in seminar discussions.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2024-25. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):
To be posted to e-class.