599 Advanced Civil Procedure (Kennedy)

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.