This course provides an introduction to law, society, and politics laying the groundwork for further study in the Public Law program (Major & Minor). Together, we will examine critical questions such as: Where do laws come from? What roles do courts play in a political system? How do legal systems sustain or challenge social inequalities? And when can judicial interventions foster democracy or protect new rights? This introductory course invites students to engage with the complex ways laws influence—and are influenced by—politics and power.
Area of Focus: Public Law