Federal Courts

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, TUE, WED, THU 10:30 - 11:20 am TNH 2.124

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam December 12, 2025

Description

Federal Courts is about the role and power of the federal courts in the federal system. This Federal Courts class places special emphasis on the doctrines and policies that shape and limit the power of the federal district courts. Topics include (1) federal question and diversity jurisdiction, (2) the Erie problem, (3) federal common law, (4) justiciability, (5) suits challenging official action, and (6) the law governing the coordination of state and federal court jurisdiction.