Agenda Setting in the U.S. Supreme Court and Legal Institutions
- Semester: Spring 2026
- Course ID: 296W
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 29865
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- 1L and upperclass elective
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| WED | 3:55 - 5:45 pm | JON 6.257 |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
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| Paper | |||
| Other |
Description
This course will examine how the U. S. Supreme Court sets its agenda. It will also examine agenda setting in other legal institutions , e.g, the office of the US. Solicitor General, State Solicitors General, and perhaps private legal practices. Students will be expected to come to class well prepared to discuss readings including weekly 1-2 page papers reflecting on the readings. Students will write a modest research paper on a topic of their choice related to agenda setting that is approved by the professor.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
1l-deciding To Decide
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Perry, H. W. and Perry, H. W. , Jr.
TriLiteral LLC
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edition: 1
ISBN: 978-0-674-19443-4
ISBN: 978-0-674-19443-4
The Shadow Docket : How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic
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Vladeck, Stephen
Basic Books
ISBN: 978-1-5416-0518-3
ISBN: 978-1-5416-0518-3
Instructors
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| Date | Updated |
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| 10/02/2025 | Room(s) changed |
Perry Jr, H. W.