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744 - Administrative Law

This course is an introduction to the federal administrative state. We will study both the powers that agencies possess and the constitutional, statutory, and other limitations on those powers. We will explore the relationship of agencies to Congress, the courts, the President, and the public; the procedures through which agencies operate; and the availability and scope of judicial review of agency action. Along the way, we will consider the rationales for delegating power to agencies, the implications of the ways agencies are structured, and the values that do or should guide agency conduct. The course thus has theoretical components, but it is also extremely practical, and I will emphasize both theory and practice during the course. The work of federal agencies affects nearly every area of modern life, from environmental protection to financial markets to national security—not to mention public health, medicine,voting, and mail.This course will prepare you to engage with that law, whether as a public servant, a lawyer representing a client, or a citizen interacting with your government. Understanding how regulation works will serve you well in your legal careers (and your lives), whatever you choose to do with your degree.



745 - Labor & Employment Law

The formal title of this course, Law 745, is “Labor Relations” but, more accurately, should be called “Introduction to Labor & Employment Law.” “Labor law” typically refers to “traditional” labor law, i.e., legal issues involving unions and/or arising under the National Labor Relations Act, and public sector labor laws. “Employment law” is everything else: individual employment rights; discrimination law; family medical leave, health and safety, plant closing notice laws, and wage and hour law. This course is intended to be a sampler platter, of sorts. The goal is to get a taste of each of the more interesting areas that comprise Labor & Employment law.



768 - Health Justice Clinic



935 - Health Law



940 - Mental Health Law



950 - International Human Rights Law [IBB Session]

International Human Rights Law: 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. (Central time) MTWRF July 20-24 & July 27-31. 1 credit. The protection of human rights is of significant concern in modern international law. Understanding its significance involves knowing what current human rights guarantees are provided by international law and how the institutional arrangements for protecting them work. During the first week of this course we will critically examine some of the main human rights institutions and treaties and review the procedures for implementing them. We will focus on the main human rights mechanisms at the United Nations and also within the regional systems of Europe, Africa and Latin America and consider their strengths and weaknesses. In the second week we will address selected substantive rights such as the right to life, freedom of expression and some specific economic and social rights such as the right to healthcare and cultural rights. Throughout the course we will bear in mind overarching themes of equality, dignity, non-discrimination and diversity. Grading will be based on a take-home exam. Instructor — Dr. Sorcha MacLeod.