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Course #4660

American Legal History (4660)

Examines major themes and developments in American legal history. The course begins with a focus upon the legal and jurisprudential foundations of the American Revolution and continues up through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Examples of topics addressed include: Federalist vs. Republican conceptions of national law; nineteenth century developments in the law of contract, property and business law; slavery; women; labor; the New Deal; Legal Realism and other American jurisprudential traditions; and the welfare state. Limited enrollment.

Grading: Exam, paper, and class participation
Prerequisite(s): 
Credits: 2
Offered: Irregularly
Category: Meet Advanced Research and Writing Typically

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Courses listed may NOT be offered every semester and schedules are subject to change. Course content and grading methods may vary and will be announced by the instructor during the semester. For more information contact the Registrar's Office at 651-290-6363.

William Mitchell College of Law is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136.A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.