LAW 7373

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LAW 7373
Judicial Decision Making

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Judges play a central role in the justice system. Despite their importance, judicial decision making remains poorly understood. How do judges make decisions? What influences their rulings? Obviously, the relevant law and the facts of cases matter, but whatother internal or external factors shape their judgments? Drawing on the work of judges, legal scholars, and social scientists, this seminar explores those questions. Among other things, the potential impact of political ideology, religion, race, gender, life experience, cognitive limitations, professional norms, workload, selection and retention, specialization, collegiality, hierarchy, litigant characteristics, and public opinion will be examined. The implications for effective advocacy, court reform, and the achievement of social justice will be addressed.

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9523 LAW 7373   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 5, 2024

    • Wistrich, A

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