Course Description
An examination of the law, legal structures, and American legal profession from the colonial period to the present. Students will deploy historical thinking while engaging with topics such as the influence of English common law on post-Revolutionary American jurisprudence, nineteenth century concepts of divorce and child custody, twentieth century debates about free speech on college campuses, and the dynamic history of American lawyers. Class, gender, race, and ethnicity serve as analytical lenses through which to enrich the historical exploration of the cultural, economic, political, and social aspects of law in America.
GEP
Humanities GEP Course
Interdisciplinary Perspectives GEP Course
U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion GEP Course
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
00150 Withers Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None