LAW 6431

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

LAW 6431
Federal Courts

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course examines the various constitutional, statutory, and judge-made doctrines that control access to the federal courts to vindicate federal rights. It is particularly valuable for those planning a career in public interest or the public sector, anyone else expecting to litigate extensively in federal court, and students who have or hope to obtain a judicial clerkship. Topics covered include: case or controversy limitations, including standing; constitutional and statutory limits on jurisdiction; causes of action for constitutional and statutory rights, including 42 U.S.C. ?1983 and Bivens actions; bars to such actions, including sovereign immunity and abstention doctrines; and habeas corpus.


Prerequisites LAW 5001 and LAW 5021.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6162 LAW 6431   LEC 001

    • MTWR
    • Jan 20 - Apr 29, 2026

    • Dorf, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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