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The Role of the Article III Judge

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The Role of the Article III Judge (7045): The contemporary debate over the proper role of a federal judge under the Constitution turns, in large measure, on what it is we think an Article III judge is doing when she is called upon to resolve a "case or controversy." Is she looking for the fair result? If so, by whose lights? Is she a political actor, or is she instead looking for a rule of decision that has been previously established by law (a "mere translator" of the law, in Justice Frankfurter's words). If so, by natural law or positive law? These are some of the questions we will consider in discussing what role a federal judge plays when she exercises "the judicial Power of the United States" conferred by Article III of the Constitution. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, and final paper. Interested SLS students should complete and submit an S-Term Course Selection Form 2023 available at https://law.stanford.edu/education/s-term/) by April 25, 2023. Forms received after the deadline will be processed on a rolling basis until the class is full. S-Term early start for Autumn Quarter. Class meets 1:30PM-4:30PM on September 11 and 1:30PM-4:00PM on September 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, & 19.

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The Role of the Article III Judge | LAW 7045 Section 01 Class #28602

  • 2 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO4 - Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing
    • LO6 - Law Governing Lawyers/Ethical Responsibilities
  • Course Category:
    • Public Law

Notes: S-Term: Class meets 1:30PM-4:30PM on September 11, and 1:30PM-4:00PM on September 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, & 19. This class section has been cancelled!

  • 2023-2024 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
    This class section has been cancelled!
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