001
546J
LAW
Prison Law and Litigation
UH Mānoa Catalog Description
January term provides students the opportunity to explore contemporary legal topics with national and international experts. (B) alternative dispute resolution; (C) rule of law; (D) law practice; (E) diversity; (F) access to justice; (G) public law; (H) legal theory; (I) legal practice; (J) rights. Repeatable five times. (Once a year)
Notes
This course will combine a theoretical examination of the law governing prisoners with a practical skills component addressing the problems litigators face in litigating prisoner rights claims in the courts. The course will cover subjects such as the first amendment protections accorded prisoners, the due process requirements before a prisoner can be disciplined or transferred to a significantly harsher environment, and when prison conditions or policies constitute cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. The Professor will draw upon his experience in litigating prisoner rights claims in various courts including the United States Supreme Court to encourage dialogue on the issues faced by lawyers seeking to challenge constitutional violations in court, or to mediate/settle prisoner rights claims. One class will focus on developing lawyers mediation/settlement skills.
Faculty: Jules Lobel
Credit(s) for this CRN
1
Instructor Approval
No
Competition
No
Enrollment Cap
20
Clinical Requirement
No
Semesters Offered
Class | Instructor(s) | Term | Year |
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J-Term
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2023 | |
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J-Term
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2021 | |
View class page | Stephen Pevar |
J-Term
|
2020 |
View class page | Vicki L. Been |
J-Term
|
2019 |
View class page | Lea VanderVelde |
J-Term
|
2018 |
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J-Term
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2017 | |
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J-Term
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2016 | |
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J-Term
|
2014 | |
View class page | Jerome A. Cohen |
J-Term
|
2013 |
View class page | Ray Madoff |
J-Term
|
2011 |