This course provides an in-depth examination of judicial review, focusing on its historical origins, legal foundations, and modern applications. Students will analyze how the U.S. Supreme Court has shaped constitutional law through landmark decisions and will explore the limitations of judicial power, including justiciability doctrines, political constraints, and institutional self-restraint.
Through practical legal training, students will develop skills in constitutional interpretation, legal reasoning, and Supreme Court advocacy. Special attention will be given to the impact of judicial review on business regulations, corporate compliance, and government interactions.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the historical development and legal basis of judicial review.
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Analyze the limits of judicial power, including political and constitutional constraints.
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Interpret and critique Supreme Court decisions through case law analysis.
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Apply judicial review principles to real-world legal and corporate settings.
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Develop constitutional arguments for and against Supreme Court intervention in various cases.
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Engage in simulated Supreme Court oral arguments and corporate legal strategy exercises.
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Assess the role of judicial review in shaping modern law and governance.
