This course addresses one of the most important legal developments of the 20th century: the prohibition of discrimination based on protected traits in employment. Students will undertake a doctrinal overview of federal employment discrimination law, including theories of discrimination, order and allocation of the burden of proof, policy considerations, and other related issues. Additionally, some in-class time will be devoted to simulating the use of anti-discrimination laws to assist mock clients.

This course will cover federal statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; federal and state constitutions; state and local statutory analogs; and relevant case law.

Throughout the course, students will have several opportunities to learn how the law functions in practice.

Prerequisites: None

Recommended for the following Professional Pathways: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties; Government/Public Sector; Labor and Employment; Litigation/Dispute Resolution

3 Credits