Dwight Duncan

The history of U.S. Constitutional interpretation and current doctrine concerning judicial review, the federal-state system, the Commerce Clause, separation of powers, freedoms of speech and religion, due process and equal protection. Special attention is given to current controversies regarding the "Right of Privacy" and affirmative action.

A continuation of LAW 555, Constitutional Law I

Exploration of the relationship between modern medical technology and the law. Subjects include genetic engineering, surrogate motherhood, reproductive technologies, AIDS, proxy decision-making, right to refuse treatment, living wills, and organ transplants. Special attention will be given to recent constitutional, statutory and regulatory developments, with consideration of potential conflict with religious perspectives.

The course provides individual students with the opportunity to complete an independent legal research and writing project under the supervision of a full- time faculty member with expertise in the area studied. Permission of Full-Time Professor; Permission of Associate Dean required for second I.L.R. Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

The course provides individual students with the opportunity to complete an independent legal research and writing project under the supervision of a full- time faculty member with expertise in the area studied. Permission of Full-Time Professor; Permission of Associate Dean required for second I.L.R. Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

The course provides individual students with the opportunity to complete an independent legal research and writing project under the supervision of a full- time faculty member with expertise in the area studied. Permission of Full-Time Professor; Permission of Associate Dean required for second I.L.R. Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

Senior members of the UMass Law Review take this course in the fall/spring semester of their final year. Pass/Fail. Requires completion of Law Review Note Writing and permission of the Faculty Advisor. Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

Senior members of the UMass Law Review take this course in the fall/spring semester of their final year. Pass/Fail. Requires completion of Law Review Note Writing, Law Review I and permission of the Faculty Advisor. Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of topic.