LEEL 582 - LAW - Fall 2026

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Course Number: LEEL 582

Course Title: Law and Poverty

Course Credits: 3

1 Instructor

Term: Fall 2026

Course Schedule: Tues/Thurs 1005-1125 (Student Affairs Office will contact you if there is a change to the date/time)

Location: Chancellor Day Hall

Course Description: The differential character of the law concerning rich and poor as reflected in case studies in criminal law, consumer law, housing law, welfare law. The "delivery systems" available for legal services to the poor and alternative organizational models for legal services; the role of law schools, government and the professional bar.

TQR: At a minimum, a first degree in law. Several years of significant practice or professional experience, in the relevant area; Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.

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