HTY 351 - American Legal History

This course is designed as an introduction to American legal history from colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century. Balancing primary and secondary sources, students will examine developments in legal and constitutional ideology, the formation and adaptation of specific legal institutions, and the law’s role in regulating economic life and social relations. We will be anchoring our analyses of the law’s history in the larger social and economic contexts of American history. As we do so, we will attempt to understand both the complex relationship between law and society and the ways that this relationship changes over time. UNITED STATES CONCENTRATION Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission from instructor.

Credits: 3