The Modern U.S. Supreme Court

LAW 685
Spring 2024

Co-taught by Prof. Lee Epstein and Mr. Adam Liptak (Supreme Court correspondent of the New York Times), this course examines the modern U.S. Supreme Court. Topics include the Court's membership; its procedures for selecting cases for review; the role of lawyers, law clerks, and journalists; and doctrinal developments in several areas of the law.

Course Outline and Readings. Click here

Information about Grading. Click here 

Class Sessions.

• Friday, January 26: 9 am-Noon; 1-3 pm (in-person, Room 2)

• Saturday, January 27: 9 am-Noon; 1-3 pm (in-person, Room 101)

• Zoom classes (via Blackboard), from 9:00 am-10:00 am, on February 2, February 9

Office Hours. By appointment (email lepstein@law.usc.edu)

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