The Modern U.S. Supreme Court

LAW 5766
Fall 2025

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, October 24: 9 am-Noon; 1-4 pm; AB 320

• Saturday, October 25: 9 am-Noon; 1-4 pm; AB 320

Office Hours. By appointment (email epstein@wustl.edu )