Employment Discrimination
LAW 721 | 2-3 Hours
A survey course that canvasses the principal federal statutes prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, veteran status, and genetic information. In addition to analyzing various theories of employment discrimination law as articulated by the courts, the course emphasizes the practical aspects of prosecuting and defending discrimination claims in litigation. The course will be relevant to students who anticipate litigating, practicing labor & employment law, or serving a federal judicial clerkship.