Spring 2024
LEGALST 184 001 - LEC 001
Sociology of Law
Kristin M Sangren
Class #:20408
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Letters & Science Legal Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
15
Enrolled: 85
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 40
Open Reserved Seats:
14 reserved for Students with 3 or more Terms in Attendance
6 reserved for Legal Studies Majors
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 1.5 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 7.5 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
TUE, MAY 7TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
North Gate 105
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Course Catalog Description
This course explores major issues and debates in the sociology of law. Topics include theoretical perspectives on the relationship between law and society, theories of why people obey (and disobey) the law, the relationship between law and social norms, the "law in action" in litigation and dispute resolution, the roles of lawyers, judges, and juries in the legal system and in society, and the role of law in social change. The course will examine these issues from an empirical perspective.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for Legal Studies 184 after completing Legal Studies C184/Sociology C114. A deficient grade in Legal Studies C184/Sociology C114 may be removed by taking Legal Studies 184.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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