This course will provide an introduction to the relationship between law and contemporary poverty in the United States. We will explore the relevance of theory, doctrine and public policy to the persistent and damaging consequences of economic inequality – in income, assets, and access to affordable housing and health care – for tens of millions of U.S. residents. We will consider and scrutinize anti-poverty government programs (including legal services), market-based approaches and international perspectives. Course materials will be drawn from legal, social science and popular sources, and students will have an opportunity to apply their learning to problems facing low-income communities.
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Pros-
There is little case reading, most of the class it taught by a series of articles and two books. (i.e. course materials are cheap).
Gives a great overview of the subject matter.
Lots of interesting guest speakers.
The work load is very manageable.
Selbin is smart, approachable, and adorable.
Cons-
Doesn't go in great detail about any one topic.
More policy and poverty than law and poverty.
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