LAW 7613

Ethics and Government Service

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course offers a rigorous examination of the legal framework governing public integrity and government ethics across all three branches of the federal government, as well as state, municipal, and international systems. Framed by landmark scandals and high-stakes controversies—from Watergate to contemporary debates over Supreme Court ethics and Congressional insider trading—students will explore how legal rules, oversight mechanisms, and institutional checks shape the behavior of public officials. Drawing from statutes, case law, watchdog investigations, and real-world case studies, the course immerses students in the legal, political, and ethical tensions at the heart of public service. Students will emerge with both the doctrinal foundation and the practical skills needed to navigate and advise on complex ethics matters involving public officials. Students will produce short reflections papers and a final paper that satisfies the writing requirement.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP

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