LAWS3398 · Law

Class Action Law

Boston College Law School

This course is designed to provide students a working familiarity with the key principles and precedents that guide practitioners in their handling of class actions and similar forms of complex litigation. It also seeks to instill a practical understanding of the life of a class action, from before a case is filed until all appeals have been exhausted. We will examine the evolving law of class actions, including an analysis of Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Class Action Fairness Act, key Supreme Court decisions, and significant trends and developments in lower federal and selected state appellate courts. We also will examine the strategies and tactics practitioners employ in prosecuting and defending class action cases. The course will employ lecture and break-out sessions, and will occasionally include outside speakers. A small number of sessions may be taught remotely.