Faculty & Staff
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Jon
L. Mills Dean Emeritus Professor of Law Director, Center for Governmental Responsibility Box 117629 / Gainesville, FL 32611 e-mail: mills@law.ufl.edu 352.273.0835 / Fax: 352.392.1457 www.law.ufl.edu/cgr |
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Courses
LAW 6503 — Florida Consitutional Law (Credits: 2)
Florida Constitutional Law is designed to give students an overview of the various provisions of the state constitution, an understanding of how Florida courts have interpreted and applied the state constitution, and an introduction into the workings of state and local governments. The course will follow the order of the document itself, addressing: 1) the basic rights provided by the Florida Constitution; 2) Separation of Powers, as understood in Florida jurisprudence; 3) the operation of the branches of government (legislative, executive and judicial); 4) taxing and bonding issues; 5) local government; 6) education; 7) miscellaneous issues such as homestead and eminent domain; and 8) the amendment and revision process.
Prerequisites: 2nd and 3rd year student.
LAW 6936 — Privacy Seminar (Credits: 2)
This seminar will evaluate the development and current status of the law related to the privacy of individuals. This seminar will analyze the evolution of protection of personal information under the law and personal autonomy under the law and constitution. Additionally, the efficacy of constitutional, tort and statutory remedies will be evaluated. Readings will include selected cases and articles. The seminar will include a written research paper and an oral presentation to the class.
Prerequisites: none.
LAW 6936 — Law and Policy Issues in the Americas Seminar (Credits: 2)
The Law & Policy in the Americas Seminar is an interdisciplinary, cross-listed course taught at the law school but offering credit to both law students and graduate students from the Center for Latin American Studies. The seminar evaluates the development of legal systems in the Americas and includes a comparative analysis. Topics include constitutional and international law, trade and commercial development, alternative dispute resolution mechanism use and development, citizen security and human rights, property rights, and a review of regional judicial reform efforts focusing on efforts to improve access, efficiency and transparency in justice systems as a means to promote democratic consolidation and economic growth. Readings are theoretical and applied and focus on differing legal cultures, distinguishing features of the civil and common law systems, the informal economy and access to property rights, and will utilize current periodicals to follow regional political developments and trade agreement negotiations. The Seminar will require a paper and a presentation on some subject area within the course syllabus.
Prerequisites: 2nd and 3rd year student.