LPPP 3559

Constitutional Law is an oddly structured course that wouldn't work without the congeniality of the professor. The lecture hall of 150 or so students is asked to recite case facts and holdings every class (that they are expected to have briefed by hand the night before) in a crash-course style syllabus that puts up subjects in just about every possible area of civil rights or constitutional law. Prof. Moore would change assignments and exam structures frequently, much to the chagrin of her TAs and the class. And sometimes, she would ask us to 'debate' each case as if we were the Justices - once again, passing around microphones for 30-second quips in a giant lecture hall. The format was a breeding ground for misunderstanding. And God help you if you aren't a Democrat - Prof. Moore is open about her biases and frequently made fun of conservative Justices' opinions and demeanor. As someone who mostly agrees with her, I still wonder how the room's Republicans felt...