Institutional Corruption: Seminar
Spring term, Block I
T 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Professor Lawrence Lessig
2 classroom credits LAW-94735A
This seminar will explore the concept of "institutional corruption" in a range of important public institutions, including medicine, the academy, agency rule making, and Congress among others. By "institutional corruption," I mean (1) legal, even ethical (2)acts or relationships, (3) which even if thought necessary (4) weaken appropriate public trust in that institution. The class will involve extensive reading, and a weekly "idea paper" (2-3 pages), plus a final paper (10-15 pages).
This seminar is by-permission of the instructor. Send a short statement of interest including your class year to a2lessig@pobox.com by July 15.