Critical Race Theory Assessment Help Forum

[Elleonleo]

Hey All,

I'm trying to create an overview of critical race theory programming, of whatever kind, at law schools around the country. My school is hoping to set something up and I'm in charge of overviewing what is out there. Though I've done my own research and talked to a few folks, I figured asking at TLS might be really helpful. Aside from the UCLA program, I have not found robust programming at any other law school. But my research is not comprehensive whatsoever yet and I was hoping for your help:

What programming do you know of that involves critical race theory explicitly at a law school? Programming can include things like courses, speaker events, reading groups, etc. If you could tell me what law school it is and the kind of programming that is offered, that would be so awesome.

Thanks everyone.

[blueapple]

Michigan has a critical race theory course and a race law course, both taught by Martha Jones - she's the director of the Michigan Law Program in Race, Law & History. I'm sure she'd welcome an email or phone call to talk about it - she's very friendly and knowledgeable. There are a lot of race-related speaker events and reading groups at Michigan also, but a lot of that is maybe not formal programming. There are many student groups that put together this kind of stuff independent of the administration.

[brinicolec]

Michigan has a critical race theory course and a race law course, both taught by Martha Jones - she's the director of the Michigan Law Program in Race, Law & History. I'm sure she'd welcome an email or phone call to talk about it - she's very friendly and knowledgeable. There are a lot of race-related speaker events and reading groups at Michigan also, but a lot of that is maybe not formal programming. There are many student groups that put together this kind of stuff independent of the administration.

Also, based on my creeping of her bio when I was looking at that critical race theory course, she seems to have a lot of experience. If I'm remembering correctly, I believe she worked in the DOJ's civil rights division, which I understand to be a SUPER difficult gig to get.

[Elleonleo]

Thanks both of you! Just looked into that.

If anyone else has any thoughts on this they'd be super appreciated. Thanks!