Introduction to Torts
Prof. Gregory M. Dickinson
You probably never thought about what a “tort” was until you got to law school. Most people think about criminal law when they think about what it means to be a lawyer. But civil law actually plays a much bigger role in day to day life and legal practice. Tort law is necessary for society to function properly and peacefully because people who have been wronged deserve proper restitution. This No. 86 course will include videos on basic topics like how Torts is related to other 1L classes, the importance of intention and different types of causation. Professors will also discuss more advanced and specialized topics such as medical malpractice, consumer product liability, and how different theories approach tort reform.