LGST 109: Legal Theory
University of California, Santa Cruz
Offers systematic exploration of alternative conceptions of the nature of law, including positivism, natural law, formalism, realism, pragmatism, and theories of justice. Additional focus on the nature of law; relation of law and morality, rights and other legal concepts; and philosophical debates such as critical legal studies and critical race theory.
Average GPA: 3.31
Grade distribution records: 186 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 0.5% |
| A | 55 | 29.6% |
| A- | 27 | 14.5% |
| B+ | 23 | 12.4% |
| B | 29 | 15.6% |
| B- | 13 | 7.0% |
| C+ | 3 | 1.6% |
| C | 2 | 1.1% |
| C- | 1 | 0.5% |
| D | 2 | 1.1% |
| F | 6 | 3.2% |
| P | 12 | 6.5% |
| NP | 6 | 3.2% |
| W | 6 | 3.2% |
Based on 186 student grade records across 4 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Eric Stephen Snickars 147 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Nathan Thomas Coben 39 students, Average GPA 3.75