PHIL107
LOGIC & LEGAL ANALYSIS
Clark Core FA Formal Analysis
This course is offered in a current or upcoming term. Check the official course schedule before registering.
Also listed under 1 other title
- LOGIC AND LEGAL ANALYSIS
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 28
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
This course introduces students to the rigors of modern symbolic logic as a tool for understanding and evaluating legal arguments of various types and for generally improving analytical skills. Attention will be directed to the unique features of legal reasoning. Sample LSAT problems, along with traditional logic problem-solving exercises and occasional creative oral class presentations, will be assigned. Note: Aptitude for Symbolic Logic Required.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
2000 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2030 Spring: 41% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 6% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2029 Spring: 45% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2028 Spring: 49% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 10 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 4% per year. Department faculty is about 13% below its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 24% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 52% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 11 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 13% below its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM JC206 20262021
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Sackler Science Center S210 20262003200220012000
- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM JC106 2024
- Mon, Fri, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC215 2023
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC120 201520142012201120102009 +2 more Also offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2007
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM JC102 200620042004
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 13 of 30 enrolled | 24686 |
| Spring 2026 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 19 of 32 enrolled | 34751 |
| Spring 2024 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 32 of 32 enrolled | 30020 |
| Spring 2023 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 32 of 32 enrolled | 30020 |
| Fall 2022 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 30 of 32 enrolled | 21777 |
| Spring 2022 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 20 of 32 enrolled | 30020 |
| Spring 2021 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 32 of 32 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2020 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 28 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2019 | Paul J. Broderick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 27 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2018 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 28 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2017 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 18 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2016 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 22 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2015 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2014 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2013 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 24 of 25 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2012 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 21 of 25 enrolled | 30188 |
| Spring 2011 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 38499 |
| Spring 2010 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 14 of 25 enrolled | 34463 |
| Spring 2009 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 14 of 30 enrolled | 34463 |
| Spring 2008 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 12 of 30 enrolled | 34463 |
| Spring 2007 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 13 of 30 enrolled | 34463 |
| Spring 2006 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 11 of 30 enrolled | 34463 |
| Fall 2004 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 13 of 30 enrolled | 22246 |
| Spring 2004 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 18 of 30 enrolled | 30406 |
| Spring 2003 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 14 of 30 enrolled | 34462 |
| Spring 2002 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 18 of 30 enrolled | 34462 |
| Spring 2001 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 9 of 30 enrolled | 34462 |
| Spring 2000 | Barbara R. Carlson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 6 of 30 enrolled | 34462 |