LPSC5201 (Law and the City) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Examines key legal structures, court decisions, and social research to consider the ability of cities to make and implement public policies that directly affect the everyday lives of millions of people. American cities and their residents are frequently faced with similar legal and political questions. Topics include federalism, land-use planning and development, business regulation, gun control, school choice, public health, and climate adaptation initiatives.
Data updated October 2026.