Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students
by Hannah Fingerhut
Nov 11, 2023
4 minutes
A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking things up by turning their attention to Taylor Swift.
Sean Kammer wanted his legal writing course to draw on music and art to help his students reconsider legal language and craft persuasive arguments. The self-described “Swiftie” thought a focus on the cultural icon was also a way to connect with his students.
Never in his wildest dreams did Kammer expect the attention that the announcement generated — the class filled
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