This seminar explores the project of critical race theory (CRT). With a focus on writings that shaped the movement (as well as consideration of newer contributions to the field), this class will introduce recurring themes and questions within CRT, including the social construction of race, interest convergence, intersectionality, the role of legal rights in the pursuit of equity, and storytelling methodologies. We will also place CRT into conversation with current social justice issues and consider how CRT can inform both the study and practice of contemporary civil rights lawyering. This class is a reading and writing intensive upper-level seminar.