The development and structure of the federal judicial system
The nature of the federal judicial function : cases and controversies
The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Congressional control of the distribution of judicial power among federal and state courts
Review of state court decisions by the Supreme Court
The law applied in civil actions in the district courts
Federal common law
The federal question jurisdiction of the district courts
Suits challenging official action
Judicial federalism : limitations on district court jurisdiction or its exercise
Federal habeas corpus
Advanced problems in judicial federalism
The diversity jurisdiction of the federal district courts.