Schedule of Classes

Survey course introducing students to various aspects of the legal profession. Intended for students with potential interest in a legal career.

Students learn to identify and utilize legal research resources to answer the legal issues presented by different factual scenarios and present the results in legal documents.

Students considering law school work in a legal office setting, either private or public sector, to learn what the practice of law is like. Actual tasks are determined by the site supervisor. Placement is determined by the director of the Pre-Law Center. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Explore fundamental ethical issues presented to lawyers in United States created by the paradox of the adversarial system and the pursuit of truth.

The focus will be upon critical thinking utilizing advanced legal advocacy and writing skills. Experiential learning will be an integral part of each seminar specifically utilizing members of the legal community.