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STDEV 365

Legal Education and Practice

Course Description

Successful legal education and practice. Preparation for those planning to attend law school.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Title

Assimilation

Learning Outcome

Students will practice assimilating all legal research into a deliverable final product (memo/brief)

Title

Legal Research

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the major secondary sources used in legal research.

Title

Legal Cases

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to read, understand, and brief a legal case.

Title

Communication

Learning Outcome

Students will learn how to effectively communicate with others (focusing on legal aspects)

Title

Law School Examination

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to effectively study and prepare for a law school final examination.