PS 300,301,302,303 - Introduction to Legal Reasoning I-IV

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course introduces the student to various fields of the law, especially the objectives and reasoning pursued in criminal law, contract law and negligence law. The proper ways of stating a case and presenting it to a court will be fully discussed, and the merits and weaknesses of illustrative cases will be subjected to comprehensive analysis. The course is not only a preparation for those wishing to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), but a background for participation in College Mock Trial team competition. Each class (I to IV) has a different case associated with it. Prerequisite: must be on Mock Trial team. Offered Fall semester. One credit per semester up to four total credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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