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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This overview of the American system of criminal justice includes study of its various institutions, such as the criminal courts, police, prosecutors and defense attorneys, and jails and prisons. The Fourth Amendment (Search and Seizure) and the Fifth Amendment (Privilege Against Self-Incrimination) are studied. Also explored are schools of thought underlying criminal prosecution and correctional philosophy. Every Year, Fall and Spring
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the law library and computerized legal research databases. Students learn how to move from a fact situation through finding the sources of legal authority to applying the law to the specific facts. Prerequisite: LE 101; Every Year, Fall and Spring
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3.00 Credits
In the development of legal writing skills emphasis is on precision and clarity in writing legal citation and format. Students draft letters and memoranda of law. Prerequisites: LE 208, EN 101, EN 102; Every Year, Fall and Spring
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: LE 101 or WS 101
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of all aspects of a criminal and civil trial, and prepares students for advanced oral advocacy. Prerequisites: LE 101, EN 102; Every Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the first half of a comprehensive study of the procedures in civil litigation from the beginning of a conflict to its final resolution, from both a theoretical and a practical approach. Preparation of documents necessary to a civil action is covered. Prerequisites: LE 100, LE 101, LE 208; Co-requisite: LE 210; Every Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the second half of a comprehensive study of the procedures in civil litigation from the beginning of a conflict to its final resolution, from both a theoretical and a practical approach. Preparation of documents necessary to a civil action is covered. Prerequisites: LE 301, LE 210; Every Year, Spring
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to topics in the law affecting older persons, such as government benefit programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid), nursing homes, incapacity. Prerequisite: SO 263, GT 263 or LE 208; Every Other Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
The workings of, and procedures involved in dealing with, government agencies are introduced. Skills involved in being an advocate are covered. Prerequisite: LE 208; Every Other Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a study of how law relates to the family as a functioning entity, examination of family law practice, and preparation of documents for dissolution of marriage. Prerequisites: LE 210, LE 301; Every Other Year, Spring
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