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  • LS 304: Law and Globalization

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    An examination of the function of law in the globalization era both domestically and internationally. Emphasis will be given to understanding the importance and influence of governmental institutions and specific laws upon individual societies, in particular, developing countries. Offered each spring.
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  • LS 310: The Philosophy of Law

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    Students are provided with a detailed study of judicial decision-making and its relationship to the handling of disputes at different levels of the legal structure and various stages of the legal process. Using case-law materials, the techniques of legal reasoning and styles of legal thinking, along with the ways in which judicial decisions are able to respond to the demands of social change are investigated. Consideration is given to techniques of reading legal texts, strategies of interpretation, legal reasoning, decision-making and persuasion.
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  • LS 320: Constitutional Law

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    A survey of the historical development of the American Constitution with emphasis on the role of the judicial branch of the government in determining the contours of the relationship between the individual and the state. The Bill of Rights is the focus of most of these opinions, with the First ammendment recieving the most attention. Selected Supreme Court cases will be studied. Offered fall term alternate years.
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  • LS 330: Family Law

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    An examination of the relationship between the American family, the law, and the church. Topics include the legal definitions of marriage and family; the rights and obligations within the family; the role of the church and government in marriage and family life; the dissolution of marriage and related issues such as the distribution of marital assets, alimony, child custody, visitation, and support; the issues of paternity, adoption and surrogacy will also be explored.
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  • LS 340: Juvenile Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    This course explores all phases of the contemporary juvenile justice system and examines the nature of delinquency, classifications of juvenile offenders, alternative explanations for juvenile misconduct, juvenile courts and juvenile rights, treatment and corrections. Major court rulings that have shaped contemporary juvenile justice will be presented as well. Students will also have the opportunity to observe parts of the juvenile justice system first-hand by attending a juvenile court session and visiting a correctional facility for adjudicated delinquents.
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  • LS 355: Criminal Law and Procedure

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    A broad introduction to the American criminal justice system. Topics include how crimes are legally defined, legal defenses, and Constitutional limitations. The three major components of the criminal justice system will be examined: law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. In particular, the focus will be on each component's relationship to substantive and procedural law. Offered fall term alternate years.
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  • LS 420: Law and Christianity

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    A study of the relationship that exists between Christianity and the law. Students examine the issues of how human laws relate to God's laws, the foundational principles of a Biblical jurisprudence, the nature of responsibility and punishment, mercy and judgment. Attention is paid to whether law can truly be considered a calling and the unique responsibility Christian legal professionals have in society. Prerequisite: Legal Studies 110 or permission of instructor. Offered spring term alternate years.
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  • LS 490: Directed Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    No course description available.
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  • LS 491: Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    A supervised field work in various law offices and legal agencies, designed to give the student broad exposure and initial practical competencies.
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  • LS 495: Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Milligan College

    A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion, independent research and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester.
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