law

The Summer College Law program provides an opportunity for you to develop a realistic understanding of law school and the legal profession. Students will learn basic concepts associated with the criminal justice system related to search and seizure and other Bill of Rights issues. In addition, a review of the main methods of collecting crime information will also be discussed. Each student will also write his or her own case theme and theory, will analyze and make judgments about how to use the evidence, and gain insight into the study and practice of law.

The course is exciting and intense. It polishes writing skills, public speaking skills, and requires students to think on their feet!

What's the deal?
• Trial practice offers the student an opportunity for hands-on, real-life development of litigation as a practicing attorney.
• Using a problem created by the professor, each student is assigned to serve either as a prosecutor or as defense counsel.
• Students will write and deliver a performance of an opening statement in the case, the direct examination of their own witness, cross examination of the opposing counsel's witness, and a closing argument.
• Dual Summer College program enrollment is available with Engineering,
Management, and Public Communications.
• Click here for details about WRT 104.

Typical Day
Mornings: choose a liberal arts course to complement your legal studies.

Afternoons: Explore the world of law school and the legal profession. Build reasoning, research, and writing skills. Learn rules of evidence, opening and closing statements, and examination of witnesses. Compete in exciting mock trials in a fully-appointed courtroom.