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Prelaw program
June 2 - July 11, 2008
Note: Although internship placements for this program have reached capacity, we are still accepting applications for a limited number of seats in the highly-regarded course-only portion of this program. We will put accepted students on an internship waiting list should any placements become available. Students accepted to the course-only portion of this program may also choose to arrange their own internship. We also urge you to sign up for our e-mail list to find out when this program will next be offered and to consider one of our other "Campus-to-Careers" programs:
GOVT 3150
As a Prelaw Program participant, you enroll in a four-credit course, Government 3150, “Introduction to the American Legal System: Its Nature, Functions, and Institutions.”
This course offers you a comprehensive introduction to the American legal system, its roots in natural and common law, the purposes/values it serves (e.g., resolution of private grievances; punishment of offenses against the polity and individuals; preservation, development, and limitation of individual and group rights; and facilitation of commerce and private agreements), and the roles of the judiciary, legislature, and private parties.
Professor Stewart teaches the course using the Socratic method employed at most U.S. law schools and introduces students to fundamental concepts and techniques used by attorneys and courts in analyzing cases, interpreting statutes, and determining disputes.
As in law school, you’re expected to read assigned materials before each class meeting and to participate actively in class discussions.