The United States Legal System

An in-depth look at the U.S. legal system and how it affects individuals and society, with coverage of legal vocabulary, sources of law, the structure of the government, the Supreme Court and the judicial system.  Case analysis skills will be stressed, including identifying the issue, procedural history, facts, reasoning and holding of each case.  Students will also write a legal memorandum and engage in a mock trial. This class is required for the Law, Diversity and Justice concentration (major) and for the LDJ minor if you are planning to take FAIR 422k: Adv. Research and Writing. It serves as a foundational course for anyone interested in learning about law in the U.S.