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SSC 443SEM - Law, Legal Writing and Advocacy

Law, Legal Writing and Advocacy introduces undergraduates to the practical written and oral application of legal principles by giving them basic tasks a lawyer would perform. Students gain a basic knowledge of the legal system and the lawyers’ role in it. They are given hypothetical factual situations that involve legal issues. They are asked to analyze the factual situation and to present the legal issues involved from different perspectives: the defense, the plaintiff/prosecutor, the judge, and law enforcement.

Credits: 3

Grading
Graded (GRD)

Typically Offered:
Fall

Requisites:
Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing and completion of Communication Literacy 1 or completion of Writing Skills 1 (ENG 101 or placement into ENG 201)