College: Law

The Law major provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, theories, and practices. Students develop skills in legal analysis, research, advocacy, and ethical decision-making. Graduates are prepared to work in law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, non-profit organizations, and academia.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of legal systems and principles.
• Develop skills in legal analysis, research, and writing.
• Learn techniques for advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Explore principles of constitutional, criminal, civil, and international law.
• Analyze and interpret legal issues, statutes, and regulations.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills for effective legal practice.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Law
   • Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in law.
   • Basics of legal systems, sources of law, and legal reasoning.
2. Legal Research and Writing
   • Principles of legal research, including case law, statutes, and legal databases.
   • Techniques for conducting legal research and writing legal documents.
3. Constitutional Law
   • Principles of constitutional law, including constitutional interpretation, rights, and liberties.
   • Techniques for analyzing and applying constitutional principles in legal practice.
4. Criminal Law
   • Principles of criminal law, including criminal liability, defenses, and criminal procedures.
   • Techniques for understanding and applying criminal law in legal practice.
5. Civil Law
   • Principles of civil law, including torts, contracts, and property law.
   • Techniques for analyzing and applying civil law in legal practice.
6. International Law
   • Principles of international law, including international treaties, customs, and global governance.
   • Techniques for understanding and applying international law in legal practice.
7. Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
   • Principles of advocacy, including court advocacy, appellate advocacy, and legal ethics.
   • Techniques for negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
8. Ethics and Professional Responsibility
   • Principles of legal ethics, including professional conduct, client confidentiality, and conflicts of interest.
   • Techniques for ethical decision-making and maintaining professional responsibility in legal practice.
9. Internship/Clinical Experience
   • Practical experiences in legal environments, including internships, clinical programs, and practical practice in law firms, government agencies, or legal aid organizations.
   • Apply acquired skills in practical legal scenarios.
10. Capstone Project in Law
    • A comprehensive project to apply skills in legal analysis, research, or advocacy.
    • Present a polished legal project, research paper, or presentation.

Assessment Methods:

• Legal research and writing assignments, constitutional law analyses, criminal law projects, civil law studies, international law reports, advocacy and dispute resolution plans, ethics and professional responsibility projects, internship/clinical experience reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Law" by various authors.
• "Legal Research and Writing" by various authors.
• "Constitutional Law" by various authors.
• "Criminal Law" by various authors.
• "Civil Law" by various authors.
• "International Law" by various authors.
• "Advocacy and Dispute Resolution" by various authors.
• "Ethics and Professional Responsibility" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of legal principles and strong writing and analytical skills. Suitable for students interested in law, legal practice, and justice systems.

Duration of Major:

Typically, study duration for a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.), including coursework, internships, and clinical experiences. Additional advanced degrees or certifications may be needed for specialized roles.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in law (LL.B. or J.D.) and pursue higher education or professional certifications, such as passing the bar exam to become licensed attorneys.

Target Audience:

Aspiring lawyers, legal researchers, advocates, judges, and individuals seeking to work in law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, non-profit organizations, and academia. This major equips students with analytical, research, and advocacy skills necessary to excel in the legal profession, supporting careers in various legal and justice-related roles.