Legal Studies (LW)

LW 420 Legal Studies Internship: 6 semester hours

This is an academically oriented practical experience gained through supervised work assignments with various law firms and legal-related placements. The student will have the opportunity to contrast their studies in the minor with practice in the field. The internship is open to legal studies minors of junior and senior status and with the consent of the pre-law advisor. A student may enroll in and complete a maximum of (6) semester hours, although credit does not apply to the minor (but does apply toward credits for graduation). Prerequisites: at least one of BA 203, CJ 297or PO 203; junior or senior in good standing; completed and approved application; and consent of the pre-law advisor.

LW 450 Legal Research Seminar: 3 semester hours

Students will refine legal and general reserach skills, producing a final paper and presentation that examines a legal issue related their respective majors (or other approved topic). Prerequisites: PL 141, one of BA 203, CJ 297 or PO 203; and EN 210.