This course is designed to help students understand the processes by which American society seeks justice and order through law. Ways in which people can participate intelligently in those processes are emphasized. Students study the history and philosophy of law as a part of the political structure of our society.
Emphasis is placed on how the law works in actual situations and how it can be made to work.
During the course, students study the major substantive areas of law such as constitutional rights, torts, contracts, property, criminal, family law, and equity. Vocational opportunities within the law are also explored.