The main objective of the course is to build participants' legal vocabulary, classroom discussion skills, and presentation capabilities. Typically, the course meets every morning for two hours. Two afternoons per week will also be devoted primarily to excursions and experiential learning. Such excursions will include visits to law offices of professionals in the region and to the county court house to view the workings of the local legal system.
Housing is in university dormitories, double occupancy.
Options for meals are a number of nearby restaurants within walking distance, the university cafeteria, and cooking one's own meals in the residence hall kitchen facilities. All participants will be issued a Valparaiso University student identification card enabling them to use 24-hour computer labs, sports and recreational facilities, the student union, and the library. All students will have Valparaiso University computer and e-mail accounts. This center and this class provide a rare opportunity to learn not just English, but also legal terminology. Now I know the legal system in the U.S. and law vocabulary.