The main focus of the course is to build participants' legal terminology, classroom discussion skills, and presentation capabilities. By the end of the course, students will feel confident in their ability to speak and use legal terminology, and they will be able to take on the challenges of law school at U.S. universities. Typically, the course meets every morning for four 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.
A university meal plan offers lunches Monday - Thursday. 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.