Capstone course for Legal Studies majors, making use of their knowledge of different areas of law in analyzing disputes. Legal research, writing and oral persuasion in mock trials and appellate arguments. Power Point, online research, electronic discussion groups. Detailed examination of the elements of contract formation, of circumstances which lead to contract breach, and legal remedies for breach. Core course designed to give students a general background in the many ways in which our legal system affects the business community, and affects each of them as ordinary citizens.
Students read caselaw, and write frequently.
Integration of A Civil Action , by Jonathan Harr.