Minimum 2.75 Cumulative G.P.A. required. Students must obtain permission from Instructor and Law and Justice Program Director. This course draws on and develops students' knowledge and understanding of law and legal institutions and applies it to a specific legal topic, institution or controversy. The course explores the social, political, ethical, economic issues relevant to the topic. Students will be expected to contribute to seminar discussions and to complete projects related to the seminar theme.
Students design and carry out original research on a topic of their choice.
Available to juniors and seniors in the Law and Justice Minor. Proposals must be reviewed and approved by a faculty sponsor and the Law and Justice Program Director prior to registration for this course. Entails substantial research and writing on a selected topic. Student must submit a proposal prior to registering for this course. Approval of thesis proposal by a sponsoring faculty member and the Law and Justice Program Committee is required.