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Law 101 (Session 1 & 2)

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Summary

The Law course is an introduction to the law and the legal system in contemporary American society. In this course, the case study method is used to analyze individual rights as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and as interpreted by the courts. It also examines the two major branches of the law — criminal law and civil law. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of law but even more importantly they will enhance critical thinking and communication skills through group discussions, games, courtroom simulations and hands-on projects. Field trips and guest speakers will introduce students to real-world experience. Teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills and leadership are key skills learned in the course. 

Student profile

Please note that we will be offering a Law course in each session of STEP. Each Law course can be taken individually or in combination with each other as these two courses will explore different legal concepts, philosophy, and case studies. Students considering participating in both sessions of STEP could take a Law course both weeks to have more in-depth exposure to the field of law.

Important dates

Application deadlines

Application opens: Jan. 13, 2025
Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2025

Tuition deadlines

The first half of tuition is due by May 15, 2025. The second half of tuition is due by June 1, 2025.

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