This course builds upon the material introduced in the law school’s pre-matriculation program and is designed to enhance skills that are necessary to succeed in law school. The course is taught in large group and workshop formats and focuses on the ability to read, analyze, synthesize, and brief cases; create and understand class outlines; and apply the law and other authority through essay exam writing. The course also provides insight and strategies into taking multiple-choice questions; improving student study techniques; and managing student stress and time. This noncredit course is graded on a scale of A, B, C, D and F and is not subject to the Mandatory Grade Distribution listed in the Student Handbook. Students receiving a course grade of “D” or below are required to take Advanced Legal Reasoning.
LAW-1001: Legal Foundations
Course Frequency
Offered at least once per academic year.