Legal Studies-LEGL (LEGL)

LEGL 205  Contemporary Legal Studies  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Introduction to sources and contemporary principles of law in the United States and to the study and practice of law.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LB 205 and LEGL 205.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LEGL 360  Mock Trial  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Aspects of trial court procedure and litigation process, including opening statements, physical and demonstrative evidence introduction, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, objections, responses to objections, and closing arguments. Role play of civil and criminal courtroom action.
Prerequisite: LEGL 360.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Credit not allowed for both LB 360 and LEGL 360.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

LEGL 460A  Study Abroad--Italy: Comparative Legal Studies  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Study the legal system in Italy versus the United States. Consider the following: the Italian court system and legislature, labor law (trade unions), business law (launching/operating a business), criminal law (specifically organized crime), civil law (Italian civil law vs Vatican law).
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Credit not allowed for both LB 460A and LEGL 460A.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.