Students will experience what a typical law school class is like, including reading judicial opinions, briefing cases, and participating in the Socratic method. Students will learn the difference between common law and statutory law and become familiar with case law and precedents. Students will explore several recent Supreme Court cases in depth and understand how the Court shapes our lives and society.

Students in this course will be introduced to the work of lawyers, including public interest/public sector attorneys, private/corporate lawyers, and the judiciary. They will explore the law school admission process in-depth, including meeting with law school admission officers, drafting resumes and personal statements, and creating their own professional timeline. They will also tour a local law school and meet law students, and learn about financial resources available to attend law school and the financial aid process overall.