Minor in Law and Legal Studies
About This Program
The Minor in Law and Legal Studies offers an interdisciplinary, liberal arts approach to the study of law. This is an academic program, not a professional training program, emphasizing the social, cultural and philosophical foundations and impacts of law and legal systems. It is designed for pre-law students and for a broad array of students from across the UTA campus who are interested in the relationship of law to society and culture.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will be able to analyze judicial opinions and apply court precedent to new issues arising in both every day practical transactions and within the court system.
- Upon completion, students will be able to communicate simple and complex ideas effectively and persuasively at a level consistent with those attempting to pursue a law degree.
- Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate logical and reasoning abilities consistent with that required by the Law School Admissions Test.
- Upon completion, students will be able to clearly define the role of attorneys within the American Judicial System and attorney interactions in society through various legal actions.
- Upon completion, students will be able to identify a legal issue, research judicial opinion and effectively identify a likely outcome in a court of law.
- Upon completion, students will be able to communicate professionally and efficiently in writing in any corporate and legal professional setting.
Curriculum
| Pre-Law Specialization | ||
| For Oral Advocacy select one of the following: | 3 | |
| MOCK TRIAL l | ||
| MOCK TRIAL II | ||
| MOOT COURT | ||
| For Advanced Writing select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ADVANCED EXPOSITION | ||
| ADVANCED ARGUMENTATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH | ||
| For Experiential Learning select one of the following: | 3 | |
| THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | ||
| DISABILITY STUDIES INTERNSHIP | ||
| GENDER, WOMEN & SEXUALITY STUDIES INTERNSHIP | ||
| SELECTED TOPICS IN HISTORY (Legal Service Learning) | ||
| PREPARING FOR CAREERS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | ||
| Select 3 of the following with at least 2 at the 3000/4000 level: | 9 | |
| EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | ||
| SERVICE LEARNING | ||
| FORENSIC BIOLOGY | ||
| METHODS IN FORENSIC BIOLOGY | ||
| LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | ||
| LAW I | ||
| LAW II | ||
| REAL ESTATE LAW | ||
| BASIC INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR BUSINESS | ||
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | ||
| JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS | ||
| CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION | ||
| FORENSIC EXPERT TESTIMONY | ||
| COMMUNICATION LAW & ETHICS | ||
| U.S. DISABILITY HISTORY | ||
or HIST 3307 | U.S. DISABILITY HISTORY | |
| LAWS AND ECONOMICS | ||
| ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC POLICIES | ||
| GLOBAL WARMING | ||
| IMMIGRATION IN UNITED STATES HISTORY | ||
| U.S. LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY | ||
| GREAT ANGLO-AMERICAN TRIALS | ||
| COMPARATIVE CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY | ||
| BRITISH CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF REASONING | ||
| CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS | ||
| LOGIC | ||
| THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ||
| BIOMEDICAL ETHICS | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF LAW | ||
| BUSINESS ETHICS | ||
| JUDICIAL POLITICS | ||
| JURISPRUDENCE AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONFLICT | ||
| U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: GOVERNMENT POWER | ||
| U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | ||
| BUSINESS AND LEGAL TRANSLATION | ||
| INTERPRETING IN LEGAL SETTINGS | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESENTATION | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION | ||
| WOMEN, WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
| RACE, ETHNICITY & FAMILY FORMATION | ||
Another course with prior advisor approval | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advising Resources
The Liberal Arts Applied Programs (LAAP) office offers advising for students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (INTS) or minoring in Law and Legal Studied (LLS) or Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies (GWSS). First time in college students should speak to a LAAP advisor when starting their second year. Transfer students should contact a LAAP advisor when enrolled.
Location:
University Hall 520
Email:
laap.advising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3131