Legal Studies, University of Memphis
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The document describes the Legal Studies program at the University of Memphis. It offers a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree with a concentration in Legal Studies. The program teaches theory, process, application and ethics of law; legal research and investigation skills; and law-related technologies. It aims to be interdisciplinary, flexible, practical, realistic, balanced and student-centered. The program may be a good fit for students who prefer discussion over lecture, projects over quizzes, and want to understand multiple sides of arguments. Required courses include legal ethics, contracts, torts, and a 150-hour internship. Graduates have options to work in law firms, corporations, government, non-profits or pursue further education.
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Degree Requirements
Gen Ed: 35-41 cr Fresh/Soph
COORD.
STUDY
Legal Studies Core 30 cr Soph/Jr/Sr
Law-Related Electives 12 cr Jr/Sr
Interdisciplinary Electives 12 cr Jr/Sr
U.C.
Thematic Studies 6 cr Any Time
Senior Project 3 cr Last Semester
Student Choice [Balance] Any Time
TOTAL: 120 credits](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/legalstudies2015-150722034341-lva1-app6891/85/Legal-Studies-University-of-Memphis-11-320.jpg)
Legal Studies, University of Memphis
- 1. Legal Studies University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee
- 2. www.memphis.edu (1) Theory, process, application, and ethics of law (2) Legal and factual research and investigation skills (3) Law-related technologies (4) Professional decorum and communication skills What We Teach
- 3. www.memphis.edu Degree: Bachelor of Professional Studies Concentration: Legal Studies Department: University College Legal Studies
- 4. www.memphis.edu • Interdisciplinary • Flexible • Practical • Realistic • Balanced • Student-centered Legal Studies
- 5. STUDENTS: You might be a good fit for Legal Studies if…
- 6. www.memphis.edu You might be a good fit if… • You prefer discussion over lecture • You prefer projects over quizzes • You often want to challenge the “right” answer on a test
- 7. www.memphis.edu • You want more than a “yes” or “no” answer • You often ask, “Why?” • You believe solutions aren’t always clear-cut • You can often understand or relate to both sides of an argument You might be a good fit if…
- 8. www.memphis.edu You might be a good fit if… • You like technology • You want to learn things that you can use right now • You want teachers who are practicing what they teach • You don’t mind night classes and online classes
- 9. www.memphis.edu You might be a good fit if… • You want your field of study to always be relevant • You’re curious about how societal norms are shaped and governed • You’re interested in resolving social, cultural, political, or interpersonal conflicts
- 10. LEGL#### Courses on the Menu
- 11. www.memphis.edu Degree Requirements Gen Ed: 35-41 cr Fresh/Soph COORD. STUDY Legal Studies Core 30 cr Soph/Jr/Sr Law-Related Electives 12 cr Jr/Sr Interdisciplinary Electives 12 cr Jr/Sr U.C. Thematic Studies 6 cr Any Time Senior Project 3 cr Last Semester Student Choice [Balance] Any Time TOTAL: 120 credits
- 12. www.memphis.edu Current Courses • Legal Ethics • Introduction to Law • Legal Research & Writing I • Estates & Probate • Contracts / Commercial Law • Torts • Business Associations • Civil Procedure • Family Law • Labor Law • Bankruptcy • Real Estate • Criminal Law • Administrative Law • Legal Research & Writing II • Health Care Law • Immigration Law • (plus Internship)
- 13. www.memphis.edu Also Required • 150-hour Internship – Legal field – Senior year – 3 credits • Senior Project (capstone) – Final Semester – Complex legal brief – 3 credits (online)
- 14. MOVIN’ ON UP Recent Improvements
- 15. www.memphis.edu • Computers and Law • Required upper-division ENGL courses Recent Improvements • Technology Across the Curriculum • Writing Across the Curriculum • More 4000-level courses
- 16. www.memphis.edu • Computers and Law • Required upper-division ENGL courses Recent Improvements • Immigration Law • Health Care Law • Mock Trial • Religion on Trial • More “Special Topics” Courses
- 20. www.memphis.edu Options, Options, Options • Traditional Law Firm • Corporations (In-House Legal) • Government (all three branches) • Non-Profits • Academia • Regulatory Bureaus • Trial Support • Investigation • Journalism • Politics • Policy / Research / Think Tanks • Independent Work / Entrepreneurship • Law School • Business School • Master’s Degree