XSPP-113 - Law Academy
Course Description
From nationally recognized attorneys and prosecutors to politicians and judges, many of the nation's lawmakers and legal experts received their education at Georgetown. As a student in the Law Academy, you will follow in the footsteps of these distinguished legal professionals and explore your passion for the law with expert faculty, enthusiastic mentors, and talented peers who share your interests.
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Through lectures, guest speakers, and discussion sections, our program offers not only an introduction to jurisprudence but also a look at how laws are adjudicated and administered. You’ll examine the most controversial issues of our day and explore how America's legal institutions change as popular values, standards, and perspectives evolve. You will also learn from Georgetown University faculty and other legal experts, and get a chance to sample the Georgetown undergraduate experience.
How You'll Benefit
Interact with legal policy professionals and faculty Gain hands-on legal experience through participation in mock trials, where you will serve as lawyers in a hypothetical criminal case Examine the most pressing legal issues of the day Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the Law Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of lectures, activities, and group discussions. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following subject areas:
Punishment for minors vs. adults
Victim rights vs. prisoner rights
Arrests and sentencing
Constitutional law and interpretation
The jury system
Criminal justice debates
Careers in the law
