Department strength in legal studies is manifested in a popular concentration in government plus a legal studies certificate program for non-majors, many of whom may already have bachelor's degrees, but are considering applying for law school or making a career transition to the legal assistant profession.  The legal studies certificate program requires eighteen hours of undergraduate coursework.  Diverse course offerings in law give students in government and in the legal studies certification program both breadth and depth in legal studies.  One govermnent faculty member, Dr. Jeff Robb, provides comprehensive pre-law advising to TWU students and alumni.  He regularly attends national and regional pre-law conferences and currently serves as President of the Southwestern Association of Pre-Law Advisors.

For more information contact Dr. Jeff Robb at jrobb@twu.edu.

 

Coming in Spring 2010: Experience the Practice of Law in a New Course

Supreme Court Simulation (Moot Court)
GOV 4903-01, Thursday, 6:00—8:50 p.m.
Mr. David Moraine, J.D., LL.M.

 TWU is offering a new  “Moot Court” course for a limited number of students, in which students will learn about the appellate court process, develop skills focused on persuasive writing and speaking, and participate in the preparation and argument of hypothetical appellate court cases.  The goal of the seminar is to create a basic understanding of the appellate process, and to develop students' ability to employ methods of legal analysis, research, writing, and oral advocacy.  This course will be managed in the same manner as a law school course and will be excellent preparation for students desiring to pursue a career in law.  Some students from the course may be selected to compete (with a teammate) in a regional Moot Court competition against teams from other universities. 

 Prior or concurrent enrollment in GOV 4083
Constitutional Law: Individual Rights, is recommended