31 courses with the subject LAW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LAW 105Introduction to Law3
Study of the relationship between the individual, law, and society; structure of the system for dispute resolution in a legal and social context; role that law plays in a complex society (Liberal Studies P1).
The social change through the legal environment, legal institutions in various cultures, the impact on other social institutions, and the interpretation and analysis of interrelationships.
Philosophical and historical aspects of individual rights, and interpretation of constitutional provisions as applied by courts in public, private, and business situations (Liberal Studies P4).
Study of the relationship of law in the information age to a range of controversial issues regarding intellectual property rights, privacy, biotechnology, e-commerce, and antitrust.
The study of the legal history of issues relating to women; case-law and legal precedent; statutory and constitutional law; and current legal issues surrounding women (Liberal Studies P4).
This course applies microeconomic analysis to the causes and consequences of legal rules and institutions, examining how laws influence and are influenced by incentives, behavior, and social outcomes. Topics include property rights, contracts, torts, liability, antitrust, and intellectual property. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, trade-offs, and policy analysis of legal structures. Through economic modeling and case studies, students develop analytical tools to evaluate the performance of legal systems and gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between law, economics, and public policy.
Hands-on training in trial advocacy through simulated trials. Students learn trial structure, core evidentiary rules, and persuasive communication as both attorneys and witnesses.
An introduction to bankruptcy law including its source, purposes, policy origins and goals, the general structure of the Bankruptcy Code statute, and the nature and function of bankruptcy courts. Considers the ethical dimensions of filing for bankruptcy.
Exploration of negotiation and conflict resolution with a focus on strategies for effective advocacy, ethical considerations, and practical applications in business.
Study of legal issues which affect the media: defamation, privacy rights, advertising regulation, indecent speech; broadcast programming; and press coverage of the administration of justice (Liberal Studies P1).
LAW 412Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility3
Ethical theory and decision making in the market, corporation as a moral agent, ethics as a component in strategic decision making, and government regulations and fiduciary obligations (Liberal Studies P4).
Legal aspects of industrial relations, arbitration, bargaining, strikes, and labor practices; employment dispute resolution and federal employment laws.
A capstone course. Synthesis of legal knowledge and professional skills in a virtual business environment. 331, and Senior Standing; or permission of department head.
Junior Standing, 2.00 GPA, and permission of department head. Credits: 3
LAW 496Estate and Trust Planning3
Integration of alternative investment instruments and opportunities, tax planning and strategies, retirement and estate planning, and asset protection.
