LAW-2177 Fundamentals of Law
This two credit course is designed to provide a review of substantive law in two areas that are heavily tested on the bar exam (Criminal Law and Procedure as well as Civil Procedure) and to develop the skills necessary to apply the substantive law to answer bar exam multiple choice and essay questions. Using a systematic problem solving approach, the course is intended to assist students in: (1) Tackling multiple choice questions tested on the bar exam; (2) Critically reading and writing essays on the bar exam; and (3) Reviewing the substantive law that many students have not studied since their first year of law school. Fundamentals of Law 1 will have both a midterm exam and a final exam (both of which will be in-person exams). Both exams will be a combination of multiple choice and essay questions. In addition, students will be required to complete multiple ungraded assessments (both multiple choice and essay assignments) throughout the semester, and students will receive frequent individualized feedback from the instructor.
Prerequisite
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