LAW-2427 Law and Psychology Lab
The Law and Psychology Lab is a 4-credit, one-semester course in which students apply psychological insights to projects designed to improve our laws, legal systems, and legal institutions. It consists of (1) a law & psychology seminar (2 classroom credits) and (2) a law & psychology workshop (2 experiential credits), that operate in tandem throughout the semester. The seminar component provides a substantive grounding in psychology, relevant legal applications, and the field of therapeutic jurisprudence, while the workshop component provides experiential opportunities to apply this knowledge. Potential workshop projects may include substantive reports and papers, legislative and policy briefings, amicus briefs and litigation assistance, drafting assignments, and social media writings - at times partnered with outside groups and individuals. Potential subject matter areas include, but are not limited to, dispute resolution, judicial administration, mental health, employment, criminal, civil rights, education, business, public interest, international human rights, and legal profession. Efforts will be made to match students with projects of interest. Can be used to satisfy upper-level writing requirement. This course is organized to enable evening students to gain experiential learning.