Foundations for Legal Studies

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Foundations for Legal Studies provides students with an overview of the study of law and the skills required to prepare for a career in the legal field. The foundation for this learning is established through examination of the origins and the sources of law and the expression of legal theory. Fundamental skills introduced in this course include the performance of legal research through case law and the development of foundational legal writing through case briefing using the Chicago Style Manual method, preferred in the legal profession. Students will learn to examine and analyze case law which will aid in the development of legal reasoning and problem solving.