Special Topics

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AETH 2908 Special Topics (Law and Society): This seminar will explore the legal system in the United States and how it affects our lives individually and as a community. Through discussion of how the law intersects with topics such as race, gender, immigration, religion, technology, climate change, and crime, we will consider not only what the law is, but also what we think the law should be. Should the law reflect particular ethical standards, morals, or values? How should the law address changes in society? Who gets to decide? Students will have opportunities throughout the semester to expand their development of the legal skills of reasoning, making effective arguments, and critical thinking. Of particular interest to pre-law students, guest speakers will also offer insights into the realities of law school and practicing law in a variety of specialties.