The Law profile
The Law
Social Sciences/History
The student will examine the structure, history and leading principles of the American Legal System. An overview of criminal and civil law will prepare the student on court proceedings, lawyer etiquette, argumentative writing, advocacy techniques, plea agreements and jury selection. Two in-class mock trials will culminate each unit on criminal and civil law. This course will also explore American Law Schools, while subsequently highlighting the path toward becoming a lawyer in the United States. A field trip to the Legislative Office Building and the Supreme Court of Connecticut in Hartford will be included.
