Faculty: Law The Law major provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, theories, and practices. Students develop skills in legal analysis, research, advocacy, and ethical decision-making. Graduates are prepared for careers in law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, non-profit organizations, and academia. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of legal systems and principles. - Develop skills in legal analysis, research, and writing. - Learn techniques for advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution. - Explore principles of constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, and international law. - Analyze and interpret legal cases, statutes, and regulations. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills for effective legal practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Law** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in law. - Fundamentals of legal systems, sources of law, and legal reasoning. 2. **Legal Research and Writing** - Principles of legal research, including case law, statutes, and legal databases. - Techniques for conducting legal research and writing legal documents. 3. **Constitutional Law** - Principles of constitutional law, including constitutional interpretation, rights, and liberties. - Techniques for analyzing and applying constitutional principles in legal practice. 4. **Criminal Law** - Principles of criminal law, including criminal liability, defenses, and criminal procedure. - Techniques for understanding and applying criminal law in legal practice. 5. **Civil Law** - Principles of civil law, including torts, contracts, and property law. - Techniques for analyzing and applying civil law in legal practice. 6. **International Law** - Principles of international law, including international treaties, customs, and global governance. - Techniques for understanding and applying international law in legal practice. 7. **Advocacy and Dispute Resolution** - Principles of advocacy, including trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, and legal ethics. - Techniques for negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. 8. **Ethics and Professional Responsibility** - Principles of legal ethics, including professional conduct, client confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. - Techniques for making ethical decisions and upholding professional responsibility in legal practice. 9. **Internship/Clinical Experience** - Real-world experiences in legal settings, including internships, clinical programs, and hands-on practice in law firms, government agencies, or legal aid organizations. - Application of learned skills in practical legal scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Law** - Comprehensive project applying skills in legal analysis, research, or advocacy. - Delivery of a polished legal project, research paper, or presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Legal research and writing assignments, constitutional law analyses, criminal law projects, civil law studies, international law reports, advocacy and dispute resolution plans, ethics and professional responsibility projects, internship/clinical experience reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Law" by various authors. - "Legal Research and Writing" by various authors. - "Constitutional Law" by various authors. - "Criminal Law" by various authors. - "Civil Law" by various authors. - "International Law" by various authors. - "Advocacy and Dispute Resolution" by various authors. - "Ethics and Professional Responsibility" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of legal principles and strong writing and analytical skills. Suitable for students interested in law, legal practice, and justice systems. **Major Duration:** Typically 3-4 years for a bachelor's degree (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.), including coursework, internships, and clinical experiences. Additional advanced degrees or certifications may be required for specialized roles. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Law (LL.B. or J.D.) and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as passing the bar exam to become licensed attorneys. **Target Audience:** Aspiring lawyers, legal researchers, advocates, judges, and individuals seeking careers in law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, non-profit organizations, and academia. This major equips students with the analytical, research, and advocacy skills needed to excel in the legal profession, supporting careers in various legal and justice-related roles.