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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

The case method of study is the basic classroom tool. Students study actual cases selected to illustrate particular problems and the reasons for the solution.

Instructors lead the discussion of the case material and present supplementary lectures. The discussions are designed to aid the student in understanding the development of the law to its current state, and to pose questions of current interest related to particular problems under study. The student thus learns to develop their own analytical abilities and to apply abstract principles of law to real life legal problems.

PRE-LEGAL EDUCATION

Preparation of the study of law is varied. There is no particular recommended pre-legal course of study. This is because the lawyer finds himself involved with problems from all walks of life. His/her greatest asset is the ability to read with understanding, to analyze and express himself/herself with clarity. The adult student brings to the study of law a wide breadth of experience and education. His success in law school as well as in practice depends a large part on his ability to apply this experience to the law. Discipline is the cornerstone for success in the law field. Law school requires dedication, determination, perseverance and advancement of long-term memory skills. In order to succeed in law school, on the bar examination, and as a practicing lawyer, the student must be committed to the pursuit of excellence and perfection.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

The college offers evening and saturday classes to meet the needs of its students. Evening sessions generally meet from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on saturday we offer two sessions of classes. The saturday morning classes meet from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the saturday afternoon classes generally meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Students generally take nine (9) to twelve (12) hours of classroom instruction per week.


 
 

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