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Group:
Students interested in entering a U.S. Law School or legal professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of other legal systems.
Group Numbers:
Maximum class size is 15
Program Costs:
Total Program costs: $2,160 (Book fees are not included in the program cost)
Application fee: $50
TOEFL Preparation Courses (optional): $650
Length of Program:
January 28 - February 15, 2008
Program Goals:
- Expand legal vocabulary
- Improve legal drafting writing skills
- Improve overall writing with an emphasis on grammar
- Gain confidence in presenting oral arguments
Program Courses:
Through interactive in-class exercises and written and oral assignments, participants learn to recognize, understand and use legal language in U.S. law and the American legal system. Instruction combines a general overview of the American legal system and its terminology. Students will observe the American legal culture through a courthouse visit and trial observation.
This course provides an overview of legal research basics. Students will become familiar with the print and online sources of legal research, as well as the different sources of common and statutory law.
Through classroom discussions, lectures and examinations, the student will improve in reading, writing, note-taking, examination strategies, and oral communication. A strong emphasis will be placed on the fundamental differences in common-law reasoning and the language used in common law.
This course will focus on three sets of skills: reading, vocabulary, and grammar. Using the Longman, Complete Course for the TOEFL Test, students will prepare in-class and through self-study for the computer or paper-based test.
Housing Options:
On-campus housing is available or participants may arrange their own accommodations.
To Apply:
For more information, contact Deborah Sundmacher, Academic Coordinator at (619) 260-4203 or Deborah1@sandiego.edu.
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This is the sample syllabus for the Pre-Legal program. Specific meeting days may vary from time to time to reflect holidays and instructor availability.
NO CLASS
Classes start on Monday |
CLASS:
Introduction to Legal/Business English.
Basic English in business settings; Student self-introductions.
Student interviews and presentations.
Introduction the American Legal System.
ILE - Part One, Lessons 1 & 2, Pages 3-50. (3hrs.) |
CLASS:
Review and discuss application letters.
Introduction to American law school class culture.
Case Briefing.
Introduction to Internet resources.
Assignment of English diagnostic exercises.
(3 hrs.) |
CLASS:
Basic Subjects in Law School, Contracts, Torts; Introduction to brief writing exercise.
(3hrs.) |
CLASS:
Intermediate Subjects, Constitutional Law; Evidence & Civil Procedure. Review Sentence Drafting and Editing Exercises.
Introduction to legal research.
(3 hrs.) |
CLASS:
No Class |
CLASS:
LIBRARY TOUR
USD Legal Research Center Law Library 1:00-4:00 p.m. |
HOMEWORK:
ILE pages 1-50
(2hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Draft application letter to the Law School. Due next day of class.ILE - Part One, Lesson 3, pages 51-67, Lesson 4, pages 79-95. (3 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Complete English diagnostic assignments; Brief the cases in the reading assignments.
ILE - Part One, Lessons 5 & 6, pages 97-117; Lesson 10, pages 165-182.
(3 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Read and be prepared to discuss the material in the brief writing exercise; Sentence Editing & Drafting Exercises in Chapters 8 & 11.
ILE - Part One, Lessons 8, 9 & 11, pages 125 -163, 183-206. (3 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Sentence Drafting Exercise; Sentence Completion Exercise; Sentence Editing
Exercise.
ILE - Part One Lessons 12 & 13.
(3 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK: |
HOMEWORK:
Begin Legal Research. (Total time for weekend research -
6 hrs.) |
NO CLASS |
CLASS:
Review legal research; case briefing; Review sentence drafting, editing & completion. (3 hrs.) |
CLASS:
Criminal Law & Procedure; Intellectual Property Law (3 hrs.) |
CLASS:
COURTHOUSE TOUR
Downtown San Diego
(3 Hrs.) |
CLASS:
Begin preparation of brief; Review rules of procedure for preparation of brief.
(3 Hrs.) |
CLASS:
No Class |
NO CLASS |
HOMEWORK:
Continue Legal Research (Total time for weekend research - 6 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Read and brief cases obtained from research.
LWH - pages 73-100; 197-216. (3 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Continue legal research; organize research.
(3 hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
ILE - Part Two, Lesson 21, pages 273-290 (3 Hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
LWH - Chapter 8, pages 379-440.
(3 Hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Begin drafting Statement of Facts.
(3 Hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Continue drafting and edit Statement of Facts. (3 Hrs.) |
NO CLASS |
CLASS:
Review Statements of Facts; Begin Argument formation. (3 Hrs.) |
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Formulate Argument statements; refine argument. Receive mock class materials. (3 Hrs.) |
CLASS:
Review completed briefs. Mock law school class.
(3 Hrs.) |
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FINAL MEETING
Law school and Bar exams.
(3 Hrs.) |
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HOMEWORK:
Edit Statement of Facts; Begin formulating Argument(s).
(3 Hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Edit Brief.
(3 Hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Edit/complete brief; review class materials.
Brief due by email 12:00 Noon tomorrow.
(3 Hrs.) |
HOMEWORK:
Review
(3 Hrs.) |
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