LAW 306
Fall 2026 All Classes
Credit: 3 hours.
Guides undergraduates to a deeper understanding of the operation of the justice system through bi-weekly field trips to see court proceedings paired with in-class discussions on the alternate weeks. Focusing on criminal law, students learn how the state and federal systems differ; how law enforcement personnel, investigators, judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals serve the system; and how cases are processed. Students will also explore a variety of controversies that have plagued the justice system through the years.