UNDERGRADUATE LEGAL STUDIES at SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
The Undergraduate Legal Studies Program at SUU supports students regarding their pursuit of a career in law as an attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant. To fulfill this mission, the program offers classes that cover a wide variety of legal topics. In addition, the program presents events and activities relating to such matters as law school admissions, the work of lawyers and paralegals, and the judicial process. Opportunities for internships and volunteerism within legal environments are available through the program.
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROGRAM MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS
Click on this link to see this year’s schedule. All students are welcome to attend and participate in these meetings, activities, and events which will deal with a variety of law-related subjects in support of students interested in a career in law.
SUMMER 2012 Legal Studies Courses
Introduction to Law - PLGL 11009:45 am - 11:15 am
MTWRF, May 29, 2012 - Jun 29, 2012
Legal Ethics (and Professionalism) - PLGL 1200 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
MTWRF, May 29, 2012 - Jun 29, 2012
Internship - PLGL 2890 (permission of program director needed) May 29, 2012 - Jun 29, 2012
Legal Studies Student Association
This association’s members are students interested in future careers as attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants. Its meetings and events offer a great way for students to learn more about the law and legal careers, as well as developments in their academic programs. Students will also have a chance to network with each other, faculty members, and legal professionals through this association. All students are invited to join this organization! Check out the association’s link on the left column of this site.
Intramural Mock Trial Competition
For the first time at SUU, an intramural Mock Trial competition will be held on campus. Mock Trial involves students who role-play as attorneys and witnesses in a hypothetical court action in a courtroom setting before a judge. The competition is open to all SUU students who will participate in teams of three – six students. All related activities will be held in the Mock Trial Courtroom in Room 408 of the General Classroom Building and are scheduled as follows:
- Orientation - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 7
- Case Distribution - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21
- Mock Trial Competition - Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7.
- Sign-up Deadline: Friday, March 23 (Forms are available from Christine Taylor at her office in CENTRUM 225Q. They must be completed and submitted to her office on or before the deadline date.).
LSAT (law school entrance exam) WORKSHOP AND STUDY GROUPS
Prof. Randy Allen of the Political Science Department conducts an LSAT preparation workshop which is offered as a one-credit course. The next workshop course begins on February 29, 2012. Contact Prof. Allen at allenr@suu.edu for more information.
In addition, the Legal Studies Student Association is organizing informal, student-led LSAT Study Groups to meet at the SUU library. Contact Christine Taylor if you wish to be part of the group.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the program and these activities, contact:
Christine Taylor, Director of Undergraduate Legal Studies
Office: Centrum 225Q
Phone: 435.865.8563
Email: christinetaylor@suu.edu