A Million Lives in the Law

The School of The New York Times

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£ 2001-3000

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    2 Weeks

Get an inside look at the real practice of law — the courtroom, the law firm, the press room and the boardroom — while exploring what working as a legal professional really means.

This course will provide a broad introduction to the diverse legal world and its various practice areas while engaging with intellectual discourse on civil rights, free speech, and how citizens of a society engage with legal systems in place. Students will explore what motivates lawyers to practice law and will come to understand whether a life in law is right for them.

The course will also examine the use of legal skills outside of the courtroom and the law firm. Students will explore a range of non-lawyer careers and investigate how a legal background can be an asset in a variety of fields including business and journalism.

Dates;
Term 2: June 22 - July 3
Term 3: July 6 - July 17

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Civil law
  • Law
  • Legal System
  • U.S. legal system
  • Law career
  • Law Degree
  • Law application
  • Civil Rights
  • Legal Background

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Course programme

Summer Academy enables students to dive deep into a course of study, sharpening skills for their academic and professional careers. Each course is carefully designed to suit student interests and encourage intellectual curiosity.

  1. Students will get an introduction to what a career in the law really means. The course will explore the different applications of a law degree and the advantages a legal background provides in fields as diverse as business and journalism.

  2. Students will learn about the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system and explore its importance in their own lives. Topics will include civil rights, free speech, and an understanding of how we, as members of society, engage with the legal systems in place.

  3. As part of the course, students will participate in a robust discussion of the intellectual and ethical issues addressed by the legal system and faced by those in law-related careers.

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