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 While
there are a handful of schools across the country that offer
undergraduate degree programs in law, the Lincoln College program
has unique characteristics that make it stand out from other
colleges and universities. For example, the Lincoln College program
offers courses that are similar to those offered during the first
two years of law school.
The curriculum includes a full semester-long LSAT (Law School
Admission Test) preparation course. Courses were designed with
guidance from practicing attorneys and are taught using the same
methods and approach followed by law schools. The program culminates
with a Moot Court Trial competition where students will have the
opportunity to apply what they have learned.
The Lincoln College B.A. in Law Advisory Council convened via
teleconference for its inaugural autumn meeting on September 25,
2020. The council consists of judges, attorneys, and legal
professionals from the region, state, and beyond. Members are
committed to recruiting and retaining students for the program,
developing internships and practical learning experiences, and
identifying and securing sources of program funding.
Despite challenges related to COVID-19, the new degree successfully
held in-person classes through November. Law 101 Introduction to
Legal Studies, Law 105 Introduction to the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure, Law 202 Legal Research and Writing, and Law 205 Real
Property Law were among the courses offered to Lincoln College
students for the fall semester. Law 210 Law of Contracts and Law 300
Tort Law will be added for Spring 2021.
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Lincoln College sophomore and Lincoln resident Alex Bergin said,
“I have been interested in the purpose and operation of the law for a long time
so when I learned that Lincoln College was offering legal studies, I jumped at
the opportunity. I hope to be able to use my studies here to benefit the people
of Illinois as an attorney, legislator, or circuit court judge.”
The program offers the flexibility to pursue tracks other than
law school preparation. Students who choose not to attend law school but would
like to work in the legal profession are still encouraged to enroll.
“I was interested in the legal field because of my mother. She works as a
paralegal and it excites me when she is working and I get to go into the office
and help her. A week before classes started an administrator told me I could
sign up for the new law program and I immediately did,” said sophomore Kiya
Johnson.
The Bachelor of Arts in Law program prepares graduates to advance to law school
or pursue other career opportunities requiring a solid foundation in law such as
paralegals, legal administrative assistants, and legal interns.
Prospective students may contact the Lead Faculty for Law, Associate Professor
Tom Cullen, with any questions at tcullen@lincolncollege.edu.
Visit lincolncollege.edu for more information.
[Lauren Grenlund] |
