Ignite Civics and Law Learning Experiences

 

Seminars, lectures, films, visits (1 credit each)

 

  • “Human Docs” Film Series
  • Guest Speakers at the university, day or evening
  • Field Trips to places such as Civil War sights, the Capitol, courtrooms

 

1 day shadowing experiences (1 credit each)

  • LU President
  • LU Administrator
  • LU Professor
  • LU Student
  • Mayor/ Aides
  • Judge
  • Lawyer
  • Other Civic Leaders

 

½- 1 day workshops/ training (1 credit each)

 

  • “How to Present Yourself”
  • Conflict Management
  • Judicial Process

 

Week-long workshops/ camps (2 credits each)

 

  • Law Camp

 

Two-week or longer activities or programs (2 credits each)

 

  • Mock Trial
  • Law Explorers
  • Mock UN
  • Mock Legislature

 

Volunteer Work (1 credit per project)

                                                     

  • Mission Trips
  • Work with non-profit groups, such as Healing Hands, YES
  • Political Campaigns

 

Extended Field Experiences/ Internships (2 credits each)

 

  • Work in a law office
  • Work as a page

 

 

Major/Career Counseling (1 credit)

 

  • Meet with college students in related majors
  • Explore careers with professionals
  • Conference with students