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Foundations of Legal Practice 1,2 (P) (8393, 8394) Foundations of Legal Practice 3,4 (8395, 8396) Foundations of Legal Practice Community Classroom 5,6 (8397, 8398)

Grade Range:
	11–12
Prerequisites:
	Introduction to Administration of Justice Careers 1,2; Introduction to the Law 1,2
Course duration:
	Two to four semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
	Practical Arts; community classroom sections may be repeated for credit
UC subject area satisfied:
	g - College Preparatory Elective

Course Description:
	This course provides an overview of the origins, concepts, and practices relevant to the practice of law. It examines the development of the American legal system as well as the principles of our judicial system. Students have the opportunity to witness and engage with practicing attorneys in several specialties and to participate in the judicial process through teen court, conflict resolution, and other types of legal venues. Paid and unpaid internships are part of the course curriculum.
State Course Code(s):
	8393, 8394: 8431 - Intermediate Legal Practices (Concentration) 8395, 8396: 8432 - Advanced Legal Practices (Capstone) 8397, 8398: 8432 - Advanced Legal Practices (Capstone)
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
	Murphy, Courts, Judges, and Politics, McGraw-Hill, 2006.

Foundations of Legal Practice 1,2 (P) (8393, 8394)Foundations of Legal Practice 3,4 (8395, 8396)Foundations of Legal Practice Community Classroom 5,6 (8397, 8398)