Research a few career opportunities that might interest you when you finish your degree. Explain why they interest you and the considerations that are important to you when selecting a career direction. Discuss practical methods for obtaining a lucrative career in the legal field. What steps have you taken to secure a desired employment position? […]

Taylor Madison was recently elected to a position as county supervisor in Blackacre County. As part of his campaign, he assured the voters of Blackacre County that he would “remove the scourge of dangerous dogs from our safe community.” This campaign pledge was a response to an incident last year where a dog escaped an […]

In this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency: •             Utilize virtue and character-based ethical theories in case studies.   The approach towards ethics in Eastern traditions (such as Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism) is different from the approach taken in Western traditions (such as utilitarianism and […]

In this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency:   •             Apply duty-based ethical theories to contemporary moral issues.   Duty-based, also referred to as deontological, ethics proffers that only actions performed out of (or from) duty have moral or ethical worth. Such actions are contrasted […]

In many societies certain groups possess more resources and hold more power than other groups. In some of these societies, racial discrimination and racial tension also exist. While members of the societies may openly acknowledge that unequal distribution of power and racism are present in their society, many fail to examine the complex relationships between […]

Seminars provide you with an opportunity to converse with your instructor and peers, and to resolve questions about the course. Your instructor will provide specific guidelines to save you valuable time and effort, and to support your course success. You must either attend the live Seminar or complete the alternative assignment in order to earn […]

Consider how criminal law is a reflection of the ethical values of a given society at a given point in history – for example, in 1892, Homer Plessy, an African-American, was arrested and charged with violating the Separate Car Act, a state law in Louisiana that prohibited African-Americans from riding on the “White” cars. Plessy’s […]

As you have learned this week, the judicial system in the United States is composed of both federal and state courts. For example, if you stole a TV from Wal-Mart, you would be tried in state court for the crime. However, if you robbed a bank, you could be tried in federal court.   Do […]

The University’s Career Services is a student-focused provider of career assistance and is available to students currently enrolled and to eligible graduates. You have access to additional resources online 24 hours a day, and experienced Career Services staff will collaborate with you to create and implement career plans by providing support and advice.   Recognizing […]

Search for any bills introduced in Congress by the U.S. Senators or U.S. Representatives from your home state in the last five years. First, find the names of the senators and representatives for your state at: Members of Congress on the Govtrack site.   Then, choose the name of one of the senators/representatives from your […]