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Course Description

What does the day-to-day life of a lawyer look like? How does a trial actually work? What’s the difference between criminal and civil cases? Investigate these questions and more as you discover what it’s like to be a lawyer, judge, paralegal, or law clerk. Practice making fact-based arguments. Review evidence to compare and contrast fact versus opinion.

Gain the skills to make informed decisions as you analyze the factors that lead to criminal incidents. Learn about criminal law, constitutional law, what makes something evidence, and how to define terms like “crime.” Discover topics that provide a foundation for you to consider potential college majors and career paths related to law. Join like-minded peers and step into the legal profession!

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Section Title
Politics, Law, and Advocacy - Session 3
Type
Classroom - In Person
Days
Su, M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 20, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
42.0
Delivery Options
Classroom - In Person  
Section Notes

This course is located on Duke University’s campus in Durham, NC. Participants should plan to arrive on day one, with courses beginning on day two. Both residential and commuter students are expected to attend orientation on day one, before courses begin. Time and location information about orientation, arrivals and departures, and other travel and program details, will be provided closer to the start date of the program.

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