How does a law elective prepare students for legal careers?
Law electives prepare students for legal careers by providing:
- Career exploration: introducing students to the possibility of a legal career and the many options within the field
- Opportunities to engage with members of the legal community: providing exposure to a variety of career role models
- Participation in simulations: including mock trials, moot courts, and mock mediations.
- Skill development: strengthened critical thinking, problem-solving, research, writing, argumentation, and public speaking skills that are essential for law study and careers in law
