Should the course be designed as a single elective or as a sequence of classes?
Many schools offer just one law elective, but some—such as law academies or magnet schools—offer multiple courses to create a pathway program. Often, a lower grade “Introduction to Law” or “Foundations of Law” course serves as a prerequisite for more advanced courses like Constitutional Law, Contemporary Issues in the Law, Criminal Law, or Civil Law.
To decide if your school should offer multiple courses, consider:
- Is there student demand for multiple courses?
- Are sufficient resources available?
- Does your school have enough staff to teach multiple courses?
- Should multiple courses be offered immediately or phased in over time?
