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COLLEGE OF LAW MISSION
The mission of Irvine University College of Law is to provide a practical legal education for today’s adult students. The College of Law has developed a special program designed to meet the special needs of its adult students by providing an affordable, convenient legal education for today's mature students. The College of Law faculty are professionals in the legal field prepared to combine classroom lectures and practice insights to demonstrate the issues that face the practicing attorney in today's world.
COLLEGE
OF LAW PURPOSE
The College of Law’s purpose is to develop the intellectual and analytical skills of students to master the interpretation of law to succeed as a professional in the legal field. Further, it is to train, prepare, and educate mature men and women to make positive contributions to our society.
COLLEGE
OF LAW OBJECTIVE
Each College of Law student is taught not only to think like a lawyer, but also to write and act like a lawyer. In addition to practical examples of how to apply the substantive law in modern "real world" situations, the development of writing skills is emphasized in every course of instruction. In addition to the Socratic method traditionally utilized in the study of law, the professors in the College of Law use modern methods of instruction familiar to the successful business person such as role playing and interactive teaching techniques. Lectures are enhanced by the use of overhead projectors and computer generated outlines. Students are encouraged to learn in a proactive teaching environment, both in and out of the classroom.
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