B.S. LEGAL STUDIES

LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAMSUNDERGRADUATE

WELCOME“Our full-time faculty

members…are also

highly experienced

professionals drawn

from the career special-

izations that the College

services. Collectively,

they have over 300 years

of experience working in

their fields.”

Do you like to help people solve problems? Do you want to promote just outcomes? Do you like to analyze things and put

puzzles back together? Do you want a career that is rewarding and interesting? If yes, then the legal studies program is a good choice for you.

Law is the glue that binds our diverse country together, enshrines our common principles of democracy, liberty, due process, and equality, and governs our everyday lives in so many ways we often do not notice. As a result, understanding our legal foundations, fundamental principles of law, and how our legal and governmental systems work is critically important for every citizen. And today, with increasing globalization and with new forms of dispute resolution being developed, understanding the role and function of law has become increasingly important.

The solid foundation provided by the legal studies program prepares students for many career opportunities — in law, government, the court system, business, regulated industries, and the non-profit service sector — and for graduate study in law school or graduate school. Students may choose

among several options which best fit their individual interests. Also, students interested in a career as a paralegal can choose one of our three American Bar Association-approved programs.

While studying at UNH, whether it’s mediating a court case, assisting an attorney at trial, or advocating for a victim, students can start making a difference now while they learn from the best. You can also be engaged with other students through the Legal Society and/or the Mock Trial Team as well as other campus activities and clubs.

You are invited to explore your opportunities in the UNH legal studies program. After reading the following pages, if you have any questions, please contact us. Also, be sure to visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/unhlegalstudiesprogram.

With best wishes,

Donna Decker Morris, J.D.

Associate Professor and Director, Legal Studies Program

“UNH is a place

where both students

and faculty can create,

inspire, and achieve.”

DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

DEAN’S MESSAGE

Thank you for your interest in the University of New Haven’s Legal Studies programs. The University has been educating professionals in criminal justice, forensic sciences, legal studies, national security,

and fire science for 50 years, earning a national reputation as one of the best and most comprehensive providers of advanced education in these fields. Justice, Safety, and Security are the cornerstones for the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.

Our mission is to integrate traditional liberal arts and sciences education with the highest quality professional education to prepare our students to become leaders in society and in their professional fields. Our educational programs are designed to meet this goal by creating what we have named our “Student-Centered, Professional Practice-Oriented Learning Environment.” The creation of this learning environment is guided by the recognition that students learn best and have the best retention of their learning when they are actively engaged in their educational experience.

All of our courses are taught by highly qualified faculty members. Our full-time faculty members all hold advanced degrees in their academic areas of expertise and, at the same time, are also highly experienced professionals drawn from the professions that the College prepares its students to enter. Collectively, they have over 300 years of experience working in their fields. Supporting these full-time faculty members are part-time instructors who also hold advanced degrees in their academic fields and teach specialized courses in their areas of expertise.

The Henry C. Lee College prides itself on providing:

. Courses that integrate theory and application and are designed to prepare the student to be an effective and successful professional

. Comprehensive and up-to-date programs and curricula, which are regularly reviewed by advisory boards and the professional community

. Concentrations that allow students to finely tune their degree to their area of interest. For example, the bachelor’s degree in legal studies offers concentrations in public affairs, dispute resolution, and paralegal studies.

. Specialized Certificate programs to enhance students’ degree programs, including certificates in Paralegal Studies, Victim Services Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Advanced Investigations

.Opportunities for students to become active and engaged through UNH clubs, professional societies, specialized workshops, and lectures on emerging and important topics

.Highly successful internship programs in every degree program that give students the opportunity to integrate their academic experience with professional career experience

.Opportunities for students to be mentored by and work with our faculty, providing exceptional career guidance

. Innovative study abroad programs, both short-term and semes-ter long options, enabling students to gain new perspectives on justice studies and learn from professionals in other countries

These features are what make an education at UNH so exceptional — together they represent a unique blending of solid academic learning in the best traditions of liberal arts education with highly engaged, real-life “experiential education” that focuses on preparation for professional careers. I invite you to discover this exceptional blend of academics and “Real Life Learning” in our Legal Studies Program.

Sincerely,

Mario Gaboury, J.D., Ph.D., Dean, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences

Our distinguished faculty members hold J.D. degrees from some of the most prestigious universities in the country, including Yale University School of Law and Harvard Law School. Combining legal theory with practical application, they bring practical expertise into the class-room as well, having many years of experience as attorneys in private practice, government service, and public policy development. Their resumes include:

. Research on alternative forms of dispute resolution, restorative justice, and conflict management

. Service as a Navy JAG lawyer

. Experience in antitrust, securities regulation, breach of contract, and business torts, and in accounting arbitrations

. Experience in civil litigation, including focus on employment law and appellate practice

. Service as a mediator in private and public sectors

. Public policy rule-making and utility arbitration

. Litigation practice before federal regulatory agencies

Our adjunct faculty members who teach legal specialty courses in their areas of expertise also hold J.D. degrees from prestigious universities, including the University of Connecticut, Columbia

University, and New York University law schools. Through their extensive experience in the private sector and ongoing law practices, they can offer their students the invaluable insights that are acquired through experience in the real world of law. Their backgrounds include:

. Trials to verdicts in over 100 cases

. Bar association leadership positions

. Admission to practice before the federal Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court

. Immigration, family and juvenile, real estate, wills and estates, business organizations, environmental, and municipal government law areas

FACULTYIf there is one thing that people studying legal policy and the law need, it’s a first-rate library. The Marvin K. Peterson Library at UNH maintains substantial law-related assets, online legal research databases, and is a U.S. Government Depository library. We also provide legal studies students with their own personal passwords for Westlaw, the preeminent online legal database, giving students access to all state, national, and most international legal materials — statutes, cases, law journals, and legal reference materials.

The library’s features include quiet study space, group study rooms, comfortable seating, 71 desk-top computers, 6 iMacs, and 48 laptops from which to access legal and social science research, 4 black and-white, high-speed printers, and a color printer. Like the rest of the campus, the entire building is a wireless zone. And, since, a cup of coffee or a snack can inject new life into a long study session, there’s also a bright and cheery café right on the premises.

Legal studies students can also take advantage of courses and lectures offered by an entire spectrum of University research and educational centers, including:

. Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science

. Center for Forensic Psychology

. Institute for Law and Public Affairs

. Center for Crime Victims’ Rights

. Center for Dispute Resolution

. Center for Cyber Law and Crime

. Institute for Social Justice

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

Concentration in Dispute Resolution The dispute resolution concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.

Concentration in Paralegal StudiesThe paralegal studies concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.

Concentration in Public AffairsThe public affairs concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.

B.S. IN LEGAL STUDIES Courses for the B.S. in Legal Studies include the University core requirements, required common courses in the major, restricted electives, one of three concentrations, plus eight electives.

Required CoursesLSTD 1100 Introduction to Legal ConceptsPSCI 1122 State & Local GovtLSTD 2240 Legal Research and Writing ILSTD 2241 Legal Research and Writing IILSTD 2201 Legal Ethics & Prof ResponsibilityLSTD 2238 Civil Procedure ILSTD 3330 Legal InvestigationPSCI 3332 Constitutional LawLSTD 3301 Administrative Law and RegulationLSTD 4500 Pre-InternshipLSTD 4501 Legal Studies Internship ILSTD 4502 Legal Studies Internship II

Plus Restricted Electives (several used to satisfy University core requirements): Oral communication course: COMM 1100 or

ENGL 2230 Advanced writing course: ENGL 2200, 2225, 2251

or other English 2000+ level nonfiction writing course

PSYC 1111 Introduction to PsychologyPHIL 2222 EthicsPSCI 1121 American Government and Politics

Including one of the following sequences:PSYC 3301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences andPSYC 3305 Experimental Methods in PsychologyorCJST 2250 Scientific Methods in CJST andCJST 2251 Quantitative Applications in CJ

Required Dispute Resolution Concentration course:LSTD 4401 Altern Disp Resol: Models & Practice

Plus four of the following, or related Courses as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 2220 MediationLSTD 3320 Restorative JusticeCOMM 1100 Human Communication *COMM 4410 Mgt Comm Seminar

COMM 2205 Intercultural CommunicationPSYC 3312 Cognitive PsychologyPSYC 3321 Social PsychologyPSYC 3330 Introduction Community Psychology

Required Paralegal Studies Concentration course:LSTD 2239 Civil Procedure II — Litigation

Plus four of the following, or related Courses as approved by program adviser:LSTD 2210 Mock TrialLSTD 2226 Family LawLSTD 2244 Estates & TrustsLSTD 3310 Business OrganizationsLSTD 3326 Real Estate LawLSTD 4430 CyberlawACCT 1101 Introduction Financial AccountingACCT 1102 Introduction Managerial Accounting

ACCT 4435 Federal Income Taxation ICJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCJST 1102 Criminal LawCJST 2201 Principles Criminal InvestigationCJST 442 Advanced Investigative TechniquesFOR 2215 Introduction to Forensic ScienceFOR 4415 Crime Scene InvestigationBUSL 1101 Business Law Regulatory Environment

Required Dispute Resolution Concentration course:LSTD 4440 Law and Policy

Plus four of the following, or related Courses, as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 3340 Equality and LawLSTD 3320 Restorative JusticeLSTD 4401 Altern Disp Resol: Models & PracticeLSTD 4405 Environmental LawLSTD 4410 Counterterrorism and the LawLSTD 4430 CyberlawCJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCJST 1102 Criminal LawCJST 2209 Correctional Treatment ProgramsCJST 2210 Ethnic and Gender Issues in CJCJST 2221 Juvenile Justice SystemCJST 4400 Criminal Justice Problems Seminar

CJST 4413 Victim Law & Service AdministrationCOMM 4420 Communication and the LawMARN 3330 Coastal Resources & MgmtPSCI 2216 Urban Government and PoliticsPSCI 2224 Public Attitudes and Public PolicyPSCI 2228 Public Interest GroupsPSCI 2230 Anglo-Am JurisprudencePSCI 2231 Judicial BehaviorPSCI 2232 Politics of the First AmendmentPSCI 2243 International Law and OrganizationPSCI 3308 Legislative Process

From the sublime principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution all the way down to the regulations that govern the light bulbs we use, laws form the framework of our society. Some of those laws are created in direct response to the economic, social, and political forces at work in contemporary soci-ety. Other laws take the lead in shaping those forces.

But, laws are created by human beings, and human beings have a tendency to disagree — frequently. Resolving those disputes is critical to maintaining order. Today, government, business, industry, and labor are turning increasingly to dispute resolution instead of a formal trial. In fact, there are now forms of dispute resolution that didn’t even exist years ago. Adding another layer of complexity, globalization is blurring the lines between national and international law.

What will the future look like? No one can say with absolute certainty, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: Legal policy will be a decisive factor in whatever shape tomorrow’s world takes. Our program, with its interdisciplinary mix of liberal arts and theory with legal, public affairs and dispute resolution courses, prepares you to succeed in that world.

Which way do you want to go?Planning on going to law school or graduate school in another field? We have two bachelor’s degree concentrations that enable you to further narrow your focus:

. Public affairs . Dispute resolution

Interested in a career as a paralegal*? Choose one of these American Bar Association-approved options:

. Bachelor’s degree concentration in paralegal studies

. Associate’s degree in legal studies

. Paralegal certificate program

Adapt the program to your career plans. . Our program is flexible and interdisciplinary, allowing you to combine legal studies with

programs in other areas, such as criminal justice, business, accounting, political science, psychology, or global studies.

. A two-semester internship in your final year lets you back up classroom learning with on-the-job experience. That will open up more employment doors for you.

. Want to do some globe-trotting? An international track lets you study for a semester abroad to satisfy concentration requirements.

*Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney and may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

FACULTY PROFILE THOMAS M. GEISLER, JR., J.D. Professional in Residence

How long have you taught at UNH, and what courses do you teach?I have taught at UNH since the summer of 2006, when I taught an accelerated summer course, Introduction to Intellectual Property. Since then, I have each year taught the two-semester legal research and writing courses, LS 240 and LS 241, which focus on how to conduct legal research, primarily online, and how to write both objective and advocacy memoranda containing the results of one’s legal research. These subjects are of primary importance for both lawyers and legal assistants (as well as being extremely useful in law school). I also advise the mock trial team, whose members practice how to be lawyers (and witnesses) in a model trial each year, and participate in scrimmages and tournaments with many other universities in the Northeast. In addition, I teach the Spring Senior Internship Course for legal studies majors, assisting them with any complications which may arise in their internships and helping them prepare for the world beyond.

What is your academic passion? I enjoy the process of thoroughly researching a legal issue and analyzing all authorities that bear upon resolution of the issue. As a practicing attorney, I greatly enjoyed writing both objective memoranda (to give guidance to clients) and advo-cacy memoranda (to convince judges). Doing a legal research project is sort of like trying to solve a mystery, except that sometimes the answer is not as clear as “the butler did it.” I also enjoy writing analytical articles on how to prove specific legal causes of action as guides to practicing lawyers who are new to a particular legal issue. I have published nine such articles in Am. Jur. Proof of Facts.

How would you describe your role as an advisor and mentor?I try to determine what interests the student wishes to pursue, both in college and thereafter, and then help prepare an academic pathway toward accomplishing those goals. As much as possible, I try to help my students master the content and skills of the courses I teach, meeting individually with them, and giving advice on careers (including inter alia, being a paralegal and attending law school).

What are some fun facts about you?I enjoy theater, concerts, and opera, and traveling to new places. I am also interested in exploring how different fiction writers have differently portrayed the American and other legal systems. In my spare time (such as it is), I write fiction and have pub-lished a book with a play about the Second Punic War as well as three lighter, shorter works. I’m presently writing some related short stories about a young Navy JAG lawyer during the Vietnam War.

What advice would you give to prospective students and their parents?Visiting the campus, taking the tour, attending some classes in which the student may be inter-ested, and talking to current students are extremely helpful in helping choose which university or college may be the best fit for a prospective student. It really assists the prospective student and parents to be comfortable and familiar with any campus which they are considering.

What is your favorite thing about the University of New Haven?The University of New Haven has a real sense of community, as well as a very broad spectrum of courses which a student may take. The University is on the cutting edge of modern higher education, particularly in enabling students to engage in experiential education – participation in real-world educational experiences that help prepare students for success in the world after college.

How do the University of New Haven’s legal studies programs differ from those of other reputable colleges and universities?The University’s Legal Studies Program is a broad and rich program with courses about all aspects of the legal system (including foreign legal systems). The program attracts students who are gener-ally interested in learning about the law, the bases of the law, and various specific topics as well as specific career opportunities in the legal world, including both becoming a paralegal and also going on to law school. In particular, the paralegal program options have been approved by the American Bar Association, so that graduates going on to become paralegals have the advantage of having completed a regimen explicitly recognized and approved by the country’s largest legal association.

FACULTY PROFILEDonna Decker Morris, J.D.Yale University School of Law

How long have you taught at UNH, and what courses do you teach?I started teaching at UNH in 1999 — at the same time that I was developing the Legal

Studies program. We obtained approval from the Connecticut Department of Higher Education in 2001. In 2010, the American Bar Association approved the paralegal portions of our interdisciplinary program.

I’ve taught quite a few courses in the program over the years. Currently, I mainly teach introduction to legal concepts, law and policy, restorative justice, and mediation as well as study abroad to Australia.

What is your academic passion?The pursuit of justice — what it means and how it can be achieved, including access to justice and rule of law issues — is my academic passion. In terms of application, currently my major focus area is restorative justice, which offers a different and more just approach to dealing with crime problems for victims and the community as well as offenders. In fact, I am working on a restorative justice textbook, which will be published in 2015. I’m also engaged in research and work with Connecticut justice system officials on projects in this area.

How would you describe your role as an adviser and mentor?I assist students in finding and realizing their own passions and help them to make the most of their educational experience and career options upon graduation. A college education should be about opening doors, so I encourage students to explore other subject areas and get involved in campus or community activities to expand their perspectives and opportunities. As they explore and push back their boundaries, I help them navigate a path toward graduation and their career goals.

What are some fun facts about you? I love adventure and the outdoors. In May 2012, I went on my first backpacking trip in the mountains of northern California. I volunteer with Earthwatch, an environmental research and conservation organization, in places like the Amazon, assisting in field research for a couple of weeks at a time. Also, I grew up on a farm in Maine.

What advice would you give to prospective students and their parents? Encourage your sons and daughters to explore various academic disciplines to find the one that most interests and excites them. One of the saddest things I hear from students is that their parents insist they study X, when the students really want to study Y. Although parents are trying to do what is best, if students’ hearts are not in a course of study, they will either not do well or end up in a field that makes them miserable. Yes, finding work after gradua-tion is important, but that will come from students’ pursuing what truly interests them.

What is your favorite thing about the University of New Haven? My colleagues and staff genuinely care about the students. Also, the relatively small size allows me to get to know the students.

How do the University of New Haven’s legal studies programs differ from those of other reputable colleges and universities?We offer three concentrations: public affairs, dispute resolution, and paralegal studies. This allows students to tailor a program of study to their particular interest. The degree program is interdisciplinary, which not only provides the broad educational background needed in law but also makes the program an ideal partner with other subject areas. Many students combine their legal studies degree with a double major in subjects such as criminal justice, political sci-ence, or psychology or with minors in these or other subjects such as business, English, sports management, music industry, or history. This enhances not only students’ education but also their career options or law or other graduate school potential.

FACULTY PROFILEKAREN REDLICH, J.D. Professional in Residence

How long have you taught at UNH, and what courses do you teach?I started teaching as an adjunct in the fall of 2008. I teach Legal Research and Writing I and II, Legal Investigation, and Administrative Law. In the fall of

2013, I became a Professional-in-Residence. This is my sixth year teaching at UNH. It’s also my first year as the faculty advisor to the Pre-Law Living Learning Community.

What is your academic passion? I really enjoy the teaching aspect of being a professor and trying to help students on a one-on-one basis. Academically, I am very interested in the role that regula-tion plays in our society and how it can advance important societal goals.

How would you describe your role as an advisor and mentor?I am the faculty advisor to the Pre-Law Living Learning Community. I get together with this group of freshmen about two times a month. During these meetings, I help the students understand aspects of the legal process and the different types of law-related careers. As a mentor, I am particularly interested in getting students to think about ways to use their legal studies training other than as a lawyer. I also like to give my female students some insight on post-college educa-tion and career choices that will allow them to balance family and career in a way that is right for them.

What are some fun facts about you?Although I am just over 50, my kids are not yet teenagers because I had them later in life, so I like to think I am younger than my chronological age. I love to knit. I take tennis lessons and really enjoy it, but I am not very good.

What advice would you give to prospective students and their parents?Students should try to take courses that allow them to work closely with faculty members. It is important for students to establish strong mentoring relationships with professors who will look out for them through college and beyond. They should not be afraid to ask questions in class and should take advantage of their professors’ office hours — especially if they are having any difficulty with course work.

What is your favorite thing about the University of New Haven?I really like the students. It is very refreshing to be around young people who have their whole lives in front of them and who are very sincere. It’s really satisfying to see them mature and grow intellectually. I also find that I am always learning from them, which is pretty cool.

How do the University of New Haven’s legal studies programs differ from those of other reputable colleges and universities?UNH emphasizes close relationships with professors, especially full-time faculty and professionals-in-residence. Because our department is small and some of the professors teach more than two courses within the program, students and faculty get to know one another well, and students feel comfortable approaching faculty members for guidance. Legal Studies places a strong emphasis on the real-world application of material learned in class, so internships are a very important part of our program. To ensure these intern-ships are positive experiences, we offer a special course that teaches students how to have a successful internship. What distinguishes our programs from others is that so many of our faculty members have “been there, done that” — we have served as practitioners in many of the disciplines in which we teach. This gives us the ability to connect theory with application. Students tell us how much they value learning from faculty members who have real-world experience in the courses they teach. In my case, I am a retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

I originally came to the University of New Haven for the extraordinary criminal justice program. However, the more classes I took, the more I began to enjoy the study of law. As a result, I decided to add a double major in legal studies.

UNH’s legal studies program is extremely interactive. Each class is much smaller in size than the classes in a lot of other schools. Often we have only 10 to 15 students, which allows the professors and students to have in-depth discussions and connect at a more personal level. In addition, the legal studies professors are highly experienced and well versed in the law. Most, if not all of them, have practiced law for a number of years before teaching. As a result, each and every class is filled with real-world knowledge from experienced individuals, so we get a lot more than theory alone.

My involvement in legal studies goes well beyond the classroom. In fact, I currently hold the position of Treasurer of the Legal Society. The Society has given me the wonderful opportunity to interact with students from different backgrounds and majors who share the same interests as I do. It has given me the chance to further explore the areas of law and the criminal justice system and has helped me sharpen my organizational and leadership skills.

The legal studies program has been highly beneficial to me because it continues to show me how the law has been developed and how it applies today in modern times. The smaller size of the classes allows for a more personal learning experience, and the highly experienced professors give us first-hand knowledge and an insider’s look at the legal process long before we leave school.

STUDENT PROFILETIM NOHELTYMajors: Double major in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

with a Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Class: Senior

Hometown: Manchester, CT

PLACEHOLDER MICHAEL JACK KACZYNSKI, ESQ.B.S. Legal Studies, 2009

B.A. Psychology, 2009

What are you currently doing, and how did you get there?I am a Partner at Pathways Legal Group LLP, a law firm with offices in Branford and Madison, Connecticut. I practice business law, mergers & acquisitions, civil litigation, and family law, and I negotiate busi-ness transactions. After graduating from UNH in 2009 with a B.S. in Legal Studies and a B.A. in Psychology, I attended the University of Connecticut School of Law, where I received my Juris Doctor degree in 2012. I was admitted to practice law in Connecticut later that year, and shortly afterward I started my own solo law firm. After about a year, I merged my firm with another to create Pathways Legal.

How did UNH prepare you for life after college?The Legal Studies Program at UNH was a fantastic introduction to the basic concepts that I relied on while at law school. I feel that UNH gave me a leg up in my first year at UConn Law, which is perhaps the most competitive year of law school. While other students were still learning the basics of legal research, I was already proficient in the primary research tools used by attorneys. This was a huge asset for me.

What are some of your favorite memories about your time at UNH?I loved watching the campus evolve during my time at UNH. It seemed like every year, the facilities were either being expanded or improved. The administration at UNH has always made an impressive effort at increasing the number of opportunities for their students.

I also have fond memories of the hands-on, real-world exer-cises used by my professors. I always left class having learned something practical and useful.

What would you change about your experience at UNH, if anything?I wouldn’t change a thing. My time at UNH was fantastic!

What advice would you give to prospective students and their families?Get involved early. There are so many activities at UNH, both academically and with clubs and groups, that it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind. There really is something for everyone at this school.

ALUMNI PROFILE

“The Legal Studies Program at UNH was a fantastic

introduction to the basic concepts that I relied on while

at law school . . . while other students were still learning

the basics of legal research, I was already proficient in the

primary research tools used by attorneys.”

I chose UNH largely because they offer paralegal studies as part of a bachelor’s degree program. Most of the other colleges I looked at only had it as a certificate program or an associate’s degree.

UNH also seemed like the best option for me when I considered the competitive workforce I would be entering because the experiential education promoted by UNH definitely gives students a head start. The legal studies program helps students practice research and writing skills in a way that can be applied to real work situations. UNH also has many extracurricular options for legal studies students. Clubs like the Legal Society and the UNH Mock Trial Team give students a chance to further explore their interests in the legal field and meet like-minded classmates.

My favorite thing about this major is the sheer variety of options that it gives me. I have studied criminal law, employment law, and immigration law, to name a few. After studying criminal law, I decided to pursue a minor in criminal justice as well as an internship in a victim services office.

The professors have experience in the legal field and can share their practical experience with students. Being able to hear the perspective of people who have actually worked in the legal field helps to guide students when they are deciding what they want to do with their educa-tion. I’m absolutely convinced that I made the right choice in coming to UNH for legal studies.

STUDENT PROFILEERIN MURPHY Major: Legal Studies with a concentration in Paralegal studies

Class: Senior

Hometown: Abington, Massachusetts

PLACEHOLDER160UNH students are involved with a capital “I.” With over

160 clubs and activities on campus, it’s easy to join and make a contribution.

Legal studies students also have their own special groups, where they can get together with like-minded people, exchange ideas, practice their legal skills, and learn from some of the top minds in the field. It’s great career prep, and you’ll have a good time in the process. Two of our best opportunities for legal studies students are:

. The Legal Society. Students throughout the Uni-versity who are interested in law and legal issues get together here for a meeting of the minds. The society promotes discussions of legal topics and development of career information through numerous speakers, pro-grams, special events, field trips, and regular meetings. Recent notable events included:

• A delegation or Russian jurists speaking on law in Russia

• A speaker from the ACLU on the U.S. Constitution

• A talk by a retired Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court on veterans and post-traumatic stress disorder

• The Deputy Chief Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court speaking on the juvenile justice system

• A panel discussion of the Jena 6 controversy

• he Connecticut Secretary of State speaking on the importance of voting rights for democracy and rule of law

For students interested in law school, the Society offers annual programs that feature panel presentations by law school admissions counselors, travel to New York City to the Law School Forum (with over 100 law schools represented), and LSAT practice tests on campus.

. The Mock Trial Team. The UNH Mock Trial Team participates in the American College Mock Trial Associa-tion competition. Through scrimmages with local college teams, invitational tournaments in the fall, and AMTA’s Northeast regional tournament in the winter, students have the opportunity to develop their skills in public speaking, rhetoric, and persuasion. In these simulated trials, each student plays — and rigorously prepares for — the role of attorney and/or witness (including expert witness). In 2014, our co-captains won tourna-ment Best Attorney and a Best Witness awards.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSINTERNSHIPS

. Victims’ services advocate for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, assisting victims in preparing and filing restraining orders and obtaining services

. Mediator with the Connecticut Housing Court, mediating landlord/tenant cases in the Housing Session of the Connecticut Superior Court

. Interning with the Connecticut Public Defenders Office, conducting client interviews, investigation, legal research, and drafting court documents

. Interning in private and corporate law offices and assisting with tasks such as conducting client and

witness interviews, legal research, drafting court documents, motions, and legal briefs, and gather-ing documentary evidence

. Working to assist refugees in preparing immigration documents, citizenship applications, and housing

. Working for state and federal legislators conducting research for proposed legislation, tracking bills, and responding to constituents’ concerns

. Interning for state prosecutors or the U.S. Attorney’s office, including interviewing witnesses and con-ducting community outreach

Students can gather a wealth of knowledge from books, lectures, and guest speakers, but nothing completes and complements that knowledge like a job. Entering the workforce and assuming responsibilities helps students mature as they develop their skills and acumen and apply what they’ve learned in class.

The University of New Haven considers internships to be a critical component of the educational process. We strive to successfully match an intern with the most appropriate work environment. It’s also a given that all three parties in the relationship — UNH, the student, and the internship location — need to devote significant time to make it work. This balancing act, when achieved, results in a quality internship that can lead to developing a strong future career path.

In the Legal Studies Pre-internship course, students prepare for the internship experience through goal-setting, resume writing, and mock interviews. Students are then assisted in finding internships to fit their concentration and interests.

DID YOU KNOW: . �76% of employers indicate their

primary purpose for sponsoring

interns is to recruit entry-level talent.

. 58.6% of 2011 interns were

converted to full-time. In addition,

36% more companies offered

internships in 2012 versus 2011.

. 83% of employers report higher

retention rates for those new hires

with internship experience versus

those with none.

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Courses for the B.S. in Legal Studies include the University core requirements, required common courses in the major, restricted electives, one of three concentrations, plus eight electives.

REQUIRED COURSESLSTD 1100 Introduction to Legal ConceptsPSCI 1122 State & Local GovtLSTD 2240 Legal Research and Writing ILSTD 2241 Legal Research and Writing IILSTD 2201 Legal Ethics & Prof ResponsibilityLSTD 2238 Civil Procedure ILSTD 3330 Legal InvestigationPSCI 3332 Constitutional LawLSTD 3301 Administrative Law and RegulationLSTD 4500 Pre-InternshipLSTD 4501 Legal Studies Internship ILSTD 4502 Legal Studies Internship II

Plus Restricted Electives (several used to satisfy University core requirements): Oral communication course: COMM 1100 or ENGL 2230 Advanced writing course: ENGL 2200, 2225, 2251 or other English 2000+ level nonfiction writing coursePSYC 1111 Introduction to PsychologyPHIL 2222 EthicsPSCI 1121 American Government and Politics

Including one of the following sequences:PSYC 3301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences andPSYC 3305 Experimental Methods in PsychologyorCJST 2250 Scientific Methods in CJST andCJST 2251 Quantitative Applications in CJ

Concentration in Dispute ResolutionThe dispute resolution concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal

studies major.Required Dispute Resolution Concentration course:LSTD 4401 Altern Disp Resol: Models & Practice

Plus four of the following, or related Courses as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 2220 MediationLSTD 3320 Restorative JusticeCOMM 1100 Human Communication *COMM 4410 Mgt Comm SeminarCOMM 2205 Intercultural CommunicationPSYC 3312 Cognitive PsychologyPSYC 3321 Social PsychologyPSYC 3330 Introduction Community Psychology

Concentration in Paralegal StudiesThe paralegal studies concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.Required Paralegal Studies Concentration course:LSTD 2239 Civil Procedure II — Litigation

Plus four of the following, or related Courses as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 2210 Mock TrialLSTD 2226 Family LawLSTD 2244 Estates & TrustsLSTD 3310 Business OrganizationsLSTD 3326 Real Estate LawLSTD 4430 CyberlawACCT 1101 Introduction Financial AccountingACCT 1102 Introduction Managerial AccountingACCT 4435 Federal Income Taxation ICJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCJST 1102 Criminal LawCJST 2201 Principles Criminal InvestigationCJST 442 Advanced Investigative TechniquesFOR 2215 Introduction to Forensic Science

FOR 4415 Crime Scene InvestigationBUSL 1101 Business Law Regulatory Environment

Concentration in Public AffairsThe public affairs concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.Required Dispute Resolution Concentration course:LSTD 4440 Law and Policy

Plus four of the following, or related Courses, as approved by program adviser:LSTD 3340 Equality and LawLSTD 3320 Restorative JusticeLSTD 4401 Altern Disp Resol: Models & PracticeLSTD 4405 Environmental LawLSTD 4410 Counterterrorism and the LawLSTD 4430 CyberlawCJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCJST 1102 Criminal LawCJST 2209 Correctional Treatment ProgramsCJST 2210 Ethnic and Gender Issues in CJCJST 2221 Juvenile Justice SystemCJST 4400 Criminal Justice Problems SeminarCJST 4413 Victim Law & Service AdministrationCOMM 4420 Communication and the LawMARN 3330 Coastal Resources & MgmtPSCI 2216 Urban Government and PoliticsPSCI 2224 Public Attitudes and Public PolicyPSCI 2228 Public Interest GroupsPSCI 2230 Anglo-Am JurisprudencePSCI 2231 Judicial BehaviorPSCI 2232 Politics of the First AmendmentPSCI 2243 International Law and OrganizationPSCI 3308 Legislative Process

B.S. IN LEGAL STUDIES

From the sublime principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution all the way down to the regulations that govern the light bulbs we use, laws form the framework of our society. Some of those laws are created in direct response to the economic, social, and political forces at work in contemporary soci-ety. Other laws take the lead in shaping those forces.

But, laws are created by human beings, and human beings have a tendency to disagree — frequently. Resolving those disputes is critical to maintaining order. Today, government, business, industry, and labor are turning increasingly to dispute resolution instead of a formal trial. In fact, there are now forms of dispute resolution that didn’t even exist years ago. Adding another layer of complexity, globalization is blurring the lines between national and international law.

What will the future look like? No one can say with absolute certainty, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: Legal policy will be a decisive factor in whatever shape tomorrow’s world takes. Our program, with its interdisciplinary mix of liberal arts and theory with legal, public affairs and dispute resolution courses, prepares you to succeed in that world.

Which way do you want to go?Planning on going to law school or graduate school in another field? We have two bachelor’s degree concentrations that enable you to further narrow your focus:

. Public affairs . Dispute resolution

Interested in a career as a paralegal*? Choose one of these American Bar Association-approved options:

. Bachelor’s degree concentration in paralegal studies

. Associate’s degree in legal studies

. Paralegal certificate program

Adapt the program to your career plans. . Our program is flexible and interdisciplinary, allowing you to combine legal studies with

programs in other areas, such as criminal justice, business, accounting, political science, psychology, or global studies.

. A two-semester internship in your final year lets you back up classroom learning with on-the-job experience. That will open up more employment doors for you.

. Want to do some globe-trotting? An international track lets you study for a semester abroad to satisfy concentration requirements.

*Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney and may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

Our distinguished faculty members hold J.D. degrees from some of the most prestigious universities in the country, including Yale University School of Law and Harvard Law School. Combining legal theory with practical application, they bring practical expertise into the class-room as well, having many years of experience as attorneys in private practice, government service, and public policy development. Their resumes include:

. Research on alternative forms of dispute resolution, restorative justice, and conflict management

. Service as a Navy JAG lawyer

. Experience in antitrust, securities regulation, breach of contract, and business torts, and in accounting arbitrations

. Experience in civil litigation, including focus on employment law and appellate practice

. Service as a mediator in private and public sectors

. Public policy rule-making and utility arbitration

. Litigation practice before federal regulatory agencies

Our adjunct faculty members who teach legal specialty courses in their areas of expertise also hold J.D. degrees from prestigious universities, including the University of Connecticut, Columbia

University, and New York University law schools. Through their extensive experience in the private sector and ongoing law practices, they can offer their students the invaluable insights that are acquired through experience in the real world of law. Their backgrounds include:

. Trials to verdicts in over 100 cases

. Bar association leadership positions

. Admission to practice before the federal Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court

. Immigration, family and juvenile, real estate, wills and estates, business organizations, environmental, and municipal government law areas

FACULTYIf there is one thing that people studying legal policy and the law need, it’s a first-rate library. The Marvin K. Peterson Library at UNH maintains substantial law-related assets, online legal research databases, and is a U.S. Government Depository library. We also provide legal studies students with their own personal passwords for Westlaw, the preeminent online legal database, giving students access to all state, national, and most international legal materials — statutes, cases, law journals, and legal reference materials.

The library’s features include quiet study space, group study rooms, comfortable seating, 71 desk-top computers, 6 iMacs, and 48 laptops from which to access legal and social science research, 4 black and-white, high-speed printers, and a color printer. Like the rest of the campus, the entire building is a wireless zone. And, since, a cup of coffee or a snack can inject new life into a long study session, there’s also a bright and cheery café right on the premises.

Legal studies students can also take advantage of courses and lectures offered by an entire spectrum of University research and educational centers, including:

. Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science

. Center for Forensic Psychology

. Institute for Law and Public Affairs

. Center for Crime Victims’ Rights

. Center for Dispute Resolution

. Center for Cyber Law and Crime

. Institute for Social Justice

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

Concentration in Dispute Resolution The dispute resolution concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.

Concentration in Paralegal StudiesThe paralegal studies concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.Required Paralegal Studies Concentration course:LSTD 2239 Civil Procedure II — Litigation

Plus four of the following, or related Courses as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 2210 Mock TrialLSTD 2226 Family LawLSTD 2244 Estates & TrustsLSTD 3310 Business OrganizationsLSTD 3326 Real Estate LawLSTD 4430 CyberlawACCT 1101 Introduction Financial AccountingACCT 1102 Introduction Managerial AccountingACCT 4435 Federal Income Taxation ICJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCJST 1102 Criminal LawCJST 2201 Principles Criminal InvestigationCJST 442 Advanced Investigative TechniquesFOR 2215 Introduction to Forensic ScienceFOR 4415 Crime Scene InvestigationBUSL 1101 Business Law Regulatory Environment

Concentration in Public AffairsThe public affairs concentration consists of five courses beyond the required common courses in the legal studies major.Required Dispute Resolution Concentration course:LSTD 4440 Law and Policy

Plus four of the following, or related Courses, as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 3340 Equality and LawLSTD 3320 Restorative JusticeLSTD 4401 Altern Disp Resol: Models

& PracticeLSTD 4405 Environmental LawLSTD 4410 Counterterrorism and the

LawLSTD 4430 CyberlawCJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal

JusticeCJST 1102 Criminal LawCJST 2209 Correctional Treatment

ProgramsCJST 2210 Ethnic and Gender Issues

in CJCJST 2221 Juvenile Justice SystemCJST 4400 Criminal Justice Problems

Seminar

CJST 4413 Victim Law & Service Administration

COMM 4420 Communication and the Law

MARN 3330 Coastal Resources & Mgmt

PSCI 2216 Urban Government and Politics

PSCI 2224 Public Attitudes and Public Policy

PSCI 2228 Public Interest GroupsPSCI 2230 Anglo-Am JurisprudencePSCI 2231 Judicial BehaviorPSCI 2232 Politics of the First

AmendmentPSCI 2243 International Law and

OrganizationPSCI 3308 Legislative Process

B.S. IN LEGAL STUDIESFrom the sublime principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution all the way down to the regulations that govern the light bulbs we use, laws form the framework of our society. Some of those laws are created in direct response to the economic, social, and political forces at work in contempo-rary society. Other laws take the lead in shaping those forces.

But, laws are created by human beings, and human beings have a tendency to disagree — frequently. Resolving those disputes is critical to maintaining order. Today, government, business, industry, and labor are turning increasingly to dispute resolution instead of a formal trial. In fact, there are now forms of dispute resolution that didn’t even exist years ago. Adding another layer of complexity, globalization is blurring the lines between national and international law.

What will the future look like? No one can say with absolute certainty, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: Legal policy will be a decisive factor in whatever shape tomorrow’s world takes. Our program, with its interdisciplinary mix of liberal arts and theory with legal, public affairs and dispute resolution courses, prepares you to succeed in that world.

Which way do you want to go?Planning on going to law school or graduate school in another field? We have two bachelor’s degree concentrations that enable you to further narrow your focus:

. Public affairs . Dispute resolution

Interested in a career as a paralegal*? Choose one of these American Bar Association-approved options:

. Bachelor’s degree concentration in paralegal studies

. Associate’s degree in legal studies

. Paralegal certificate program

Adapt the program to your career plans. . Our program is flexible and interdisciplinary, allowing you

to combine legal studies with programs in other areas, such as criminal justice, business, accounting, political science, psychology, or global studies.

. A two-semester internship in your final year lets you back up classroom learning with on-the-job experience. That will open up more employment doors for you.

. Want to do some globe-trotting? An international track lets you study for a semester abroad to satisfy concentration requirements.

*Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney and may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

Courses for the B.S. in Legal Studies include the University core requirements, required common courses in the major, restricted electives, one of three concentrations, plus eight electives.

REQUIRED COURSESLSTD 1100 Introduction to Legal ConceptsPSCI 1122 State & Local GovtLSTD 2240 Legal Research and Writing ILSTD 2241 Legal Research and Writing IILSTD 2201 Legal Ethics & Prof ResponsibilityLSTD 2238 Civil Procedure ILSTD 3330 Legal InvestigationPSCI 3332 Constitutional LawLSTD 3301 Administrative Law and RegulationLSTD 4500 Pre-InternshipLSTD 4501 Legal Studies Internship ILSTD 4502 Legal Studies Internship II

Plus Restricted Electives (several used to satisfy University core requirements): Oral communication course: COMM 1100 or ENGL 2230 Advanced writing course: ENGL 2200, 2225, 2251 or other English 2000+ level nonfiction writing coursePSYC 1111 Introduction to PsychologyPHIL 2222 EthicsPSCI 1121 American Government and Politics

Including one of the following sequences:PSYC 3301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences andPSYC 3305 Experimental Methods in PsychologyorCJST 2250 Scientific Methods in CJST andCJST 2251 Quantitative Applications in CJ

Required Dispute Resolution Concentration course:LSTD 4401 Altern Disp Resol: Models & Practice

Plus four of the following, or related Courses as approved by program adviser:

LSTD 2220 MediationLSTD 3320 Restorative JusticeCOMM 1100 Human Communication *COMM 4410 Mgt Comm SeminarCOMM 2205 Intercultural Communication

PSYC 3312 Cognitive PsychologyPSYC 3321 Social PsychologyPSYC 3330 Introduction Community

Psychology