Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

PLST 401 - LEGAL PRACTICUM

Long Title: LEGAL PRACTICUM
Department: Politics Law Social Thought
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course focuses on the public and private practice sectors of the legal profession through a work experience coupled with classroom instruction at Rice. The goal is to expose undergraduates to the field of law through structured on-site experiences, relevant coursework, and professional development opportunities. Students must have completed at least 9 credit hours in a humanities or social sciences discipline for course eligibility. Instructor Permission Required. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PLST 401 if student has credit for HUMA 404/SOSC 405.