Law College Credit
A career in law is built on the ability to think critically, argue persuasively, and advocate effectively. Earn college credit from Georgetown University while learning how lawyers work, from the first client meeting through trial. While exploring real case studies across civil and criminal law, you'll practice spotting issues, building arguments, and examining witnesses, developing the reasoning and advocacy skills that support careers in law, policy, business, and beyond.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 18 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
Enrichment Course Fees
$1,895
What's the Difference Between Our College Credit and Enrichment Courses?
Both enrichment and college credit–bearing options feature engaging online lessons and instructional support. College credit–bearing courses include additional coursework and offer the opportunity to earn academic credit upon successful completion. Some course content overlaps across both options, so students are encouraged to choose the format that best aligns with their academic or professional goals.
College Credit Courses$3,995
Length of Course: Multi-length course options
Instruction & Activities: 128 hours
Grading: Letter grade
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours: ✔️
Certificate of Completion: Georgetown Transcript
Enrichment Courses$1,895
Length of Course: 1-, 2-, or 4-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 20-30 hours
Grading: Pass/Fail
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours:❌
Certificate of Completion:✔️
From Legal Reasoning to Courtroom Advocacy
The Building Blocks of Legal Practice
Explore the purposes, sources, and types of law and how lawyers use these foundations to advise clients. Analyze a real client scenario to practice distinguishing legal issues from questions of fact.
How Lawyers Investigate and Develop a Case
Learn how lawyers gather and evaluate facts to build a legally grounded case strategy. Draft discovery requests — including interrogatories and document requests — to practice obtaining evidence in a civil dispute.
Turning Facts and Law Into Persuasive Arguments
Examine how lawyers use the IRAC framework to organize facts, apply legal rules, and anticipate counterarguments. Study a real class action complaint to see how legal reasoning and narrative combine into a persuasive argument.
Evidence, Witnesses, and Courtroom Advocacy
Discover how lawyers build and challenge the evidentiary record through the structured questioning of witnesses. Practice direct and cross-examination techniques by stepping into the role of a trial lawyer in a real case scenario.
Constitutional Rights and the Fourth Amendment
Investigate how the Bill of Rights limits government power and how courts balance individual privacy against public safety. Apply Fourth Amendment principles to real cases, evaluating competing arguments from defense and government perspectives.
Your Path Into Law and Beyond
Bring together course skills by analyzing a real Supreme Court case through issue spotting, evidence, and constitutional advocacy. Build transferable skills that apply across careers in law, policy, business, public service, and beyond.
What You Gain From This Experience
- Knowledge of how law works, including its purposes, sources, and the difference between civil and criminal law.
- Experience identifying legal issues, separating them from questions of fact, and applying legal reasoning to real cases.
- Practice building persuasive arguments using the IRAC framework, drawing analogies, and anticipating counterarguments.
- Insight into how lawyers develop the evidentiary record through direct and cross-examination in court.
- Understanding of how the Fourth Amendment balances individual privacy rights against government interests.
- Perspective on career paths in law, policy, business, public service, and related fields.
- The opportunity to earn official college credit from Georgetown University through graded coursework and projects.
What Sets This Program Apart
A Capstone Project With Real-World Relevance
- Analyze a real Supreme Court case by identifying legal issues, applying Fourth Amendment principles, and evaluating how evidence shapes outcomes.
- Reflect on how lawyers balance legal strategy, ethical obligations, and their broader role in a constitutional democracy.
Instructional Guidance And Mentorship
- Receive feedback from TAs as you develop legal arguments, build case strategies, and prepare your final capstone project.
- Strengthen your ability to think and write like a lawyer with expert guidance throughout the course.
Flexible Learning With Clear Expectations
- Engage with online coursework designed to fit alongside your current academic, professional, or personal commitments.
- Complete assignments and the Final Capstone Project on a structured timeline that supports independent planning.
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Course Designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Alexandra Clark, J.D.
Attorney and Professor at Georgetown University Department of Government and Capitol Applied Learning Labs
Professor Clark is a practicing attorney with over 15 years of experience in the legal field. Her career has spanned significant legal matters, including serving on trial teams and leading multinational investigations. She is particularly skilled at counseling individuals in high-stakes matters. She is an active member of the New York Bar (since 2012) and the D.C. Bar (since 2013). Professor Clark earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University and her J.D., with highest honors, from the George Washington University Law School.
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