Law: Analyze, Argue, and Advocate Like a Lawyer
Ready to discover what it truly takes to think and argue like an attorney? This course dives into the analytical and advocacy-based work required across civil and criminal contexts. Through case-based learning, you will examine how legal arguments are built and how professional judgment is exercised in real-world scenarios. Evaluate whether a career in law aligns with your goals and gain an essential perspective to validate your interest before you invest in further credentials. Start your path toward the legal profession today.
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:✔️
Experience the Skills and Roles That Define Legal Practice
How Lawyers Approach Legal Problems
Examine how lawyers utilize law as both a framework of rules and a practical tool for informed decision-making. Identify complex issues while balancing ethical constraints and specific client goals within real-world scenarios.
Turning Information Into Evidence
Determine which specific details matter most by evaluating information from clients, documents, and third-party sources. Apply professional judgment to organize these findings into strategic evidence for various legal proceedings.
Building Persuasive Legal Arguments
Connect specific facts to legal rules to build compelling arguments and effective counterarguments. Utilize analytical frameworks and narrative reasoning to demonstrate how persuasion and legal analysis work together.
Advocacy In The Courtroom
Observe how legal professionals present and challenge diverse evidence before judges and juries in formal settings. Analyze witness examination and courtroom dynamics to understand how effective advocacy unfolds during a trial.
Constitutional Rights In Practice
Interpret how Fourth Amendment privacy protections operate within the context of real-world legal disputes. Weigh individual rights against broader societal interests to understand the complex nature of constitutional advocacy.
Applying Legal Skills To Careers
Practice core legal skills through case analysis and advocacy exercises. Discover how these analytical techniques translate to career paths in legal practice, public service, policy, journalism, advocacy, and related fields.
What You Gain From This Experience
- Insight into how legal problems are analyzed, framed, and resolved.
- Exposure to the reasoning and judgment lawyers use when advising clients and navigating disputes.
- An understanding of the varied roles lawyers play across advocacy, counseling, and constitutional interpretation.
- Experience applying legal concepts through a Final Capstone Project focused on case analysis and advocacy.
- A Certificate of Completion from Georgetown University upon successful completion of the course.
What Sets This Program Apart
A Capstone Project With Real-World Relevance
- Analyze a legal case by distinguishing facts from law and developing advocacy strategies grounded in course concepts.
- Demonstrate legal reasoning through written and analytical work that reflects professional legal expectations.
Instructional Guidance And Mentorship
- Develop analytical and advocacy skills with feedback from course mentors and teaching assistants.
- Strengthen clarity, reasoning, and argumentation as you work through complex legal scenarios.
Flexible Learning With Clear Expectations
- Engage with online coursework designed to support steady progress and accountability.
- Complete assignments and skill-building exercises alongside academic, professional, or personal responsibilities.
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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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