BUS-L 355 Topics in Business Law and Ethics: Applied Research Practicum: Legal Systems in Indiana

• 16 weeks
• 3 credits
• Prerequisite(s): None

The practicum is designed to aid the Indiana Supreme Court's desire to understand better and improve the State's civil legal system, particularly concerning cost, efficiency, and access. On a semi-weekly basis, the practicum will alternate between a classroom component (e.g., reviewing data on the Indiana legal system, explaining the project’s research design, meeting key stakeholders) and field research (e.g., observing courtroom proceedings in Monroe and six contiguous counties; running focus groups; assisting with intake with a legal aid organization to better understand client need). This course is cross-listed and pooled with other university courses to build effective multidisciplinary teams.