Law College Credit
Law isn't just about knowing the rules — it's about knowing how to use them. Dive into the strategies, frameworks, and real-world skills that define legal practice, and earn college credit while still in high school. Investigate facts, construct persuasive arguments, and analyze constitutional rights through the lens of actual judicial opinions and case studies. If you're ready to think critically, argue confidently, and see the world through a lawyer's eyes, this course is your first step.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
What's the Difference Between Our College Credit and Enrichment Courses?
While both options include dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support, the college credit courses contain additional coursework hours and allow you to earn college credit upon completion. We recommend selecting either the college credit or the enrichment option as some content overlaps between the two modalities.
Law College Credit Course$3,995
Length of Course: 6-, 8-, or 12-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 128 hours
Grading: Letter grade
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours: ✔️
Certificate of Completion: Georgetown Transcript
Law Enrichment Course$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 Law the Way Lawyers Practice It
Where Legal Thinking Begins
Examine judicial opinions and statutes to understand how law is created and applied in society. Distinguish legal issues from questions of fact, the way practicing lawyers do when advising real clients.
Unearth the Facts That Make or Break a Case
Investigate how lawyers gather and evaluate evidence to identify the facts that matter most. Engage with real-world scenarios to understand how the discovery process shapes the outcome of a case.
Construct Arguments That Win in Court
Apply the IRAC framework to build structured, persuasive arguments from facts and legal rules. Analyze real legal complaints to understand how lawyers craft compelling narratives from the same set of facts.
Step Inside the Strategy of Courtroom Advocacy
Learn how lawyers build and challenge the evidentiary record through direct and cross-examination. Practice questioning strategies that test witness credibility and shape the narrative a judge or jury considers.
Defend the Rights That Define a Free Society
Uncover the foundations of individual rights and how the Bill of Rights applies in real-world contexts. Investigate how the Fourth Amendment balances personal privacy against the interests of a modern society.
Connect Legal Skills to a Future Career
Explore the diverse roles lawyers play and the impact they have across society. Discover how this experience prepares you for careers and college majors in law, criminal justice, political science, public policy, and more.
How You Will Benefit
- Experience a college-level law course while still in high school.
- Earn college credit from Georgetown University.
- Analyze judicial opinions, statutes, and constitutional provisions the way practicing lawyers do.
- Build critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills that will serve you in college and beyond.
- Construct structured legal arguments using the frameworks lawyers rely on every day.
- Examine how constitutional rights apply in real-world contexts, from the Bill of Rights to the Fourth Amendment.
- Complete a Final Capstone Project that integrates everything you've learned into a comprehensive case analysis.
Three Learning Advantages Designed For You
Final Capstone Project
- Analyze a real case study by identifying key legal issues and distinguishing material facts.
- Draft direct and cross-examination questions that demonstrate courtroom advocacy and storytelling skills.
- Present a comprehensive case analysis integrating issue spotting, fact development, and argument construction.
TA Support
You’ll receive guidance from a TA who will support you and answer questions throughout your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration and motivation to help you succeed.
- Brainstorming for and feedback on your Final Capstone Project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Flexible learning format through video lessons. Tune in anytime that works for you.
- Approximately 128 hours of total instruction and coursework, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from TAs.
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Hear From Georgetown University
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.
How To Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application asks you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course, and a bit of your story, through writing, video, photos—any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to Your Questions HereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
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The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.