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The Law, Justice and Advocacy Minor offers a unique combination of experiential legal education and traditional academic inquiry. Area lawyers and judges train students to brief cases, advance through the stages of litigation in trial court and hone oral and written arguments. Courses in related disciplines such as history and philosophy develop the research, critical reasoning and writing skills that are necessary for students preparing to attend law school. The program is administered by the Department of History, Geography and Legal Studies.
The program helps prepare those students who are considering law school or graduate school. Students must take introduction to law, justice and advocacy; one advocacy course (appellate advocacy or trial advocacy); two additional core courses (legal research and writing, ethics, race and the law, or constitutional history); and one law elective.
UTampa students have a long tradition of successful participation in moot court. They have received top orator awards at the regional tournaments of the American Moot Court Association and have advanced to the national competition. UTampa has also served as a tournament host.
"Moot court was one of the most fulfilling and influential classes I took at UTampa. While the class was academically challenging, it was extremely rewarding. Moot court improves so many of the skills that law schools look for, including comprehensive writing, oral argument skills, and the ability to read complex case law. Above all, moot court is fun--you get to compete alongside teammates who quickly become your friends over the course of the semester." - Ava Shore '24, Stetson University College of Law
"My most memorable experience studying at UTampa was participating in moot court and competing in the American Moot Court Association's moot court tournament. The Law, Justice and Advocacy program has exceptional professors whose knowledge and expertise were so helpful in allowing me to succeed. My moot court partner and I advanced to the AMCA's National Tournament in Baton Rouge, LA, where we competed against the top 16% of undergraduate competitors in the nation. Moot court was an amazing opportunity that expanded and improved my legal skills and affirmed my interest in pursuing a career in law." - Asia Couillard '23
- U.S. Attorney’s Office
- Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
- State Attorney’s Office
- Hillsborough County court system
- Private law firms
- Charitable organizations
Additionally, UTampa is within walking distance to the federal district courthouse, county courthouse and county law library, which allows students unique opportunities to secure internships.
- Business Law and Social Responsibility
- Civil Rights Movement
- Constitutional Law I
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Freedom of Speech and First Amendment Studies
- Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport
- Logic
- Philosophy of Law
For additional information about the minor in law, justice and advocacy, current students should contact Colin Anderson.
For information on Pre-Law advising, current UTampa students may contact Jackie Mikulski, academic program specialist. Please include your student ID number in the email.
