Course Details
Course Code: LSTD699 Course ID: 4534 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This capstone legal analytical project (CLAP) is the final and ultimate experience for the Master of Legal Studies Program. It is intended to permit students to demonstrate their capacity to deeply research a narrow topic concerning a legal challenge to a segment of American society, as well as thoroughly analyze and succinctly yet thoroughly write about it. The students’ chief goal is to validate that they have mastered the three fundamental legal skills of research, analysis and writing. Prerequisite: All other courses must be completed before registering for this course.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration09/29/2025 - 02/27/2026 | Course Dates03/02/2026 - 06/21/2026 | Start Month March | SessionWinter 2026 Session C | Weeks16 Week session |
| Registration11/24/2025 - 05/01/2026 | Course Dates05/04/2026 - 08/23/2026 | Start Month May | SessionSpring 2026 Session K | Weeks16 Week session |
| Registration12/29/2025 - 05/29/2026 | Course Dates06/01/2026 - 09/20/2026 | Start Month June | SessionSpring 2026 Session C | Weeks16 Week session |
| Registration01/26/2026 - 07/03/2026 | Course Dates07/06/2026 - 10/25/2026 | Start Month July | SessionSummer 2026 Session A | Weeks16 Week session |
| Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Course Dates08/03/2026 - 11/22/2026 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2026 Session K | Weeks16 Week session |