The Journalist Law School (JLS), at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, is a four day intensive seminar for 35 working journalists who report on the courts. The course is designed to enhance media understanding of the third branch of government. Professional journalists are eligible for Fellowships covering most expenses. Program dates are June 13 – 17, 2007.

JLS activities feature interactive classes with experienced law faculty; lectures by leading journalist-lawyers, and lawyers who are experts in their field; meetings with state and federal judges; and interactions with fellow journalists and leading members of the Bar. Evening receptions and dinners will permit informal connections and more opportunities to learn.

The curriculum addresses topics like the structure of our tripartite system; distinctions between statutory and common law; and how the Judicial Branch differs from the Legislative Branch. Seminars will help journalists learn about Constitutional structure, Criminal Law and Civil Law.