Offers an overview of the major aspects of the legal environments and policy implications that impact institutions of higher education from the student, faculty, and administrative perspective. Provides the opportunity to learn to read court cases, assess the impact of current cases and laws on the policy and operations of institutions, and evaluate the current state of major legal issues facing higher education. Offers students an opportunity to learn multiple approaches for addressing these requirements and understanding and influencing policy development at all levels, both internal and external.