LPSC 1101 — Introduction to Law
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Examines the role of law and society from a regulatory, constitutional, and judicial perspective, noting the role each of these has played in shaping the current legal framework in the United States. Introduces students to the relationship between law, societal organizations (both nongovernmental organizations and not-for-profit organizations), the private sector, and the separate branches of government (the judiciary, congressional, and executive branches). Provides students with the opportunity to learn to legally analyze judicial opinions, prepare legal memoranda, and present an oral argument before a “judge.”
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 53 | 64 | 83% | 5.5 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 54 | 60 | 90% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 64 | 65 | 98% | 0.5 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 64 | 65 | 98% | 0.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 63 | 63 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 60 | 63 | 95% | 1.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 53% · T 0% · W 85% · Th 61% · F 39%
Common patterns: MWR (53% of sections), WF (32% of sections), R (8% of sections), F (7% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Jamie Hoag (54% of students) · reviews
- Barbara Berenson (46% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Jamie Hoag (52% of students) · reviews
- Barbara Berenson (48% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
LPSC 3303, LPSC 3307, LPSC 3310
Courses that list LPSC 1101 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (LPSC course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All LPSC courses · Plan it at numap.app