OAKS 188AIntroduction to the Legal Profession and Legal Aid Work
Introduces key aspects of the legal profession and legal aid for under-served communities. Offers practical information and training on topics such as professional responsibility, ethics, confidentiality, interviewing skills, record keeping, communication, and working with diverse clients. Designed as a preparation or companion course for law-related internships and field studies through courses such as OAKS 188B/LGST 188B (3 credits), OAKS 199, or LGST 185 Internship (5 credits).
- Class open to all students, no instructor permission required.
- All students - if you try to enroll and get an error message, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll or join the waitlist.
- Also offered as LGST 188A.
- From the Instructor: Co-enrollment in LGST/OAKS 188B is strongly encouraged.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Asynchronous | — | H. W. Martin | Open 0/25 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 5:00pm–6:30pm | Online | H. W. Martin | Open 25/28 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Oakes Acad 102 | H. W. Martin | Closed 22/25 |
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