Law-Related Education

Law is an ever-present part of American life, and most people know little about it or how it works.

CLCT has developed law-related education for non-lawyers of all ages who would like to know more.

Designed for those

  • Who want to better understand the fundamentals of our legal system and why so many matters wind up in court
  • Who are considering going to law school
  • Who are looking for legal education for middle school and high school students

Instruction is open to and suitable for nearly all ages.

Those younger than 13 and over 100 ought to check with CLCT before registering.

Introduction to Law and the U.S. Legal System


This year we are offering two separate classes of Introduction to Law. You need only to register for one of them as each class offers the same information.

JUNE 22-26, 2026 – Session I – $395.00
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EDT) Monday, June 22
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Tuesday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26


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AUGUST 3-6, 2026 – Session II – $395.00
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EDT) Monday, August 3
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Tuesday, August 4 – Thursday, August 6th

Course Description

  • CLCT’s flagship program lasts 12 ½ hours over four half days.
  • Covers what law is and how and why judges “make” law.
  • Content is the same content W&M Law School used for 26 years in its introductory week for new students.
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Rising Legal Issues

JUNE 16 & 17, 2026 – $295.00

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Course Description

  • Open to all curious-minded students (no prior technical background is required!)
  • Covers fundamentals of AI and machine-learning-based systems.
  • Learn how to evaluate the differing benefits and risks of machine learning and classical programming systems.
  • Review legal issues arising from AI technologies, including copyright, due process, and privacy rights.
  • Discuss how society should appropriately approach using this technology.
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Introduction to Search & Seizure

JULY 29 & 30, 2026 – $295.00

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

The course covers key aspects of how the Fourth Amendment governs law enforcement’s ability to search and seize. Topics will include:

  • The warrant and probable cause requirements of the Fourth Amendment; and
  • Exceptions including consent, border searches, emergency searches, stop and frisk, and searches incident to a lawful arrest.

This class will encompass 8 hours of instruction, which include lecture and class discussion.

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Terms & Conditions/Cancellation Policy

The deadline to receive a full refund or annulment of obligation for a canceled class is 5 p.m. Eastern Time, ten business days prior to the event’s start date.  

An additional book purchase is required for the Introduction to Law & the U.S. Legal System classes. “An Introduction to Law, Law Study, and the Lawyer’s Role,” 4th Edition, by James E. Moliterno and Fredric Ira Lederer. The book is available in paperback for $38 or the Kindle version for $30.50 on Amazon (as of June 2025).

Financial assistance is available to qualifying students. Please fill out the scholarship application found HERE for financial assistance. For additional information about the classes or financial assistance, please contact clct@wm.edu or 757-221-2494.

*Dates may be subject to change*