BUSINESS LAW 904Legal Study Tour

WASHINGTON D.C.

• APRIL 21-24, 2007• Fly with me to Washington D.C. to

watch the United States Supreme Court in action.

• Visit with an Iowa Senator or Congressman.

Course Description

• The student will participate in a supervised tour, location to be announced, where time will be spent touring Washington D.C. or other government center to see first hand how branches of the United States Government run, from the history of this country to current legal policies and procedures.

U.S. Supreme Court

Last year the case before the U.S. Supreme Court involved the 6th Amendment and whether a judge alone could sentence a convicted 1st Degree Murderer under Arizona law.

Grading Criteria – 1 Credit Hour

Your grade will be based on the following items:

1. Four reading assignments (10 pts. Each)2. Participating on 4 activities while on the

trip (100 points each)• Observe US Supreme Court• National Archives• Visit Congressman or Senator• Tour of Capitol Building

3. Writing a Trip Journal (100 points)

Proposed Itinerary

• Leave Des Moines International Airport: Saturday, April 21, 2007

• Saturday and Sunday: sightseeing• Monday or Tuesday a.m: US Supreme

Court• Monday or Tuesday p.m: Meet with

Congressional representative – observe Congress in action. Leave Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Costs

• Air: $300 • Hotel: $150/night plus tax of 12-15% You will

share a room with 2-3 students. The actual cost of a room in Washington D.C. is approx. $200 - $300 per night.

• Transportation to and from airport – Metro - $2 each way.

• Food: ???• Souvenirs: ???• All Smithsonian Museums and Govt. building

are free • $300 to Susan Mitchell, Building 8, Rm 14 by

January 29, 2007. Balance due on March 29, 2007. Approx. balance will be $300.

Testimonials

“I’ve been on so many trips to so many places in my lifetime that you would think they could not be topped, but this has been far the best trip I’ve taken in my lifetime and I feel sorry for everyone who didn’t jump at the chance last semester to sign up for the trip.” Tim VanDerKamp

Testimonies

“Overall, I had a fantastic time on the Legal Study Tour. Although I had been to Washington D.C. two times before, I was still able to experience new sites and the previous trips don’t compare to the fun I had while on this trip. Meeting with Senator Grassley and attending oral arguments at the Supreme Court were my favorite parts of the trip. I also enjoyed the people I went on the trip with.” Natasha Drake

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