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New Legal Studies Certificate to Begin This Fall

The Conflict Resolution and Analysis Certificate is offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels...
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From Central Florida to Harvard Law

While at UCF as a dual major in legal studies and economics, Julienne Miranda became involved in every opportunity presented...
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New Study Offers Clues to Origin of Laws

The study found that despite living in separate countries and legal codes separated by thousands of years, people have a...
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Class Project: A Gender Change Petition

A UCF instructor and her legal studies class are striving to help a Central Florida woman born intersex change her...

UCF Camp for High School Students Inspires Future Legal Professionals

UCF Legal Studies developed a weeklong camp to introduce youth from Jones, Evans and Boone high schools to careers in...
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Intersections of Law and Evolutionary Psychology

When Carlton Patrick read about biology’s application to the way we think about human psychology and behavior, it totally changed...
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UCF Department of Legal Studies Hosts Renowned National Scientist

The Department of Legal Studies at UCF was proud and honored to host renowned national scientist Dr. Peter L. Platteborze...
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Legal Research Provides Practical Guide for Airports to Navigate Rise in Civilian-Operated Drones

Hobbyist and commercial drone sales are projected to rise from 2.5 million in 2016 to 7 million in 2020, according...
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UCF Undergraduates Publish New Law Journal

A new law journal written, edited and published by undergraduate students at UCF is now available and will be distributed...
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Law Enforcement Officers from Mexico Visit UCF

The Department of Legal Studies was honored to receive police officers from six Mexican states April 17. The visit was...
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Fighting the Dark Hearts: UCF Faculty, Alumni Combat Human Trafficking

Although the term “human trafficking” is relatively new, the phenomena it comprises – sex trafficking, forced labor and debt bondage...
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