Academic Programs

Legal Analysis, Research & Communication

At DePaul, your legal education is about more than studying cases and theories. It’s about mastering professional skills and gaining the confidence you need to enter the legal profession. DePaul’s rigorous four-semester Legal Analysis, Research & Communication (LARC) curriculum introduces students to every facet of the legal reasoning process through a series of increasingly complex research exercises and written assignments. Small class sizes and dedicated teaching assistants ensure that all DePaul law students receive thorough instruction in legal research, analysis, writing and oral advocacy, preparing them to work as lawyers upon graduation.