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Court Visit
Instructor Effie Tucker recently took students in her Health Law and Ethics class on a field trip to visit the courtroom of Judge Otis Higgs. They were able to sit in the jury box to observe law “in action.” Prior to their visit to the courtroom, students learned the legal and ethical rules affecting their various health professions. They learned the legal consequences of improper dealings in their different professions. On their field trip, legal and ethical scenarios were under discussion, too. Their lessons were re-enforced with this courtroom visit.
Judge Higgs acknowledged the visiting students and gave a description of his job, the court system and the various opportunities available to them. Participating students were attentive and they learned additional information about the legal system, as well as employment opportunities.
