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Student Reviews
“I have enjoyed several of Jim's classes and always
check the schedule to see what new courses he will
be teaching. His classes are well organized, provide a
good syllabus, and his teaching style is enlightening
to better understand the intricacies of law."
– Jim Grisson
"Jim Baer presents class material in a very interesting
and interactive manner. History and Constitutional
Law covered can be closely related to current events
and it keeps me coming back for more!"
– Judy Greaver
"Jim is a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable on
the law and Constitution. You will learn, you will be
entertained, and you will be rewarded for your time.
What more could you ask for in a teacher?"
– Jack Murphy
"Jim Baer has the talent, knowledge, and personality
to make a dry and dense topic interesting and
relatable. Who ever thought the law could be so
fascinating? I always look forward to his classes."
– Anonymous Student
Spring 2019 Courses
NEW ILR537 Search and Seizure –
The 4th Amendment
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
This course considers the underlying reason for the adoption of the
4th Amendment premise of an inalienable right of citizens to be
protected from unreasonable searches and seizures and its reliance
on probable cause and warrants. In this course, we’ll trace together
the adaptations that have been fashioned to continue those
protections from changes in technology.
5-Digit Number: 17241 | Mon, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., 1/28 – 2/25
Location: Conference Center/E123
Tuition: $40.00 Fee: $79.00 Total: $119.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
NEW ILR538 The Rights Retained by the
People – The 9th Amendment
6 sessions, 9 hours
This course considers the underlying reasons for the adoption of
the 9th Amendment. The premise of the 9th Amendment is that
after a grant of power to the National Government certain powers
are reserved for the States. All other rights of the citizens are
retained by the citizens and not delegated to a governmental unit.
5-Digit Number: 17240 | Mon, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., 3/11 – 4/15
Location: Conference Center/E123
Tuition: $40.00 Fee: $79.00 Total: $119.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
Featured Instructor, James Baer
Jim Baer’s former students at Ursinus College called him“intelligent, motivating, friendly,
funny, experienced,” and said he was, “the best teacher ever hired.” A graduate of The
University of Virginia School of Law, Jim has been a member of the Maryland Bar since
1969 and was also a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia and the Bar of the
Supreme Court of the United States of America. He was a trial lawyer in private practice
until 2001 when he returned to his alma mater, Ursinus College, where he created the
college’s Center for Legal Studies and taught a variety of courses utilizing a unique blend
of Socratic Method and open class discussion.
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Philosophy, Religion, & Exploration
What Did Jesus Really Say & Do – According to Whom?. 9
World Religion Series: Scriptural Texts of the World's Major Religions. 9
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change. 11
Meditating with the Masters – Their Lives, Their Practices, Their Impacts. 17
Science & Nature
In Search of Happiness: The Most Sought-After Human Emotion. 6
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics. 6
Nature Walks 101 – Flora and Fauna. 7
The Appalachian Trail: 10 Things You May Not Know. 16
On Gossamer Wings: The Magic of Butterflies and Moths . 19
Beauty Takes Flight Series. 23