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LAW 821

Introduction to US Legal System
Name: Introduction to US Legal System
Course Number: LAW 821
Credit(s): 4

Course Description

Introduction to the US Legal System offers foreign-trained students a comprehensive understanding of the structure and functioning of the United States legal system. It explores the fundamental aspects of government, with a focus on the judicial branch, and covers methods of crafting, finding, and enforcing laws. The course emphasizes foundational values, particularly due process and equality in United States law.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Critically discuss the American legal system, covering law creation through legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
  • Summarize recent notable cases that distinguish the American legal system.
  • Critically analyze U.S. Constitutional Law.
  • Discuss Civil Procedure, emphasizing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

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