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CERTIFICATE IN U.S. LAW AND METHODOLOGIES

This certificate is designed to provide an introduction to the U.S. legal system and its methodologies in an intensive format that can be completed in just two semesters. Designed specifically for nonlawyers and foreign attorneys, the curriculum is excellent preparation for those thinking about law school or any individual interested in U.S. law.Upon completion of the program, students have thoroughly covered:

  • The fundamental concepts of U.S. law, legal systems, and methodologies, including basic principles of stare decisis and precedent.
  • The structure of legal education in the U.S., the basic source of law, and principles of legal writing.
  • Essential concepts in torts, contracts, corporations, and securities regulation, and basic elements of corporate law and contract law.
  • Basic constitutional law, administrative procedure, and criminal law and procedure.This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete three required courses.

     

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    Introduction to U.S. Law and Methodologies
    This course offers an intensive introduction to U.S. law, legal systems, and methodologies; basic principles of stare decisis and precedent; and the nature of legal...

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      X58.8801 $795  
    U.S. Private Law
    What are the basic principles of U.S. private law topics? Gain knowledge of torts, contracts, corporations, and securities regulation, and learn the major elements of...

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      X58.8802 $685  
    U.S. Public Law
    In this introduction to the basic principles of U.S. public law, we consider constitutional law and administrative procedure. The focus is primarily on constitutional law...

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      X58.8803 $685  
           
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