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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.
• 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 five courses--three required and two electives.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (3 of these courses are required)
	Introduction to U.S. Law and Methodologies Acquire an intensive introduction to U.S. law, legal systems, and methodologies; basic principles of stare decisis and precedent; and the nature of legal education, sources... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8801	$825
	U.S. Private Law Survey legal relationships, with an emphasis on rights and liabilities between and among persons and entities. Gain an understanding of the sources of law, methods... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8802	$815
	U.S. Public Law This introduction to the basic principles of U.S. public law considers constitutional law as developed by the U.S. Supreme Court from its first cases through... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8803	$795
Electives (2 of these courses are required)
	Fundamentals of Business Law Discover how business law principles apply to the daily operation of a business. Gain an understanding of the legal problems and issues that occur in... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8804	$750
	International Trade Law and Regulation The management of international business is the management of risk; Therefore, becoming familiar with the legal framework within which international business takes place is essential.... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8805	$845
	Fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity Law Designed for employees, managers, human resource professionals, paralegals, attorneys, and others who wish to understand their rights and obligations under the antidiscrimination statutes, this course... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8814	$425
	Copyright Law Examine basic legal concepts relevant to the protection of works of authorship under copyright law. Basic questions with regard to subject matter, substantive requirements, and... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8704	$725
	Trademark Law In this introduction to key concepts of trademark law, the significance of legal terms, such as arbitrary, fanciful, suggestive, and descriptive is explained. Other topics... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8705	$650
	International Intellectual Property Explore the emerging rules of international intellectual property law. Topics include the most important international treaties, including the Madrid Protocol, the Paris Convention, and the... (click on course name to read more)		LEGL1-CE8706	$625
	Fashion Law: The Legal Side of the Fashion Industry Analyze fashion industry agreements, including celebrity licensing, manufacturing, sales, and distribution; employment, noncompetition, confidentiality and work-for-hire clauses; creating and enforcing copyright and trademark rights in... (click on course name to read more)		FASH1-CE9002	$750
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