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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 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... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8801	$795
	U.S. Private Law This course surveys legal relationships, emphasizing rights and liabilities between and among persons and entities. Gain an understanding of the sources of law, methods of... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8802	$795
	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)		X58.8803	$795
Electives (Choose two) (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)		X58.8804	$725
	Legal Issues Affecting Not-for-Profit Organizations Explore the legal and governance issues involved in the day-to-day operation of a 501(c)(3) organization from the perspective of the executive director, the board of... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8806	$750
	Fundamentals of Immigration Law This course explores the historical, statutory, and administrative aspects governing immigration laws, including the varieties of immigrant status and corresponding processes to obtain such status;... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8807	$750
	Fundamentals of Employment Law This course surveys the principal issues in the private sector employer-employee relationship, including common law, statutory, and regulatory parameters. Coverage includes the at-will doctrine and... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8809	$750
	Fundamentals of Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Rights Gain an overview of the debtor-creditor relationship with an emphasis on the individual and small business debtor. Review and analyze creditors' rights and remedies under... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8812	$725
	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)		X58.8814	$425

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