Course Details

U.S. Private Law

 

X58.8802 / $795
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education: Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Programs

 

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 legal analysis, and alternatives for civil dispute resolution. A principal focus is the common law of contracts, including legal capacity, mutual assent, consideration, illegality, and remedies for breach of contract. We also cover torts--including negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, and the measure and imposition of civil damages--and corporate law, including the nature, formation, and powers of a corporation.

 

3.5 CEU (36 50-minute hours)

This course is applicable toward:

• Certificate in U.S. Law and Methodologies
• Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution

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Related Subject Areas: Law

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Wednesday 6:30pm-8:50pm
February 3 - May 5

No class 3/17

 

13 Sessions

Location: Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay

 

 

Section 2

 

Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
February 6 - March 6

 

5 Sessions

Location: Midtown Center, 11 W 42 St