Introduction To Law 3.0 UNITS

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This course provides an overview and development of the American legal system including the legal and judicial process in the United States covering the adversarial system, jurisdiction of federal and state courts, the general process of judicial review, and the participants in the legal system. Explanation of different sources of law including, constitutions, statutes, case/common law (i.e., court cases), and administrative/regulatory rules. Review of basic legal reasoning and introductory research methods. Introduction to civil law and procedure, alternative dispute resolution, tort law, criminal law and procedure, contract law, and other areas of law including civil rights. Also included is a review of the principles of legal ethics.