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LAW G422: Introduction to the American Legal System (International LLM)
Fall 2020 • Section 21

Course Description

This Course is intended to provide the student from a non-common law background with an introduction to the basic concepts, structures and institutions of the American Legal System. Topics to be covered include: historical origins of the common law system; common law method; the structure of the United States government, Federal and State; the Constitution; judicial review, structure, organization and operations of courts in the United States, civil litigation, case analysis and precedent: the legislative branch: statutes and legislative history; the executive branch: administrative law; an introduction to basic contract law principles and an introduction to basic principles of tort law.


Schedule

Day/Time Location Note
M/W 3:45-5:00 PM Online Meeting Asynchronously Online

Course Details

Instructor
  • Rafael Porrata-Doria
Credit Hours

3 Credits

Seats/Capacity

No Limit

Course Type
  • Exam
Course Modality

Online

Bar Exam

-

Fulfills J.D. Requirement

None

Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

Fall 2020: This course will be taught Asynchronously. Open to International LLM students only. Shown here for informational purposes.


Book List/Materials