Course Details
Country:
Germany
Institution:
University of Mannheim
Course Title:
An Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States
Course Number:
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to distinctive aspects that comprise the law and legal system of the United States. Topics will examine the interplay between state and federal court systems, as well as sources of law and law making, the American legal education and becoming a lawyer. We will explore key subjects from first-year law school curriculum including torts, contract, property, constitutional law, criminal law, and criminal and civil procedure. Other topics will include the jury trial, class actions, punitive damages, and practical aspects of the law in the United States, such as rules of discovery and the basics of legal research, writing and trial advocacy.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CRIM 490
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