Course Details
Country:
Germany
Institution:
University of Mannheim
Course Title:
An Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States (Lecture)
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. Generally, the course will be split into three parts: first, general aspects of U.S. laws and legal system; second, an overview of substantive topics in key subject areas of law; and, third, practicing law in the United States including commencing a lawsuit, research, and
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 329
Attachment Files:
An Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the US syllabus72.docx
