About This Course
The American legal system is extremely large and complex. In this course, we’ll give you a broad overview of this system — how it functions and the specific roles of judges, juries, paralegals and attorneys within it. You’ll explore how the rights of citizens are enforced through courts and legal procedures. And you’ll get a fundamental introduction to the wide variety of topics covered throughout the certificate program.
What You'll Learn
The modern and historical sources of American law
Procedural and substantive distinctions between the federal and state court systems
Key concepts of jurisdiction and venue
The basic structure of a lawsuit from complaint to resolution
How to draft basic pleadings, identify available remedies and include appropriate defenses and responses
Get Hands-On Experience
Practice briefing cases
Prepare a memorandum to summarize the key components of a client's legal issue and apply the appropriate law to devise a course of action
Draft pleadings
