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208.9 sec. 002 - Fundamentals of U.S. Law (Spring 2021)
Instructor: Charles (Chip) Rice (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: Remote Instruction
Meetings:
- TuThF 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Internet/Online
From January 12, 2021
To January 15, 2021
MW 08:35 AM - 09:50 AM
Location: Internet/Online
From January 20, 2021
To April 07, 2021
Course End: April 07, 2021
Class Number: 33140
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 40
As of: 05/08 05:45 AM
Fundamentals of U.S. Law introduces foreign law students to the U.S. legal system, common-law method of case analysis, and U.S. forms of governance. Orientation week classes focus primarily on (1) the structure of U.S. court system and sources of law and (2) case analysis through the study of the development of one area of legal doctrine. Students will learn how to read cases, find and synthesize holdings, and predict outcomes based on common law development. Classes during the rest of the semester will focus on the principal Constitutional doctrines that underpin the U.S. legal and political system, including federalism and separation of powers, with a focus on how U.S. law interacts with global concerns. Throughout the course, students will practice skills that will help them succeed in law school, on the bar examination, and in practice.
Tuesday, January 12th: 8AM-11AM
Thursday, January 14th: 8AM-11AM
Friday, January 15th:8AM-11AM
Then every Monday and Wednesdays 8:35AM-9:50AM (January 20th-April 7th)
REVIEW SESSION: Monday April 12th 8:35AM-9:50AM
Exam Notes: (TH) Take-home examination
Course Category: General Courses
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