208.9 sec. 003 - Fundamentals of U.S. Law (Fall 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: Hybrid
Meetings:
Tu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Internet/Online
On 2021-08-10
WThF 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Internet/Online
From August 11, 2021
To August 13, 2021
WF 08:35 AM - 09:50 AM
Location: Law 110
From August 18, 2021
To October 27, 2021
Course End: October 27, 2021
Class Number: 31911
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 85
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 85
As of: 01/25 05:06 PM
Fundamentals of U.S. Law introduces foreign law students to the American legal system, common-law method of case analysis, and U.S. forms of governance. Orientation week classes focus primarily on (1) the structure of American 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 American legal and political system, including federalism and separation of powers, with a focus on how American 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.
This course will meet remotely as follows:
Tuesday, August 10th 1PM-4PM REMOTE
Wednesday, August 11th 9AM-12PM REMOTE
Thursday, August 12th 9AM-12PM REMOTE
Friday, August 13th 9AM-12PM REMOTE
Then Wednesdays and Fridays, August 18th-October 20th 8:35AM-9:50AM IN-PERSON
Mandatory Review session: Wednesday, October 27th 8:35AM-9:50AM
Exam Notes: (TH) Take-home examination
Course Category: General Courses
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