Course Title:
Law and Society
Class Description
This course introduces students to general issues regarding the American legal system, jurisprudence, and the responsibilities of free society and individual citizens of that society. The course provides an overview of the historical aspects of the American constitution, legislative intent of law making and how laws are made and interpreted at the local, state and federal levels. The course explores the roles of lawyers and other practitioners within the legal system, and specifically addresses situations with criminal law, juvenile justice, tort law, consumer and mercantile laws, family law, and individual rights and liberties. (0882-220 or permission of instructor) Class 3, Credit 3 (F,W,S)
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