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U.S. Law, an Introduction

  • Semester: Fall 2015
  • Course ID: 243C
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 28335

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed

Registration Information

  • LLM degree course only

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
THU, FRI 9:10 - 10:00 am TNH 2.123

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Floating take-home exam

Description

This course introduces international LL.M. students to the concepts of law fundamental to, and the legal institutions operating within, the United States legal system. The course will include an overview of the U.S. Constitution and of the functions and procedures of civil and criminal courts. This fall course is required for LL.M. students with a foreign law degree, although those with a law degree from a common law country may request a waiver. Exchange students may petition to enroll in the class on a space available basis.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States *
Burnham
West , edition: 5th
ISBN: 9780314266101

Instructors

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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
11/19/2015 Exam information updated
Meeting times changed