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U.S. Law, an Introduction

  • Semester: Fall 2017
  • Course ID: 243C
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 28935

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
  • Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

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
Final exam December 19, 2017 8:30 am A-Z in 2.137

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, William
West Academic , edition: 6th
ISBN: 9781634602075

Instructors

Headshot of Wood, Lucille D. Wood, Lucille D.
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
11/01/2017 Exam information updated
Designated as LLM only course
Room(s) changed