LAW 206 - The American Judiciary

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A study of the nature of the judicial process: precedent and legal reasoning; decision making; the basis of criminal and civil lawsuits; the role of the lawyer, the judge and the public; the organization of state and federal courts; the Supreme Court; democracy and judicial review. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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