LAW 113 - Law in America

Institution:

Peirce College

Subject:

Description:

Provides an introduction to, and overview of, the American legal system and how the law affects individuals on a daily basis. Topic coverage includes the various sources of law, legal reasoning, the courts and dispute resolution, the legal profession, governmental power, individual rights, criminal wrongs, family relationships, civil wrongs, contracts, business relationships, and property. Students will be able to distinguish civil law from criminal law and gain a thorough understanding of the litigation process and its objectives and goals.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.peirce.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 467-3472

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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