CEPS 0913 - How the Legal System Works: Anatomy of a Case

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Brown University

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This course analyzes the current legal system by tracing each step of a legal case, from the occurrence of the event to final appeals. The objectives are to create an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of resolving disputes and punishing crime through the courts, to make students more sophisticated consumers of news about legal issues, to help them determine whether they should pursue a career in the law, and to understand the role of the legal process in American history and social development.

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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