LS 101 - The American Legal System

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

LEGAL STUDIES

Description:

Introduction to the United States legal system. Includes overview offederal, state, and local legal institutions as well as an overview offundamental distinctions between civil and criminal law, common lawand statutory law, substantive and procedural law, trial and appellatecourts. The course also provides an introduction to constitutionallaw, alternative dispute resolution, legal education, and the legalprofession.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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