This course provides a fundamental understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil and criminal. Topics to be covered include the history of the American legal system, the working structure of our government, procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, e.g. , contract law, property law, etc. , the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedure, and finally, the roles of various legal professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law.
