Gain an understanding of the American legal system and its laws from a practicing lawyer, as we are introduced to the US legal structure, the Constitution and legal rights, criminal law, torts and contracts, property and individual rights, and more.
How to get the most out of Introduction to Law: Fundamentals of the American Legal System with Jason Negri, MS JD:
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First, read the course materials below before the first class recording.
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Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each recorded session.
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Read assignments before class recordings
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Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.
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Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Total Classes: 9
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None. However, American Government is recommended
Suggested High School Credit: 2/3 semester credit for government or law. Additional reading can be assigned by the parent for a full semester credit.
Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade
Instructor: Jason Negri, MS JD
Instructor Email: jason@jasonnegri.com
Course Description: Join this introduction to the legal system that surrounds us, governs us and influences us every day -- even if we're not aware of it. In this course, you will gain a basic understanding of some fundamental concepts of the American legal system and will review some of the different areas of law.
Course Outline:
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Week 1: Foundations of the law; Separation of Powers
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Week 2: The Role of the Courts; Judicial review
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Week 3: Constitutional Law; the Bill of Rights; Stare Decisis
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Week 4: Criminal Law
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Week 5: Torts
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Week 6: Torts, cont.
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Week 7: Contracts
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Week 8: Property
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Week 9: Final Class; Major US Supreme Court cases
Course Materials: Law 101 (5th ed.) by Jay M. Feinman, https://www.textbooks.com/Law-101-5th-Edition/9780190866327/Jay-M-Feinman.php various cases; other materials found free online or as a pdf from the instructor.
Homework: One to two hours of preparatory reading and homework per class on average. Reading entails book chapters that correspond with the area of law we’re discussing. Students will brief cases and/or answer short answer questions about the readings.
Answer Key: An answer key is not included with this course.
Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.
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