Introduction to the Law
Designed to give students a broad overview of US law, this course introduces basic legal topics and thinking critically through fast-paced, highly interactive, and fun discussions, debates, and activities. Here, students build confidence as they learn how to read and analyze court decisions and statutes, perform legal research and write memoranda, and prepare and act as attorneys in mock trials and arguments. Units include Constitutional Law, Torts (civil wrongs), Criminal Law, Contracts, Business Law, and Ethics.
*Course can be taken in place of LA1140 A&B- English 12 A&B*
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE 9090
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 1.0 Practical Arts
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