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About the Course

This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches....

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Sep 17, 2018

I enjoyed this course and it helped me to understand the basic parts of American Law. My only suggestion is to provide even more cases as examples to demonstrate the doctrines and statutes. Thank you.

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Jul 26, 2019

This is an excellent class, presentations and content from expert professors are well done, I highly recommend this class whether you're studying law or any other discipline this class is essential.

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By An H T

Nov 16, 2020

Superb lecturers! I wish I could attend their live lectures, although I don't specialise in law.

By angela t

Sep 9, 2020

While only an introduction , it has captured the most essential features of all branches of law.

By Ruxandra V

May 9, 2020

This is an amazing course, it helped me developed new skills and knowledge regarding this field!

By Jose A M

Oct 16, 2019

Great! Direct, objective, didactic course! Everything I needed to start my studies in this area.

By Seong H P

Jul 23, 2022

한국의 법학을 전공했으나, 미국의 법을 분류하여 기초적인 강좌를 들어본 것은 처음입니다.

의미있고 뜻 깊은 시간과 기회를 갖게 된데 대하여 영광으로 생각합니다. 감사합니다.

By H M

Jun 13, 2022

really a great pre law curser introductory course. well done, well laid out. easy to unerstand.

By Mrs. G T

Oct 24, 2021

It was fun and it also made me use my thinking cap. I would recommend this course to any one.

By Mehdi G

Feb 1, 2022

It was a great experience for me to study about American law, and I appreciate that. thank you

By tebatso d

Aug 12, 2020

Very intriguing and well taught. The material is presented in logical form and easy to digest.

By Elizabeth H

Aug 6, 2020

I liked learning about the different types of law. It was an interesting course.

Elizabeth Hien

By Shyam H

Jun 26, 2020

Fantastic introduction. Legal scholars of many different areas teach with ease and conviction.

By Roeldi H

May 17, 2019

As a student of Law in a civil law system I found this course very educative. Totally worthy.

By Fang R

Apr 3, 2016

A very interesting course that uses case studies to learn the basic knowledge of American Law.

By Lee X Y

Dec 20, 2016

Very easy to follow and even a high school student like me can grasp the concept taught well!

By Jennifer W

Aug 28, 2022

Excellent introduction and the audio/video lecture series provides better clarity than most.

By D L Z

Mar 21, 2018

Wonderful course. Very useful. Concepts explained brilliantly by the instructors. Thank you!

By James H J

Sep 18, 2022

The course was well taught and the Instructors were very knowledgable about their subjects.

By DANIELLE

Dec 14, 2019

This course provides an excellent, accessible overview of the fundamentals of American law.

By Paola M C

Aug 31, 2016

It is a useful overview of what American law is and how it works. Has a practical approach.

By Demetrius G

Aug 16, 2022

This was a great introuction into American Law. The subject matter was easy to comprehend.

By Ali B

Feb 1, 2021

Really enjoyed this class. Felt way more comprehensive than a "normal" intro to law class.

By Xiaorui H

Sep 7, 2020

The first course here at Coursera, Had a great time, teachers were great. Awesome overall.

By Susan H

Jul 6, 2017

The professors' lectures are very helpful to guide me through the maze of US legal system.

By Maartje V M

Jul 26, 2016

Really enjoyed the different aspects of American Law. Very well explained and interesting!

By Vishnu J R

May 2, 2024

Comprehensive syllabus touching upon basics of American Legal System. Highly recommended.