LAW 1010 - Introduction to Law and Legal Systems

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of law, legal institutions, and the legal systems that shape our society. and democracy. Students will explore the development and structure of the U.S. legal system and learn analytical and problem-solving skills that enable them to see the complexity of the legal, policy, and social problems facing society today. In so doing, this course draws not only from legal discipline but from the social and behavioral science disciplines such as sociology, psychology, economics, and political science. Topics may include, among others, the development of law and legal systems, sources of law, fundamental legal rights, doctrines and principles, the structure and function of civil and criminal adjudicative systems, and legal reasoning.