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American Law Courses

American Law courses can help you learn about constitutional principles, civil rights, contract law, and criminal justice. You can build skills in legal analysis, case interpretation, and effective argumentation. Many courses introduce tools such as legal research databases, case management software, and drafting platforms that are essential for navigating legal documents and preparing for litigation.

Popular American Law Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Washington

    Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Support, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Civil Law, Analysis, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Copyright Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Case Studies, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice

    4.8 stars, 396 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (396) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of American Law

    Skills you'll gain: Family Law, Estate Planning, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property, Civil Procedures, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Jury Trial, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Appeals, Bankruptcies, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Laws, Labor Law, Legal Risk

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of American Law: History and Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Jury Trial, Legal Risk, Economics, Lobbying, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, World History, Public History, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    AI Governance and Compliance in Law

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Responsible AI, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Risk Management Framework, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Internal Auditing, AI Security, Accountability Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Medical Science and Research

    4.7 stars, 635 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (635) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Case Law, Asset Protection, Case Studies, Asset Management, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Registration, Economics, Planning, Litigation and Civil Justice, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Competency

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Business Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, Commercial Laws, Bankruptcies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Payment Systems, Labor Compliance, Lease Contracts, Governance, Court Systems, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Arbitration, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Civil Law

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lund University

    AI and Legal Foundations: Law in the Age of Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Automation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Legal Aspects of Employment Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Human Resource Policies, Legal Risk, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Disabilities, Record Keeping, Labor Law, Operational Risk, Accountability

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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