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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 Pittsburgh

    Law You Can Use

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Court Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Medical Privacy, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Labor Law, Legal Proceedings, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Human Resources, Commercial Laws, Disabilities, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Asset Protection, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Creativity, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Emerging Technologies, Contract Management, Appeals, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Governance, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gangster Fiction: Rise of an American Antihero

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Culture, Media and Communications, Creative Problem-Solving, Writing, Writing and Editing, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Court Systems, Mitigation, Conflict Management, Planning, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Gerontology, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economic Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Legal Technology, Generative AI, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Social Studies, Appeals, Civil Law, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, General Networking, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Case Law, Lawsuits

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american law courses

  • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
  • Gangster Fiction: Rise of an American Antihero: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
  • Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy: National Taiwan University
  • Generative AI for Legal Services Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania

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