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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Legal Hearings, Adjudication, International Relations, Civil Law, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    American Deaf Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Tricky American English Pronunciation

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Lawsuits, Intellectual Property, Sales Presentation, Finance, Fundraising

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Privacy in the USA

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Case Law, Digital Communications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Power of Sport in American Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Conflict Management, Planning, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Risk Control, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Proceedings, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI and European Union Law: Navigating Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Legal Technology, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Automation, Legal Strategy, Productivity Software, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
  • Tricky American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
  • Privacy in the USA: EIT Digital
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
  • Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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