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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 16, 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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Apr 9, 2020

A great first step on understanding the basic principles of American Law, providing an insight into impact on the systems we encounter on a daily basis and how these systems have developed over time.

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By Stephanie Y

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Aug 7, 2017

Really enjoyed this course as a person who had little to no knowledge of American law. Key terms were useful to read before listening and as general references. Big thanks to the professors.

By Lance Z

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May 3, 2017

The course is well organized, and the professors are very knowledgeable. I once took a similar course at a prestigious US institution, but the quality of this course is significantly higher.

By donghai y

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May 13, 2020

Well-informed, beautifully designed intro-level course that is full of the fundamental knowledge of US legal system. Highly recommended for anyone interested in knowing the basics of US law

By Casey B

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May 5, 2019

This course was very interesting! It helped open my eyes as to what the American Law was like. It also gave me some insight before I stepped into my first Law class this weekend. Thank you.

By Inggrid S F B N

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Jul 1, 2018

I loved participating and taking this course! I point out to everyone who really has an interest in delving into the subject of American law. I just want to know where I get my certificate.

By Vita U

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Oct 28, 2017

very good course of law. I was very helpful to know the structure of the US legislation. another dance is that lectures are very simple to translate for those who do not live in the states.

By Russell L M

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Aug 21, 2020

This course provided a well-rounded introduction to the usual first year legal subjects. I highly recommend it for those trying to decide if a legal career would be appropriate for them.

By Ana E A C

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Oct 25, 2021

Thank you for these teachers that explain objectively and use precise words, and coursera for all the t0ols that gives to us students , such as fastening the reproduction of the video :)

By Nahid U

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May 10, 2020

Very fun and non-extensive course! It was really engaging and I would definitely recommend for anyone trying to understand the law and to see if they would like to pursue a career in it!

By Eric N

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Nov 21, 2021

We have to learn the legal system or lose our freedom! All of the professors were awesome! All of them made the complex easy to understand. That is the earmark of world class teaching!

By Miriam G C

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Jun 23, 2021

I really loved it! It is a great course of introduction and indestanding about American law.

All teachers are great at explaining their expertise area.

I loved the Criminal Law lecture.

By Bo L

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Apr 29, 2021

The best Introduction to American Law. Learned a lot of basic concepts and critical thinking skills.

Thank you, all the professors and other persons who prepared this excellent course!!

By Philipp M

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Aug 6, 2017

Excellent introduction to American Law. If you practice in a civil law system, this course will give you a nice introduction and you will understand the very basics. I recommend it.

By Derrick L

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Sep 5, 2021

Really enjoyed this class that teaches different areas of law. Class consist of different instructures that specializes in teaching different area so you get a variety of teachers.

By Silvia M

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Jun 8, 2021

An introduction to American Law is a very wide and complete course. I am currently studying law in Honduras, and this course gave me a broad spectrum of what American law really is.

By Michael K

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Apr 19, 2021

A great informative and condensed introduction. Covering a wide array of basis for American Law. Happy to have found to course, having helped me begin my journey into law studies.

By Kimberly C

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May 8, 2020

I love this course. It's easy to understand and it keeps you pulled in. I took so many notes and spent nights just learning about law and how it came to be. So glad I took course.

By angelica c

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Mar 23, 2022

Not only did I learn so much but i believe it helped me get a great understanding on the introduction of American Law. Very great course to take even fo just expand ones knowledge.

By Alyonna M P

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Jun 18, 2020

I really learned a lot, the way the professors discussed the each topic in the videos were very interesting and it didn't feel boring. I'm very excited to take another Law course!

By Alba Z

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Jul 3, 2018

It really gave me a general idea of law system and the teachers are not only trying to teach you basic knowledges, but also trying to illustrate the spirit of American law system.

By Juan S J V

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Oct 1, 2017

It was an awesome course with the basic things that the american law has in order to understand a little more about how the U.S law its different and even similar to my country.

By Fernando M M

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Jan 7, 2019

Very happy and thankfull to learn a little bit more about American Law. It seems like a little bit, but in fact is a great and of best quality course for sure!

Thank You #UPenn

By Caramel C

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Apr 3, 2021

This is an amazing introduction to law course. The readings provided and each week's lectures have provided easy access to the legal fields for international students like me.

By Kim P

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Aug 4, 2017

I took so much away from this course. I have such a great baseline to begin studying law. Really impressed with the organization of the course and how much ground it covered.

By Sateesh K C

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Oct 12, 2023

This was a great course, highly recommend for anyone working with laws, rules and regulations to improve there understanding on the fundamental frameworks driving this space