Whether you are an advanced law student looking to review the basics, or an aspiring law student looking for head start, this course will help you build the foundation you will need to succeed in law school and beyond. This course will introduce you to terminology, concepts, and tools lawyers and legal academics use to make their arguments. It will help you follow these arguments—and make arguments of your own. This course consists of a series of short lectures and assignments. A reading list complements each lesson, providing you with a roadmap to help you explore the subject matter more deeply on your own. Although the lessons may cross-reference each other, they are modular in nature: you should feel free to approach them in whatever order fits your schedule, interests, and needs.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction
An overview of what you will learn, how it will help you, and how to get the most from it.
Categories and Distinctions
Dichotomies and oppositions that will help you categorize legal rules and frame policy questions.
Law and . . .
Interactions between the law and academic disciplines such as economics, philosophy, and psychology.
Legal Structures
Fundamental frameworks of legal analysis and procedure.
Evidentiary Tools
Concepts from the law of evidence that can help you respond to questions and make compelling arguments
Preparation Tools
The tools you need to get the most out of law school.
Postscript
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Top Reviews
I enjoyed this course but you really need to have some legal background to get the most out of it. The assignments were worth the time they took and I learned a lot trying to grade my fellow students.
Really interesting course, quite intense, especially in week 1. Good instructor who engages students (quite a feat for an online course) and encourages one to think about law in different ways.
Instructor
Ian Ayres
William K. Townsend ProfessorAbout Yale University
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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