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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 Shani G

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Jul 18, 2021

I've learn so much about American Law, though it's hard the lecturers made it easy to understand. Thank you Penn University and coursera!

By Yaffed A K L

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Jun 8, 2020

Fue muy interesante y me permitió expandir mis conocimientos en el derecho americano. Lo recomiendo mucho a futuros estudiantes del curso.

By Le B C

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Apr 30, 2020

Thanks to this course. I have some basic knowledge about American law and it also supports me a little bit for my job related to contract.

By A C

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Aug 9, 2023

thank you all.. great information, great teachers to help you have a better understanding of how our governmental and legal systems work.

By Alexis W

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May 28, 2020

Great and very insightful introduction to the overview of the US legal system. 100% would recommend to anyone, regardless of career field

By Dawn B L

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Jan 8, 2017

Good overview at a basic level to help the novice begin to understand the different types and the structure of the American legal system.

By Augusta O

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Feb 11, 2016

i really love the nature of how the course was structured.well paced and i had enough time to read more on the topics and less stressful.

By Jose A

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Mar 27, 2020

Great course, I am a foreign lawyer and this course helped me to understand much better the law in America and also learn new law terms.

By Shirokova E

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Aug 25, 2019

Thank you for this course! The course has a good structure. It was very pleasant and interesting to study American law with this course!

By Mohamed A

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Oct 15, 2022

its my first time to fully understand the American law the tecahers are amazng and make things simple thank you so much for the course

By GUILBERTI A A D S

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Feb 3, 2020

Excepcional. Estabelece as principais nuances do direito, principalmente para iniciantes. Quem é da área como eu terá mais facilidades.

By Karam B

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Aug 28, 2018

Absolutely amazing course that is designed so that anyone of any age will successfully learn the basics and essentials of American Law.

By lefri m

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Jul 12, 2021

Throught this really gave me a wider knowledge about american legal system. Thank you coursera, moreover for the financial aid program

By David C

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Dec 22, 2020

It is a great introductory course for those that want to know essential parts of the law, and a great course for aspiring law students

By Is

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Jan 4, 2020

It is so interesting and I enjoyed studding this course , but I am asking the way I can get my certificate thank you all the teachers!

By Kevin T

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Mar 13, 2016

Very informative, very organized, easy to follow. I will recommend that my friends and family take this course if they're interested.

By cecelia g

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Oct 22, 2021

one of the best classes i have taken very informational very easy to understand over all very good class very happy with the course

By Kiran P

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Sep 5, 2019

This course introduce well what is American Law in first view. urge people to take this if you want to know What is American Law is?

By Nelson K

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Apr 19, 2020

Very insightful and resourceful for a common-law qualified lawyer like me who has no knowledge of the American law. Than you again.

By Nirajkumar S

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Aug 19, 2017

Happy About My This Course Certification. & Thank Full Also for Another Further More Course Study Certification With Financial Aid.

By Jasmine H

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Mar 15, 2016

The things you learn as you take these courses will enhance your life. You will amaze yourself when you start learning new things.

By Jafet I T V

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Mar 13, 2022

I acquired knowledge in this course, the materials were of excellent quality and the lecturers clearly explained the study topics

By mike m

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Oct 6, 2021

Concise intro course on American law. Lectures were engaging. I would recommend to anyone interested in the U.S. legal system.

By OSCAR O

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Mar 9, 2021

I am not from the US, but I think this course provide a very well panoramic view of american law, rigurous and enjoyable as well.

By Emmaline C

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May 9, 2020

A great overview on US law- covered the important basics but also delved into interesting and relevant examples within each topic