Introduction to the Study of Law and Legal Systems
Session
13 Week
Class Number
5212
Career
Graduate
Units
2 units
Grading
Law
Description
This required foundational course introduces students to the sources and functions of law in our society. The course begins with an explanation of the structure and traditions of the American court system. Students then lean to read and analyze cases and statutes and develop basic legal written and oral presentation skills. The course uses child and family law cases and problems and provides students with the background they will need for future children's law and policy studies.

MJ students should take Law 665 in conjunction with Law 667 in their first term.
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to students in the Children's Law and Policy MJ program.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Matthew Hiltibran
Meets
TBA
Dates
08/18/2025 - 11/17/2025
Room
Online
Instruction Mode
Online
Campus
Online Campus
Location
Online Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
11
Seats Open
9
Class Capacity
20
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0