Introduction to Law in the U.S. (for most non-lawyers)

Learn about law (civil, criminal, and more), our legal system, and our system of government in the United States

Created by: John Bandler
Lawyer, consultant, author, teacher, speaker.

What Will I Learn?

• Understand basic legal principles within the United States
• Appreciate the important role of the U.S. Constitution to our government and legal system
• Understand various sources of law in the U.S., and how they apply
• Understand basic areas of law, including criminal, important civil areas such as contract, negligence and more
• Identify legal principles in personal life, business, in the news, and popular media
• Know where to find additional information on law
• Some tips on finding the right lawyer if you have an important legal issue

Requirements

• Desire to learn about law through a no-nonsense, no frills, rapid fire lecture, one legal topic per module.
• Seven minute attention span to make it through each classroom style lecture.
• Strong understanding of English very helpful.
• This is introductory law, but some areas can get complicated. I'm here to answer questions when they arise.
• Kind and collegial learners appreciated.

Target audience

• This is for those who want to learn more about law in the U.S.
• For those with a seven minute attention span and ability to sit through a no-frills lecture on each legal topic
• For anyone wanting to give a new Udemy instructor a try or boost with his first Udemy course
• This course is not for everyone but you can try out my lectures before enrolling. And money back if not satisfied.
• Those seeking information but not edutainment. I am not an entertainer, just trying to provide solid information and knowledge.