FAIR 311B - The United States Legal System

An in-depth look at the legal system in the United States and how it affects individuals and society, with coverage of legal vocabulary, sources of law, the structure of the government, the Supreme Court and the judicial system. Case analysis skills will be stressed, including identifying the issue, procedural history, facts, reasoning and holding of each case. Students will engage in a mock trial and writing a legal memorandum. S/U grading.

Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203A or Social Science GUR or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U
GUR Attributes: SSC