Introduction to US Legal Studies

Introduction to US Legal Studies - Animal Law Faculty

NOTE: This online course is required for international Animal Law LLM students. It is not open to domestic Animal Law LLM students, JDs, or others.

Course Number: LAW-611
Course Type: N/A
Credits: 1
Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
Description: This course will familiarize international students with U.S. legal concepts, with an emphasis on how they pertain to animal law issues. Topics to be covered include: the U.S. legal and governmental system; the reading of case law; study techniques; and exam taking.
Prerequisite: none
Evaluation Method: participation, quizzes, short assignments, and a final exam
Capstone: no
WIE: no

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