Course 3
Understanding the American Legal System
How federal and state courts fit together, where law comes from, and how to tell binding authority from persuasive authority.
What you'll learn
- Federal and state court systems
- Trial and appellate courts
- Civil and criminal law
- Statutes, regulations and case law
- Jurisdiction, venue, and binding vs. persuasive authority
Module 1
Courts and Cases
- Federal and State Court Systems20 min
- Civil and Criminal Law, Jurisdiction and Venue18 min
- Module 1 Quiz: Courts and Cases
Module 2
Sources of Law and Authority
- Statutes, Regulations and Case Law18 min
- Binding vs. Persuasive Authority18 min
- Module 2 Quiz: Sources and Authority
Practical assignment
Court System Mapping Exercise
Graded by an instructor against a published rubric.