The Introduction to the U.S. Legal System course provides learners with a foundational understanding of how law is created, interpreted, and enforced in the United States. Through focused lessons, learners explore the primary sources of law, the structure and function of the judicial system, and the remedies available when legal rights are violated. This course builds essential legal literacy for informed participation in academic, professional, and civic contexts.
Module 1: Sources of Law
Constitutional law, statutes, administrative regulations, and case law.
Module 2: The Judicial System
Federal and state court structures, roles of courts, judges, and juries, and case progression.
Module 3: Legal Remedies
Monetary damages, equitable relief, and enforcement of legal rights.
By completing this course, the learner will be able to:
Identify and explain the primary sources of U.S. law
Describe the structure and roles of the judicial system
Distinguish among common legal remedies and their applications
Apply foundational legal concepts to basic scenarios and discussions
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.