Udemy
CourseraAn Introduction to American Law
4.8(5,303)221k studentsBEGINNEREnglish
Korshub's take
See how American law actually works, area by area
From the University of Pennsylvania, this beginner Course is remarkably popular for a legal-studies offering, with 221,053 students enrolled — a sign of how much appetite there is for accessible law education.
What you'll cover
- Six core areas of American law, including tort and contract law
- How civil procedures, lawsuits, and litigation actually unfold
- Court systems, case law, and legal reasoning through real case studies
It's built for curious non-lawyers — students weighing law school, professionals who deal with contracts and disputes, or anyone who wants to understand the legal system instead of just fearing it. The case-study format makes abstract legal concepts concrete without requiring any prior legal background.
About this course
Offered by University of Pennsylvania. This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, ... Enroll for free.
Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Civil Law, Personal Injury Law, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Litigation and Civil Justice, Plaintiff, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies, Governance.
Access
Coursera PlusIncluded with a Coursera subscription
This course is included with a Coursera Plus subscription.
View on Coursera →Advertisement
