Introduction to the Law for Graduate Students credit:

4 Hours

Offers foundational principles and structures of the American legal system, essential for working professionals in business, technology, and government who interact with the law and legal regulations. Surveys key substantive areas—including constitutional, criminal, tort, contract, property, and family law—alongside civil and criminal procedures. Through case studies, participants analyze law’s interplay with societal shifts, applying foundational legal concepts to enhance compliance, risk management, strategic planning, and ethical decision-making for career advancement. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate students in the College of Law.