INQ-110 | You and the Law

Full Title: You and the Law

Topic Description:

This course introduces students to basic legal concepts and processes. The purpose is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of the structure of the United States and Virginia legal systems. It will examine the impact of the law on the judicial, executive and legislative branches of government. We will also examine the actors in the system, i.e., attorneys and others. Basic types of law will be scrutinized. We shall also examine litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: February 2009