Diploma in Law

Whats Covered

An Introduction to the Legal System (1 Module)

• Introduction to Law: What is law and why is it important?
• The Legal System: Common Law vs. Civil Law, Structure of Courts, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Legal Ethics and Professionalism

Foundational Legal Principles (4 Modules)

• Module 2: Constitutional Law: Understanding the Constitution, Federalism, and Individual Rights
• Module 3: Contract Law: Formation, Elements, Breach of Contract, and Remedies
• Module 4: Tort Law: Intentional Torts, Negligence, Strict Liability, and Defenses
• Module 5: Criminal Law: Introduction to Crimes, Mens Rea & Actus Reus, Different Crime Classifications

Essential Legal Concepts (4 Modules)

• Module 6: Property Law: Real Property, Personal Property, Intellectual Property, and Estate Law
• Module 7: Business Law: Business Entities (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation), Formation, and Governance
• Module 8: Family Law: Marriage, Divorce, Child Custody, and Support
• Module 9: Employment Law: Discrimination, Wage & Hour Laws, Workplace Safety, and Termination

Legal Research and Writing (2 Modules)

• Module 10: Legal Research: Finding Statutes, Cases, and Secondary Sources
• Module 11: Legal Writing: Case Briefs, Legal Memos, and Client Communication

Contemporary Legal Issues (4 Modules)

• Module 12: Cyber Law & Technology: Privacy, Intellectual Property, and Internet Regulation
• Module 13: Environmental Law: Pollution Control, Resource Management, and Environmental Justice
• Module 14: International Law: Global Trade, Human Rights, and International Institutions
• Module 15: The Future of Law: Emerging legal trends, impact of technology on law practice

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