A career that intersects with the law falls into the legal field category. Research and find two different careers in the legal field and identify at least one that is an alternative career (a law-related position outside of the traditional law office environment). Then summarize and post to the Discussion Board each career’s job duties […]

Select one historical event that has influenced the foundations and structure of American legal history. The event you choose is entirely up to you. For example, you might choose to discuss Rosa Parks and how her actions have influenced civil rights and the 1956 Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public transportation was unconstitutional. Alternatively, […]

A career that intersects with the law falls into the legal field category. Research and find two different careers in the legal field and identify at least one that is an alternative career (a law-related position outside of the traditional law office environment). Then summarize and post to the Discussion Board each career’s job duties […]

As you complete your work in this course, reflect on the outcomes as well as your personal goals for the course. This is the time for you to determine what areas of legal studies interest you and why. This is not intended to be a mere recap of the course. The emphasis here is what […]

We often hear in the media and public opinion that the courts are clogged with frivolous lawsuits. The following video and article shed light on the other side of this debate by pointing out that the legal system already has in place key mechanisms to prevent or dismiss frivolous lawsuits and contend that tort reform […]

Have you ever considered that every time you check the box saying you agree to the terms and conditions, for example, downloading new software for your cellular phone, you are agreeing to some type of ADR? Surprisingly to many, that is exactly what you are doing! Is that fair? Does it put the company at […]

Have you ever considered that every time you check the box saying you agree to the terms and conditions, for example, downloading new software for your cellular phone, you are agreeing to some type of ADR? Surprisingly to many, that is exactly what you are doing! Is that fair? Does it put the company at […]

Discussion Boards are an important component of your coursework and will solidify your learning of the topics in each unit. Please refer to the Discussion Board Rubric in Course Documents for grading information.   When posting on the Discussion Board,   Communications must be professional and civil at all times. All posts must be done […]

Your Degree Plan and Academic Journey In the Unit 2 Assignment, you will review your Degree Plan and reflect upon the required and elective courses. Your Degree Plan is an academic map to working toward your degree goal throughout your study at the University. You can use this assignment in discussing your future courses with […]

A Question 1 Procedural laws are those laws that relate to the enforcement of substantive rights and duties.   Question options:                   1) True                   2) False   Question 2 Because values, customs, and even religious beliefs influence laws […]