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You and the Law
GRADE: 11&12
LOCATION: Room 229 (2nd Period) and Room 223 (7th period)
SCHEDULE: No class (D day - 2nd Period and E day - 7th period)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide students with the ability to analyze, evaluate, and in some
situations, resolve legal disputes. Student involvement is emphasized through
the use of problems, case studies, role-plays, mock trials, and a variety of
other activities. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired a
basic knowledge of law that can be of practical use to them in everyday life.
COURSE REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Street Law: A Course in Practical Law
COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction of Law and the Legal System
Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
Torts
Consumer Law
Family Law
Housing Law
Individual Rights and Liberties
Mock Trial