The Stuyvesant High School Online Course Guide

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Who should take this course?

Any student who wishes to explore current legal issues, who wishes to explore the basic legal concepts underlying the civil system, who may be thinking of law as a career or who wishes to understand his/her rights and obligations as a citizen should take this course.

What will we be studying?

The difference between civil and criminal law. Understanding the role of the lawyer in society. Torts, First Amendment Law, Discrimination Law, Sexual Harassment. There will be an in-class trial.

What will be expected of me?

Major emphasis is on class participation and a willingness to tackle problems inherent in dispensing civil justice.

How is the course taught?

Lecture, class discussion, debates.

What are the completion requirements?

Excellent note taking and critical thinking. Six tests per term including take home exams.

Details and pre/co-requisites:

This one term course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. It is offered during the spring term.