LAW SYLLABUS

 

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“Common sense often makes good law.”

William O Douglas

“In law, nothing is certain but the expense.”

Samuel Butler

 

Law

 

 

1.     Course overview

a.     Law helps students understand their legal rights and responsibilities.  After an introduction to the judicial system, the course centers on law students will encounter in everyday life such as making contracts, borrowing, writing wills, consumer protection and family law.

 

b.     Areas of Study

 

A.     Introduction to the legal system

1.     What is Law?

2.     Lawmaking

3.     Advocacy

4.     Settling Disputes

5.     The Court System

6.     Lawyers

                           

B.     Criminal justice and juvenile justice

C.     Torts

D.     Consumer and housing law

E.      Family law

F.      Individual rights and liberties

 

1.     Materials

A.     Spiral notebook for notes and personal reactions to class discussions

B.     A pocket folder for handouts and other materials

C.     Textbook Street Law: A Course in Practical Law will be distributed

D.     On test days please have a pencil and pen

 

2.     Grading policy

A.     Tests and quizzes will be given on a regular basis

                                                             i.      There will be regular unit tests (4-5)

                                                           ii.      Quizzes (including occasional pop quizzes) will be given over readings, lectures, or individual chapters

B.     Homework

                                                             i.      Late homework is inexcusable and will be penalized as such: 10% off for each day late (i.e., if two days late, the highest possible grade is an 80%) until five days, after five days homework will not be accepted barring exceptional circumstances

                                                           ii.      Homework will be collected and graded regularly but not always

C.     Two or three in-depth research projects will be assigned. 

                                                             i.      Smaller research assignments will be given throughout the year.

D.     A final exam will be given.

 

3.     Class expectations

              Law is an elective course for WHS students.  This course is designed for upperclassmen who are willing to participate constructively and regularly.  Please consider yourself part of a learning community and adhere to the following:

A.     ATTENDANCE – tardiness and unexcused absences will not be tolerated. 

B.     Be responsible and adhere to school rules

C.     Commit to your learning experience – COME PREPARED for class with all materials, homework and assignments. 

D.     Be polite

 

I can be found in the social studies office during 3rd, 6th and 8th periods.

 

 

                                                                                          

 

 

                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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