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    Intro to law

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    Introduction

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    Law School Myths


    Law school trains you to

    practice law The purpose of law school courses is to teach you the law
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    Course Topics
    Introduction to case law Introduction to statutory

    interpretation Writing
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    Classifications of Law
    Civil law/ Common law
    Civil law/ Criminal law

    International law/ Domestic law


    Public law/ Private law

    Federal law/ State law


    Law/ Equity
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    Sources of U.S. Law


    Constitutionsfederal/ state Statutesfederal/ state/ local Caselawfederal/ state Administrative agencies Restatements, Uniform Laws Custom International norms
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