WEEK 2: THE US LEGAL SYSTEM_PART I
Welcome to Week 2!
During this week, we emphasize on the structure of the US legal system. We examine the structure of this systems with its major courts and agents.
The purpose of this session is to:
- Familiarize students with the US Legal structure of the administration of justice as it is divided between the federal and state jurisdiction.
- Draw parallels with the Greek court system, its various levels of jurisdiction and the courts included in each of the said jurisdictions.
- Understand the differences among the legal systems compared in this section.
- Practice on how a trial (both civil and criminal) is run in US courts.
By the end of this session:
- Students will acquire useful terminology.
- Familiarize themselves with a different legal system.
- Be able to name the various instances and the agents operating in it.
Make sure to consult the material corresponding to this week and to complete this week's assignment.
| WEEK_2_THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM_PRESENTATION_READING & REFERENCE MATERIAL | ||
| WEEK_2_ASSIGNMENT_SUMMARY Dear students, Please upload your summary under this section as per the instructions provided in the corresponding Worksheet (also attached herein). Good luck! |
