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1 ) Explain career opportunities within the American legal system. |
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2 ) Trace the history and development of the American legal system. |
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3 ) Describe fundamental sources of law in American society. Comparing common law with statutory law
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4 ) Explain how the principles of tort law affect human behavior. Analyzing factual scenarios for presence of actionable torts
Identifying elements of negligence regarding civil law
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5 ) Describe the development of the United States Constitution. Explaining fundamental constitutional rights
Explaining contemporary issues involving constitutional law
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6 ) Explain principles of family law in Alabama, including requirements for marriage and grounds for divorce. |
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7 ) Identify fundamental concepts of commercial law. |
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8 ) Describe statutes related to consumers. Explaining state and federal statutes regarding consumer rights
Example: fair debt collections law Explaining basic bankruptcy laws
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9 ) Differentiate among the principles of probate law, including types of property and ownership rights and responsibilities. |
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10 ) Describe the structure of the civil court system. Comparing federal, state, and local court systems
Describing jurisdiction and function of district, circuit, and appellate courts
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11 ) Identify contractual elements, obligations, and consequences of breach of contract. |
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12 ) Explain basic rules of evidence in the justice system. Describing types of evidence presented in court proceedings
Defending admissibility of evidence in the legal process
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13 ) Describe basic principles and procedures of criminal law. |
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14 ) Assess ethical issues of the American legal system. |
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15 ) Formulate legal arguments for various areas of law. |
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16 ) Prioritize stages of trial and court proceedings. |
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17 ) Create a case presentation for a mock trial. |
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18 ) Demonstrate written communication and public speaking skills necessary for a career in a legal field. Researching legal issues for a mock trial
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