LPPS 110  3 Units  
Introduction to Law and Society  

Lecture: 54 contact hours

Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H

This course provides an overview of the American legal system including its development, structure and history. The course will review the legal and judicial process in the United States covering the adversarial system, jurisdiction of federal and state courts, and the general process of judicial review. Explanation of different sources of law including statutes, court cases and administrative agency rules. Review of basic legal reasoning and introductory research methods. Introduction to civil law, criminal law, family law, real property law, contracts, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and other areas of law. Also included is a review of the principles of legal ethics.

Associate Degree Applicable

Transfers to both UC/CSU