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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for An Introduction to American Law by University of Pennsylvania

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    About the Course

    This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law,
    and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what
    is distinctive about American approaches.
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    Jul 25, 2019

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    This is an excellent class, presentations and content from expert professors are well done, I highly recommend this class whether you're studying law or any other discipline this class is essential.

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    Sep 16, 2018

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    I enjoyed this course and it helped me to understand the basic parts of American Law. My only suggestion is to provide even more cases as examples to demonstrate the doctrines and statutes. Thank you.

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    Mar 13, 2016

    A very good intorduction. However, it is not very captivating to say the least.

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    Feb 21, 2016

    This course provides a good overview of the different kinds of American law.

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    Aug 27, 2024

    Pretty good if you take notes and read all of the additional resources etc.

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    Sep 18, 2019

    An amazing course to enhance the basic understanding of the American Laws.

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    By Matthew J

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    Jul 26, 2019

    Good overview. I guess the presentation could have been more interesting.

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    Nov 24, 2016

    Very good but a little bit shallow. I think it could be a little deeper.

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    By Zhen Z

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    Jul 9, 2017

    overall a well-organized course for an overview of american law regime.

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    By Lana E

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    Jan 26, 2019

    内容很多,但是过于笼统。当然,法律是个积累和理解的过程,所以线上 课程作用有限。总之很感谢这样的学习机会,希望未来能有机会前往Penn学习。

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    By Rajesh K

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    Jan 18, 2018

    This course is really helpful, it gives clear outline of American Law.

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    By Wilhelm v L

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    Feb 22, 2016

    It is a great course, it would be nice to see something more in depth.

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    By Jennifer S

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    May 8, 2020

    The professors provide a good understanding of the US law structure.

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    By Sarah G

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    May 5, 2022

    Great intro. Transcripts of video lectures are riddled with errors.

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    By Joshua M

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    Jan 7, 2017

    Basic information, but very helpful prior to entering your 1L year.

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    Nov 11, 2018

    I learnt a lot from this course and highly recommend it to anyone

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    By Manjot K

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    Feb 25, 2020

    Great course, notes could've been more organized though.

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    By Vivian M

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    Oct 30, 2017

    It´s a good course to learn about American Legal System.

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    By khalid

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    Apr 15, 2016

    Surface level course filled with excellent case studies

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    By Arianna O

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    Jul 1, 2024

    Wasnt too bad the videos were very long and boring..

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    By Cécilia F

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    Jun 7, 2018

    Great course to understand the american legal system

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    By Fabiola A Q V

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    Jun 22, 2020

    I have earn a broader knowledge of legal vocabulary

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    By Surekha S

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    Apr 10, 2020

    one of the the best courses i have learnt so far ..

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    By Richard S

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    Jan 8, 2017

    Good for beginners. Thank you for the introduction!

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    By Nicholaus W

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    Jul 5, 2022

    Amazing lesson and the professor are all engaging.

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    By diana S

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    Jul 19, 2019

    Es un curso bastante basico y facil de comprender.

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    By Bình N A

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    Nov 15, 2015

    It's extremely an interesting and helpful course.

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