Course Syllabus

Course Description

Legal questions come up regularly in our daily lives and the language of law is everywhere. Legal Terminology 101 is a comprehensive guide to the language of the legal system. If you're planning on purchasing a house, involved in a landlord-tenant dispute, making a will, buying a car, getting health insurance, applying for a credit card or hiring a lawyer then understanding the terminology of the contracts, forms and systems is vital for a successful outcome.

This course is ideal for anyone wanting to quickly and easily learn common legal terms. Each of the self-paced lessons includes sound files so you can hear the pronunciation immediately.

Whether you're a homemaker or a student or looking for work in the legal or business world this course will help you learn a new language the 'legal language'.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the American legal system.
Define terms dealing with the litigation process.
Define terms dealing with civil actions.
Define terms dealing with criminal law.
Define terms dealing with contract law and lease terminology.
Define terms dealing with wills and estates.
Define terms dealing with family law/domestic relations.
Define terms dealing with bankruptcy.
Define terms dealing with tort law.
Define terms dealing with property law.
Define terms dealing with partnerships and corporations.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Introduction Assignment	1 points
Lesson 2 Assignment	10 points
Lesson 2 Exam	10 points
Lesson 3 Assignment	15 points
Lesson 3 Exam	10 points
Lesson 4 Assignment	15 points
Lesson 4 Exam	9 points
Lesson 5 Assignment	10 points
Lesson 5 Exam	10 points
Lesson 6 Assignment	10 points
Lesson 6 Exam	10 points
Lesson 7: Exam	9 points
Lesson 8 Assignment	10 points
Lesson 8: Exam	9 points
Lesson 9 Assignment	10 points
Lesson 9: Exam	10 points
Lesson 10: Exam	10 points
Lesson 11 Assignment	5 points
Lesson 11: Exam	9 points
Lesson 12: Exam	8 points
Lesson 13 Assignment	10 points
Final Assignment	5 points
Lesson 13: Exam	10 points
The Final Exam	98 points