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Introduction to Law and the American Legal System

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Introduction to Law and the American Legal System enables students to understand the principles and practices of the American legal system. Students learn history and development of law, sources of law in society, civil law, criminal law and procedure, ethics and the justice system, reasoning skills, trial procedures, and communication and research skills.

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In-Person

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Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Detailed information about this program

Introduction to Law and the American Legal System enables students to understand the principles and practices of the American legal system. Students learn history and development of law, sources of law in society, civil law, criminal law and procedure, ethics and the justice system, reasoning skills, trial procedures, and communication and research skills.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speaking
  • Obtain and share information about the impact of significant Supreme Court decisions on law enforcement
  • Obtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American society
  • Research, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common law
  • Describe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal profession
  • Model appropriate and ethical use of data and communications technology
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers33-3051.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives33-1012.00
  • Correctional Officers and Jailers33-3012.00
  • Security Guards33-9032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Patrol routines and area familiarization — perform under a Field Training Officer's review on assigned beats.
  • Radio communications and 10-codes — operate clearly within department standards.
  • Traffic stops on routine violations — conduct safely with FTO observation in standard scenarios.
  • Incident reports and citation paperwork — write accurately and completely on common calls.
  • Use-of-force continuum — apply consistently with departmental policy on every interaction.
  • Defensive tactics fundamentals — execute drilled techniques in training and on-duty under FTO oversight.
  • Crime-scene preservation basics — secure perimeters and preserve evidence on minor calls.
  • Search-and-seizure law fundamentals — apply correctly under FTO direction on routine stops.
  • Vehicle operations including emergency response driving — perform per department driving policy.
  • Body-worn camera protocols — activate and document per department policy across every contact.

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