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Introduction to the United States Legal System

Dates:January 16 - April 24, 2023
Meets:M from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $400.00

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The United States Legal System course introduces students to the sources and types of law in the United States, common law, the adversary system and the process of resolving legal conflicts.

Topics Covered:
Common law, statutory law, case law, constitutional law, state law, the power of courts, legal conflict resolution, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and administrative resolutions.

Notes:

First class is on Wednesday 01/18/2023 due to a holiday on Monday 01/16/2023.
Fee: $400.00
Hours:96.00
CEUs:9.60

Kirk Rose

Kirk Rose was born and raised in Western Kentucky. He began his law enforcement career in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area in 1997 and left that career to pursue a law degree in 2009. He graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Lindenwood University in 2010. In 2014, he graduated summa cum laude from the Appalachian School of Law. After law school, he passed the Kentucky Bar Exam and accepted his first attorney position to help indigent clients accused of criminal offenses with the Department of Public Advocacy. In 2017, he accepted a position with the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney's Office in Louisville, Kentucky prosecuting felony crimes. In March 2020, he and his wife moved to Mobile, Alabama, where he accepted a position with the Mobile County District Attorney's Office, where he is currently assigned to the Charging Unit. He screens and charges every felony case presented for prosecution in Mobile County, Alabama. Kirk Rose is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Alabama. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and scuba diving.
Date Day Time Location
01/16/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
01/23/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
01/30/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
02/06/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
02/13/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
02/20/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
02/27/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
03/06/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
03/13/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
03/20/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
03/27/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
04/03/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
04/10/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
04/17/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141
04/24/2023Monday6 PM to 9 PM USA - Alpha East Bldg 141