Y.M.B.A. Group: Law
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Current Class Dates Posted To October 31, 2020. November dates will post August 15.
Current Class Dates Posted To October 31, 2020. November dates will post August 15.
Checks and Balances
Three wheels provide a tricycle with balance, and three branches do the same for the U.S.A. government. The legal system is an essential branch for balance. Students reveal how the actions of each branch serve to moderate one another so that no person or branch becomes too powerful. August 27, September 24, October 15 |
The Trial Process
A trial presents compelling ideas and information to a jury. Students move in the order of events from openings to testimony, presenting evidence to closings to better understand the legal requirements. Fun examples as students strategically decide testimony and evidence orders. August 15, September 12, October 10, October 24 |
Supreme Court Cases
Wait, that happened? What did they decide? Past decisions from the highest court are a guide for similar legal matters today. Justices provide decision reasoning. Cases are discussed with thought as to what may be different if the court decided in favor of the other party. August 28, September 25, October 16 
Selecting A Jury
A jury is a key part of a trial, but how are they chosen? Students consider the experience of jury members to select a jury that may be more likely to support your client. Students learn about the process from the plaintiff and defense viewpoint and the traditional courtroom events in building a jury. September 21, October 24 
Contract Expectations
Which contracts did you enter into today? Verbal, simple, express, and implied are each an agreement or plan for mutual performance toward a goal. Discover the value in a contract that allows for changing situations and uncover the many binding contracts a student may encounter each day. August 11, September 8, October 6, October 20 
Employment Law
Ready to find a job? Employees and employers are bound by laws that provide ethical and legal expectations. Overtime, workplace conditions, taxes, and labor laws are helpful to understand in any role and may help effectively, safely, and legally perform on the job tasks. August 25, September 22, October 13 |
Legal Documents
So many pages! Identify key points in a legal document to understand the idea with ease. Key legal documents present a consistent format. Students explore the title and layout while skimming for standard clauses to gain understanding on a legal matter. August 11, September 8, October 6, October 20 
The U.S.A. Courtroom
Who are all these people? A courtroom has many participants each with a specific role. Understanding the purpose brings clarity to courtroom events. The 14 courtroom roles are discussed and their functions applied to a courtroom scenario in a strategy-focused approach to courtroom members. August 20, September 17 
Slander, Libel, Gifts
When is it slander? What is the difference from fact to libel? How is my gift a contract? Implications are important to evaluate for knowledgeable decisions. Understanding the legal terms with realistic scenarios where they may be encountered are enjoyed in student application discussions. August 6, August 21, September 3, September 18, October 1 
Personal And Property Torts
Did you witness a tort today? Students at the completion of the class will have confidence and clarity in their reply. A discussion using realistic and entertaining scenarios as students discuss if a personal or property tort occurred. Added discussion includes if a tort was witnessed. |