High School Business Law
Are you ready to take your knowledge of business law to the next level? Look no further than Gina Jude Curriculum's comprehensive course on preparing for the Business Law CLEP Exam.
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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4.7
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What's included
30 live meetings
25 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is assigned weekly and is graded for completeness.Assessment
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level business law programs.Letter Grade
Homework and tests will be graded to allow students and parents to judge progress and readiness for future learning.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
The Business Law CLEP Exam is designed to test a student's knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of business. This comprehensive exam covers a wide range of topics, including contracts, torts, agency law, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Students must be familiar with key legal principles such as offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity to contract, and remedies for breach of contract. Additionally, they need to understand how different types of business entities are formed and operated under the law. The Business Law CLEP Exam also assesses students' ability to analyze case scenarios and apply legal concepts to real-world situations. Overall, this exam provides a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate their proficiency in business law and earn college credit through successful completion.
Syllabus
30 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Basics of the Law
Topics:
-The Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
-Sources of the Law
-Structure of the Courts
-Criminal Law
-Civil & Tort Law
Objectives:
1. Define law
2. Define ethics
3. Examine a person’s responsibility to obey the law
4. Identify ethical character traits and values (e.g., honesty, integrity, compassion, and justice)
5. Explain the relationship between law and ethics
6. Distinguish unethical from illegal conduct 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Basics of the Law
7. List the four main sources of the law
8. Analyze and solve difficult ethical and legal problems
9. Define constitution
10. Explain the purpose of a constitution
11. Describe the branches of the federal government as presented in the U.S. Constitution
12. Explain the function of the court
13. Describe the basic structure of the national and state, territorial, and provincial court systems. 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Basics of the Law
14. Distinguish between the roles of legal professionals (e.g., judges, lawyers, and paralegals)
15. Differentiate among cases that belong in the federal system and those that belong in the state systems in the United States
16. Explain the role of the appellate court in the federal and state systems in the United States
17. Explain the role of the trial court in the federal system and state systems in the United States.
18. Explain the role of the U.S. state supreme courts 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Basics of the Law
19. Define criminal law
20. Differentiate among categories of crime (e.g., treason, felony, and misdemeanor)
21.Describe different types of business crime (e.g., fraud, arson, forgery, and embezzlement)
22. Define civil law
23. Distinguish between civil and criminal law
Activities:
1. Unit Notes
2. The Difference Between Ethics & the Law Activity
3. Branches of the Federal Government Video
4. Roles of Legal Professions Activity
5. Structure of the Court Video 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Learning Needs
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student. Contact the teacher to design a learning plan.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/resources/
The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business ISBN10: 1260734285
Dynamic Business Law: The Essentials ISBN10: 1265599378
https://businesslawtoday.org/
Joined August, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
The teacher for this course has a minor in business administration from Louisiana State University, a paralegal certificate, and a real estate license.Reviews
Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $470 for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
