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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Conflict Management, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Working With Children, Legal Research, Case Law, Investigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Logic, Functional Design, Programming Principles

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, International Relations, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Environment, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Tax, Public Policies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Case Law, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      America's Unwritten Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      FinTech Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Mobile Banking, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bank Regulations, Banking, Banking Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Payment Processing, Financial Data, Digital Assets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      874 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Legal Hearings, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Climate Change and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Case Law, Environmental Laws, Advocacy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Trend Analysis, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      American Deaf Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american law courses

    • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Logic: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
    • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
    • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
    • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden

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