BUSINESS LAW I

Grades 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit

Time to get your good clothes on, we are going to court. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of the American legal system and why every business person should have a basic understanding. Why is it sometimes businesses get sued and other times the boss ends up in jail? This class will prepare for that unfortunate day when you injure a customer or a supplier purposely sends you the wrong material. This course ends with a culminating mock trial, take the role of judge, a lawyer or maybe a defendant, and enjoy participating in the event and experiencing how it unfolds. Click here to review syllabus.

BUSINESS LAW II

Grades 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit

Prerequisite: Business Law I (540) and teacher approval Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward math-related experience for students currently in their senior year.

Welcome back, let’s continue our journey with business and the law. Now that you know the difference between crimes & torts and felonies & misdemeanors, we will explore the ideas of contract law, sales laws, employment laws, property laws, money laws, insurance laws and legal requirements of setting up a business. You don’t have to be heading to law school or business school to benefit from this course as it will provide you with many tools needed to be a successful citizen. Click here to review syllabus