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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Negotiation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Global Marketing, Commercial Laws, Economics

      4.6
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnership, Civil Law, Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Political Sciences, Social Justice

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      AI & Law

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Legal Proceedings, Labor Law, Innovation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      713 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

      Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      AI Security

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Program Development, Information Privacy, Legal Strategy, Data Security, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Decision Making, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      700 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Patent Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Business Requirements, Case Law, Business Strategy, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software

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

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

    • Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
    • The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction: University of Cambridge
    • AI & Law : Lund University
    • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI Security: Infosec
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania

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