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      Lund University

      European Business Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, International Relations, Compliance Management, European History, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

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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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Tricky American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

      4.7
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      University of Houston

      American Deaf Culture

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • European Business Law: Lund University
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
    • Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI Security: Infosec
    • Tricky American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine

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