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      Duke University

      Copyright for Multimedia

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      542 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Civil Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Verification And Validation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      American Contract Law II

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Review, Civil Law, Contract Compliance, Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, IBM Cloud, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Artificial Neural Networks, Business Development, Deep Learning, Content Creation, Business Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Capital, Compensation Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Job Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Crisis Management, Productivity, Incident Response, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Threat Detection, Expense Management, Threat Modeling, Creative Thinking, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      West Virginia University

      Sales Operations/Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular legal courses

    • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University
    • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
    • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
    • American Contract Law II: Yale University
    • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
    • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota

    Why Learn Legal Topics?

    Legal education provides insight into the systems and principles that govern societies, from contracts and regulation to civil rights and justice. It supports careers in law, policymaking, and compliance, and fosters critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Learning legal topics can help you navigate legal systems, advocate effectively, and understand how laws shape everyday life.

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