LAW6400 (Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal System) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Introduces principles and structures of the legal system in the United States. Covers the U.S. system of government, the U.S. judicial systems at the federal and state levels, U.S. sources of law, common law methodology, and the roles of legal professionals. Designed to familiarize the student with the relevant and governing legal principles that are used in U.S. jurisprudence, including substantive and procedural law. Emphasizes legal terminology in our contemporary legal system.
Data updated October 2026.