1. Jurisprudence The study of law and legal philosophy

2. What is L.A.W. L-Legitimate Must be enforceable Must have fair and consistant consequences Must be clear Must be accepted by the majority A-Administrative Created by a centralized government Federal / State / County / City or Town W-Written

3. Goals of the Legal System Laws and Values

4. To protect basic human rights “Gitmo detainee lawyers raise torture allegations”

5. To promote fairness

6. To resolve conflict Divorce Property Disputes Winner take all

7. To promote order and stability

8. To promote desirable social behavior Regulate social interactions Determine what is and what is not a crime

9. To promote desirable economic behavior Enron Martha Stewart “After Bailout, AIG Executives Head to Resort” –Washington Post

10. To represent the will of the majority

11. To protect the rights of the minority