LEGAL LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

OBJECTIVES:
1. To have a better grasp on the terminologies used in the judicial
system, jurisprudence, statutes and commercial transactions
2. To help the student in better understanding jurisprudence in the
hope that their case digest preparation will improve
3. To be able to enhance the speaking and writing ability of the
student in the legal context

I. RATIONALE OF THE COURSE

A discussion on the importance in augmenting the study of law
with a course addressing the understanding of basic concepts,
terms and methodology used in the study of law in order
facilitate the student’s understanding of jurisprudence, statutes
and the general study of the law.

II. GOVERNMENT
a. Structure of Philippine Government
i. Government
ii. Sovereignty
iii. Constitution
iv. Ordinance
v. Resolution
b. Executive
c. Legislative
d. Judiciary
e. The Local Government Units
f. A Preview of Administrative Law

III. VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE LAW

a. A Preview on Political Law
b. A Preview on Civil Law
c. A Preview on Criminal Law
d. A Preview on Labor Law
e. A Preview on Commercial Law
f. A Preview on Tax Law

IV. THE LEGAL SYSTEM

a. The Sources of Law
b. A Preview on the Philippine Judicial System
c. A Preview on Civil Procedure
d. A Preview on Criminal Justice System
e. The Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution