LAW-P-101 LIFE LAW: What Every College Student Needs to Know

By Barbara Bernier Categories: Law
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LIFE LAW: RELATIONSHIP LAW

Schedule: Class-Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:00pm EST Office Hours- Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00 

Location: Hillmantok University, Google Meets

Format: Online with digital materials
Cost: Free

Knowledge is power. Legal knowledge is freedom.

Thinking about getting a roommate, taking on a new job or entering a partnership? Wonder what legal protections you need? Join respected law expert Professor Barbara Bernier this summer to learn about relationship laws that matter to our community.

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this foundational course, Professor Bernier breaks down complex legal concepts into accessible, practical knowledge that empowers you to make informed decisions about your relationships whether they be at school, with friends, employers etc. Gain the legal literacy you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Topics include:

  • Living With Roommates
  • Cyberbullying
  • Property rights within relationships: what’s yours, mine, and ours
  • Security Deposits with roommates
  • Academic Honesty
  • Credit Card Usage 
  • Issues regarding employment 
  • Sexual Harassment & more
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What Will You Learn?

  • Black Americans and people of color often navigate legal systems that weren't designed with our needs in mind. Professor Bernier brings her extensive expertise and cultural understanding to address the specific legal challenges and considerations relevant to our community:
  • Historical context of marriage laws and their impact on Black families
  • Cultural considerations in relationship contracts and agreements
  • Navigating family court systems as people of color
  • Building generational wealth through legally protected relationships
  • Addressing systemic biases in family law proceedings

Course Content

Welcome
WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS TO OUR COMMUNITY Black Americans and people of color often navigate legal systems that weren't designed with our needs in mind. Professor Bernier brings her extensive expertise and cultural understanding to address the specific legal challenges and considerations relevant to our community: -Providing college students with the tools to successfully and legally handle common college situations - Cultural considerations in relationship agreements. - How to think through legal consequences of daily activities. - Learn how to read a law case This course will be held via Google Meets and Google Classroom. The link will be provided prior May 27th, which is the first day of class. The course will be held twice weekly. ABOUT PROFESSOR BARBARA BERNIER Professor Bernier brings unparalleled expertise to Hillmantok University. With over twenty years of experience in legal education, she has established multiple law school programs and championed issues concerning gender and human rights. Her credentials include: - J.D. from Howard University School of Law - LL.M. from Temple University - Certificate from the International Institute of Human Rights (Strasbourg, France) - Diploma from the University of Champagne-Ardenne (Reims, France) - Visiting Scholar at Harvard University School of Divinity - Bar memberships including the Supreme Court of the United States As a scholar who has taught Constitutional Law, Comparative International Law, and Property Law, Professor Bernier brings a comprehensive understanding of how various legal frameworks impact our daily lives and relationships.

Week 1
NOTA BENE- Please view class video and weekly law cases prior to our class meeting times. Discussion: Scenario-The Party That Went Wrong and Residence Hall Movie Night Schedule: Tuesday, May 27th @ 6:30-8:00pm EST Location: Hillmantok University, Zoom, TBD

Week 2
NOTA BENE- Please view class video and weekly law cases prior to our class meeting times We will discuss: The Confiscated ID and The Pirated Textbook Collection

Week 3
NOTA BENE- Please view class video and weekly law cases prior to our class meeting times We will discuss: The Disputed Security Deposit & Online Sexual Harassment MIDTERM-TAKE HOME

Week 4
NOTA BENE- Please view class video and weekly law cases prior to our class meeting times We will discuss cases: The Borrowed Credit Card & The Title IX Investigation

Week 5
NOTA BENE- Please view class video and weekly law cases prior to our class meeting times We will discuss cases: The AI Essay & TBD

Week 6
FINAL EXAM-DUE JUNE 30 5PM EST

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