Types of Law

Criminal Law

• Deal with crimes and the maintaining of law and order– Prosecutors: Bring cases

against suspected criminals

Civil Law

• Person v. Person• Tort: an injury or wrong– Physical, Mental &

Emotional injuries– Damage to property

• Victims intend to earn a reward for the wrong

Family Law

• Marriage, Pre-nuptial agreements, divorce etc.

• Courts deal closely with social services

Property Law

• Large field of law which covers the ownership and use of possessions

• Terminology dates back to medieval England

Estate Law

• Distributing property after death

• Wealthy individuals want specific solutions for their things– States have rules for

distribution

Contract Law

• Appear in every area of the law

• Most firms hire a lawyers that read or write contracts– 30,000 mile warranty– 300,000 mile warranty

Employment Law/Labor Law

• Employment Law: Covers all aspects of working life except for labor unions– Includes: Discrimination,

Sexual Harassment, Salaries and Wages

• Labor Law: Relationship between labor unions & Employers

Tax Law

• Lawyers earn advanced law degrees– Make sure clients pay

JUST enough taxes without getting into trouble

Construction Law

• Guide Builders and Clients through lengthy process of designing a project, creating a contract and handling problems

Environmental Law

• Governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)– Tension between

environmental advocates and property rights

Intellectual Property

• Copyrights, trademarks, patents, use of brand names and celebrity endorsements.– Many patent lawyers

hold degrees in engineering

International Law

• Governed by Official agreements between nations such as treaties and conventions.– United Nations

Immigration Law

• Immigrants and “Would-Be-Immigrants” file forms with the INS.

• Assist with the Naturalization Process.

Sports Law

• Create contracts between players and team owners– Include information

about playing time, salary etc.

– Most agents have law degrees.

Famous Lawyers

Conclusion

• Write one paragraph at the end of your notes explaining which type of law is your MOST favorite.– Include the following points: Why is this type of

law your choice, what fields are related to your choice

• Write one sentence which type of law is your LEAST favorite and why.

Types of Law Poster

• With your partner (or group), create a poster representing your type of law.

• Include an image, vocabulary and scenario’s involved with your type of law.

Constitutional Law -Deals with legal issues relating to rights and

freedoms related to the constitution.

Due Process: Equal

treatment under the law