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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Music History, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Team Building, Music, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Musical Composition, Business Management, Business, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Compliance?

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis, Brand Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      AI-Powered Software Development Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, Security Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Writing, Research, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Journals, Databases

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Information Privacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Accountability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Work, Case Studies, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, European History

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Exploit development, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Digital Assets, Case Studies, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Strategic Marketing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular legal courses

    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
    • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era: Microsoft
    • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
    • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
    • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University

    Why Learn Legal Topics?

    Legal education provides insight into the systems and principles that govern societies, from contracts and regulation to civil rights and justice. It supports careers in law, policymaking, and compliance, and fosters critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Learning legal topics can help you navigate legal systems, advocate effectively, and understand how laws shape everyday life.

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