MARQUETTE, Mich. - Northern Michigan University says it is sponsoring a class this fall offering a broad survey of the state's legal system.

The Marquette school says the People's Law School will meet from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays starting Sept. 17 and ending Nov. 5. It's open to the public with a $25 materials fee.

It says Upper Peninsula lawyers and a judge will give presentations. The legal topics will include bankruptcy, medical malpractice, elder care, employment, divorce and family, car insurance, crime and constitutional issues.

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Registration and course information: Pence and Numinen, P.C. :: Pence and Numinen, P.C.

Pence & Numinen, P.C. is a litigation law firm located in Marquette, Michigan. You may reach the firm directly by calling (906) 226-2580.

About the People's Law School

The People’s Law School will present a comprehensive series of lectures over an eight (8) week period of time by many of the best lawyers in the UP. The course is designed to give non-lawyers an understanding of the current legal system and how it functions, today, in the Upper Peninsula. The course is sponsored by the Michigan Association For Justice, Pence & Numinen, PC and Northern Michigan University. The lectures will cover a broad range of legal topics with many notable speakers. A question and answer session will occur after each lecture. You may register online for free, but course materials are costly and there is a recommended materials fee of $25.00 per person.

Start Date: September 17, 2009
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: NMU, Jamrich Hall, Room 104
Fee: $25.00 (optional, for course materials)

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