You and the Law, Introduction to Constitutional Rights and Remedies

You and the Law – Book One & Book Two (2025 Edition)

152-Hour Certified Legal Education for Responsible Self-Advocacy, Family Support, and Reentry Success

Approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools

Program Overview

You and the Law is a comprehensive, two-part legal education program created specifically for incarcerated individuals and justice-impacted learners. Certified by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools as a 152-hour certificate course, the program teaches practical legal literacy using plain, accessible language. It is designed to empower learners to become informed citizens, responsible family leaders, and capable reentry candidates.

Delivered through Edovo’s secure learning platform, successful participants receive a state-recognized Certificate of Completion. The skills developed help individuals understand and lawfully engage with their own legal matters, assist loved ones, and positively contribute to their communities.

This course goes beyond simply teaching the law—it transforms how students think, reason, and respect the legal process through structured learning, not adversarial confrontation.

What Learners Will Gain

A foundational and respectful understanding of how local, state, and federal courts operate

The ability to read and interpret statutes, case law, motions, and court forms

A deeper understanding of constitutional rights and how courts interpret violations

Step-by-step strategies for legal analysis, claim development, and procedural planning

Legal vocabulary, motion writing basics, and critical thinking grounded in real-world application

Book One: Foundations of Legal Understanding

This volume introduces the student to the legal system through six foundational modules:

Understanding the structure and role of courts

Defining what constitutes a legal claim

Reading and analyzing legal documents and court rules

Obtaining and interpreting trial transcripts

Developing core reasoning and terminology comprehension

Approaching legal matters with professionalism and purpose

Book Two: Real Cases. Real Law. Real Learning.

Building upon the core principles of Book One, Book Two presents students with thousands of real, court-decided cases—each one professionally broken down to highlight key legal issues. These cases provide a powerful and practical lens into the justice system, allowing learners to:

Study how judges apply the law and explain their decisions

Understand how real facts shape real legal outcomes

Sharpen their ability to analyze, compare, and evaluate arguments

Recognize patterns in successful and unsuccessful claims across many fields

From criminal defense to housing disputes, from family court to post-conviction relief, Book Two broadens both understanding and appreciation for how the law operates—instilling a deep respect for the system through knowledge.

How the Course Helps Learners Improve Their Lives

Learners are encouraged to apply their knowledge in constructive ways, including:

Analyzing and understanding their own cases—trial court records, plea agreements, appellate strategy, and post-conviction options

Addressing reentry-related legal barriers, such as:

Housing law—eviction defense and public housing eligibility

Family law—custody, visitation, and child support

Probate—guardianship, name changes, and inheritance issues

Traffic and municipal law—license suspensions and low-level offenses

Employment access—criminal record relief and CQE applications

Civic reintegration—voting rights, identification restoration, and supervision compliance

Offering lawful support to family members and community peers through shared understanding, respectful referrals, and informed guidance—not by pretending to be lawyers, but by being literate citizens ready to help responsibly

A Program That Promotes Growth, Not Disruption

You and the Law is a rehabilitation-focused, education-based initiative. It does not encourage litigation for the sake of argument or confrontation. Instead, it builds:

Independent reasoning and the ability to evaluate information critically

Respectful and lawful engagement with the justice system

Greater self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on informal or inaccurate sources

Career readiness for support roles in legal aid, reentry services, nonprofit work, or further paralegal training

Conclusion

You and the Law is one of the most comprehensive legal education programs available to incarcerated learners today. With its dual focus on structured legal education and personal empowerment, it helps students cultivate real legal fluency, analytical thinking, and—most importantly—genuine respect for the law.

This program is not about weaponizing the law. It’s about understanding it, applying it, and using it to build a better life.

It prepares students not to fight the system—but to grow within it, reenter it with dignity, and become part of the solution.