Journalists can participate in an online course on media law.

Taught by George Freeman, one of the nation’s top First Amendment and media law experts and vice president and assistant general counsel at The New York Times, the course will impart the fundamental legal knowledge every journalist needs.

The course is offered by the The New York Times Knowledge Network, which offers a range of adult and continuing education opportunities, including online courses, programs and web casts. Some programs are offered directly by The Times, while others are in collaboration with universities, colleges and other educational institutions.

It will be held March 30 - April 29, 2012 with live online sessions.

In addition to daily self-paced lessons, online discussion forums and resources, there will be scheduled live online sessions with the instructor. Live sessions will be archived for future viewing.

Course fee is US$145.

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