Introduction to Paralegal Studies

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Overview

Subject area

LAW

Catalog Number

1101

Course Title

Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Description

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes the sources of the law; legal terminology; the operation of the court system at the state and federal level; respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal; legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility, interviewing techniques and a survey of specialized areas of law.

Pre- or Corequisite

014306

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum

3

Max

3

Components

Name

Lecture

Contact Hours

3

Course Schedule