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
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
3