LEGL 1043 - Intro to Law & Legal Assistance

Description
Provides an overview of the major principles and functions of the state and federal legal systems, presents legal vocabulary, surveys substantive areas of law, discusses legal and paralegal ethics, and provides educational training for persons seeking employment as paralegals.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe the duties and responsibilities, including ethical responsibilities, of legal professionals (including paralegals) within different fields of law.
• Exhibit a basic understanding of the legal system.
• Discuss the necessary steps in a lawsuit.
• Recognize the differences in types of law.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the sources of law.
• Recognize and correctly use appropriate terminology.
• Adhere to deadlines and understand their critical importance.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Standard Practices
Topics list
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Assessments
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Grading guidelines
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