LAW 101 Introduction to Paralegal

COURSE NAME:  LAW 101 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will be introduced to the essentials of Paralegal.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the role paralegals play in litigation, torts or personal injury, criminal law, business law, family law, and contracts, 2) describe how paralegals assist in running a legal office and know the implications of paralegal regulations and paralegal ethics, 3) identify some of the basic principles client interviewing and researching information, and 4) explain the purpose of case reporters and statute books and the various types of legal research and writing.  

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

1. Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s
2. Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer
3. E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

1. Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.
2. A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.
3. Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due dates.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive 3 Credit Hours upon completion of this course.