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Three credits; prerequisites are LAW 1101 and ENG 1101; LAW 1103 is a pre- or corequisite. A working knowledge of the law library is presented, including practice in finding statutes, cases and administrative regulations. Students are taught validating, and gain experience in using legal encyclopedias, digests and other sources. All these research skills are integrated within written assignments.

Three credits; prerequisites are LAW 1101 and ENG 1101; LAW 1103 is a pre- or corequisite. A working knowledge of the law library is presented, including practice in finding statutes, cases and administrative regulations. Students are taught validating, and gain experience in using legal encyclopedias, digests and other sources. All these research skills are integrated within written assignments.

This course is designed to give students an overview of the legal system and the role of the Paralegal in various legal settings. Students will learn the different sources and areas of law; legal terminology; investigative skills; the operation of federal and state court systems; the roles of attorney, paralegal, and client; and legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

This course is designed to give students an overview of the legal system and the role of the Paralegal in various legal settings. Students will learn the different sources and areas of law; legal terminology; investigative skills; the operation of federal and state court systems; the roles of attorney, paralegal, and client; and legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility.