Ashley Tapia’s Profile Student

Gain a working knowledge of the law library and research techniques and apply those techniques by utilizing them in practical situations. In addition, a focus on computerized legal research and additional instruction in the use of citations. Focuses on analysis and evaluation of researched material, with a concentration on the writing aspect of reporting research. Prerequisites: LAW 1101, ENG 1101. Pre or corequisite: LAW 1103. Four class hours; four credits.

Gain a working knowledge of the law library and research techniques and apply those techniques by utilizing them in practical situations. In addition, a focus on computerized legal research and additional instruction in the use of citations. Focuses on analysis and evaluation of researched material, with a concentration on the writing aspect of reporting research. Prerequisites: LAW 1101, ENG 1101. Pre or corequisite: LAW 1103. Four class hours; four credits.

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes sources of the law; legal terminology; operation of the court system at state and federal levels; 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. Prerequisite: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing. Corequisite: ENG 1101. Three class hours; three credits.

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes sources of the law; legal terminology; operation of the court system at state and federal levels; 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. Prerequisite: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing. Corequisite: ENG 1101. Three class hours; three credits.