LEGL 1300 Intro to Paralegal Studies & Ethics

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is required for all students pursuing a degree in Paralegal Studies. It is designed to provide an introduction to the work performed by paralegals, the regulation of the profession, legal and paralegal ethics, the structure of the court systems, and a survey of the various fields of law.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

understand the legal process and the nature of law practice, emphasizing the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services;
identify the professional associations that serve and promote the paralegal profession;
understand the legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct;
understand the organization of the state and federal trial and appellate court systems and the different functions of those courts; and,
determine which area of law is relevant to a particular situation.