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Winter 2017
Apr 27,2024 |
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| LA 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies |
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Associated Term:
Winter 2017
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Describe the role of paralegals within the legal profession 2. Define and identify Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) 3. Apply Code of Professional Responsibility and Rules Governing Paralegals 4. Identify specific areas of employment opportunities for paralegals 5. Describe the stages of the legal process from initial contact to the appellate process 6. Apply proper grammatical and organizational skills of legal analysis in document preparation 7. Describe discovery rules and processes 8. Identify requirements for recording and filing documents with proper court offices 9. Draft legal documents including letters and pleadings 10. Track billable hours 11. Explain methods for organizing case files 12. Apply state and local court rules Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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