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Course Description

An overview of the American legal system, federal and California court systems, and administrative law. Topics include:

  • Legal ethics, professional responsibility and the role of the legal professional
  • Overview of civil and criminal law, torts, family and probate law, contracts, real property, and business law
  • Basic concepts of legal research, analysis and writing, including statutory and case law
  • Stages of a lawsuit
  • The basics of civil procedure, litigation, pleadings and discovery
  • Investigation procedures and interviewing
  • Terminology
  • Spotting legal issues
  • Understanding client relationships
  • Law office procedures

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Type
Webcast - Off-site
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • Off-Site Locations
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $1000 credit (4 units) $1,000.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors
Section Notes

Textbook source: vitalsource.com

Enroll before May 28, 2024, and save 15% on tuition fees. Apply discount code SUMM15.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Introduction to Law for Paralegals, 5th Ed., Connected eBook by Neal R. Bevans Aspen ISBN Connected eBook: 9798886142211
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