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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

Prerequisites

  • PLS - Paralegal Studies App (ACCEPTED)

Instructors

  • Nairi Gruzenski

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Section Schedule
Jun 23, 2025 to Aug 11, 2025
Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
Jun 23, 2025 to Aug 11, 2025
Type
Webcast - Off-site
Days
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Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jun 23, 2025 to Aug 11, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • Off-Site Locations
Delivery Options
Online Course with Live Sessions  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $1000 credit (4 units) $1,000.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors
  • Nairi Gruzenski
Section Notes
Enroll before May 27, 2025, 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 Publishing ISBN Connected eBook: 979-8889061076
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