Introduction to Paralegalism

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the paralegal profession. The course includes an introduction to legal terminology, the judicial system, legal ethics, legal research and writing, substantive law, and paralegal ethics. This course also provides an overview of job search skills specific to the paralegal profession. Students will be introduced to Westnext and CasemakerX for legal research. Students enrolled in Fundamentals of Reading and Writing (EH 0301 or EH 0302) will not be allowed to take this class without the approval of the LS Director. LS 1300 is a prerequisite for all LS courses.Usually offered every fall, spring, and summer.