The Paralegal Profession

Catalog description

Students learn the basics about the paralegal profession and the role of a paralegal as member of the legal team.  Students gain knowledge about the American legal system, civil litigation, criminal law and procedure, and the appeals process.  Students study the basic skills required of a successful paralegal, such as legal vocabulary, critical reading, thinking and writing, interviewing, investigation, legal research, law office administration, and technologies.  Throughout this course students gain an understanding of the importance of legal ethics, professional regulation, and current trends and issues in the paralegal field.