Paralegal Studies

Catalog description

Offered: F, Sp. Examines the role of the legal assistant in the practice of law. The course will identify paralegal functions, types of employment for paralegals, the structure of a law office and law office systems. The course will examine issues regarding paralegal education, licensing of paralegals, paralegal professional ethics, and the unauthorized practice of law. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in LAT 101. Section information text: Attendance and participation is required to be successful in this course.