Gain a general perspective of the legal system and the role of paralegals within that system. Topics include court systems, jurisdiction, legal research and writing, civil procedure, criminal law and procedure, legal ethics, investigation and interviewing techniques, torts, contracts, family law, estates and trusts, and alternative dispute resolution. Evaluate client scenarios and understand the variety of lenses upon which the law may be viewed. Lab fee $12. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A.
Term: Spring 2025
Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits
Section: 001
Ways to take the class: Hybrid Sync
Days: Varies
Time: 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Start Date: 01/23/2025
End Date: 05/18/2025
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: Varies
Instructor: Mary M Bachkosky (Subject to change)
Class Size: 25
Section Info: This is a hybrid section with mandatory in-person on-campus meetings Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. and mandatory online class sessions Thursdays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $46.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.