Foundations of Legal Studies

The intent is to provide not only an overview of the legal principles in a variety of areas of the law, but also to give a practical introduction to the kinds of duties and responsibilities that a paralegal may face in the workplace.

6 Credits

Legal Ethics

This course presents straightforward upbeat approach to develop an understanding of professional responsibility in the field of law. Common everyday ethical issues in the real world of law are discussed in conversational style designed to make concepts more accessible and interesting for you.

6 Credits

Introduction to Legal Research

Using a hands-on approach, this course provides you with an easy and comfortable way to learn about processes, materials, and environment of legal research. It contains an introductory overview of law library collection, allows you to conduct research without visiting an actual library, and explains many methods of legal research.

6 Credits

Introduction to Legal Writing

This course provides you with knowledge and tools needed to research and analyze a legal problem and to communicate the results in different types of legal memoranda by integrating basics of legal research, analysis and writing. It leads you through legal process and explains legal terminology in margins.

6 Credits

Introduction to Laws

This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It places an emphasis on profession and skills. Places an emphasis on basic foundations including: developing critical thinking and procedural skills; learning about technology applications in law office; and understanding how to handle ethical situations in workplace.

6 Credits

Comparative Legal Systems

This course examines systems of law, police, courts, and corrections by using diversity in legal systems around the world. The course’s organization helps you understand various ways policing, adjudication, and corrections systems can be organized. It discusses how various countries have organized police, courts, and corrections agencies.

6 Credits

Introduction to Law Office Management

This course presents basic legal concepts and the various fields of the law and outlines the preparation of documents commonly used in these fields. It provides the information needed to select documents appropriate for a particular situation, identify the information necessary to complete the documents, and prepare the documents correctly.

6 Credits

Introduction to Courts

This course gives you the sense of being in courthouse-of what it is like to work in and be a part of system. This concept of courthouse "players" illustrates each person's important role in bringing a case through court process. The course highlights court's importance and impact on society.

6 Credits