Experiential learning in the context of a law firm, corporation, non-profit or governmental agency. Learners develop skills and abilities to work in the industry, apply the law and legal procedures, conduct legal research, write letters and memorandums, draft documents, contact clients or individuals, and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
Explores the requirements for good law office administration. Focus on the legal team and how paralegals fit within the paradigm of the legal profession. Learners examine legal administration and practice management, as well as legal fees, client relations, client trust accounts, case management and legal marketing.
Examines the family relationship and the laws surrounding marriage, dissolution of marriage, parentage and family rights. Explains the parties and issues related to family law matters. Learners outline the steps required in a family law proceeding and prepare the required legal documents for various family law matters.
Examines contract capacity and contract formation. Interprets contract terms and recognizes contract forms. Learners discuss and interpret creditor/debtor relations in relation to contract law. Learners explore and differentiate remedies available for breach of contract.
Examines criminal law and criminal procedure. Explores federal and state court systems as well as defines the categories of crime and legal defenses. Learners identify the concepts involved in criminal proceedings and outline the stages of criminal litigation from the arrest through trial and post-trial procedures.
Examines the steps required to conduct legal research, identifying and applying basic research techniques. Explores electronic research using software and publicly available information. Learners draft legal documents, letters, and memoranda, using appropriate legal terminology and citation.
Examines the software and technology used in the law office, including: billing software, case management software, litigation support software and an introduction to electronic discovery. Learners review demonstrations and simulations of legal software.
Introduces learners to the format and types of questions given in the math, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology portions of the HESI test. Sample questions and possible study materials will be discussed. Upon completion of the course, learners will have a greater understanding of the test. Additionally, course completion will assist in determining if learners feel ready to test, or would like to pursue additional study opportunities prior to testing.
Explains the basics of the law, the paralegal profession, career opportunities, and ethical concerns as they relate to paralegals. Learners examine the individual legal topics and practice areas they will study throughout the program, preparing them for success in the Paralegal Program.
Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.
