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Aug 06, 2026
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LEGS 278 - National Certification Prep
PREREQUISITES: LEGS 101
PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
This course is designed to review curricular topics in preparation for students to sit for a national certification exam for paralegals. This course will help sharpen writing and critical analysis skills and review various areas of law that are tested on the national certification exams.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain and measure the various legal substantive subject matters as tested on national certification exams.
- Demonstrate proficient grammar and written communication skills.
- Identify legal terms and definitions.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Legal writing
- Grammar
- Written communication skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Ethics
- Civil Litigation
- United States Legal System
- Contracts
- Legal terminology
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Real Estate and Property
- Torts
- Professional and Ethical Liability
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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