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Aug 06, 2026
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LEGS 279 - Capstone Course in Legal Studies
PREREQUISITES: Program Chair or Designee Approval
PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2018
This course was designed to review curricular topics in preparation for students to transfer to a four-year college or university. This course will help sharpen writing and critical analysis skills and review various areas of law that are tested.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate proficient grammar and written communication skills.
- Identify legal terms and definitions.
- Demonstrate competency in legal research skills and legal writing skills within the context of legal ethics, civil procedure, and/or litigation.
- Analyze career opportunities in the law.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Legal writing
- Grammar
- Written communication skills
- Career opportunities
- Legal Research
- Legal Ethics
- Civil Procedure
- Litigation
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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