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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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LEGS 101 - Introduction to Legal Studies
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in: ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College Or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2016
Introduction to Legal Studies will provide the student a broad understanding of the American legal system. Students will engage with and learn about the various court structures, the key players within the system and how our laws and rules are made, enforced, interpreted, and applied. This course also dives into substantive legal topics and allows the student a hands-on education regarding legal research, legal writing, case briefing, interviewing skills, and profession ethics, among other topics.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Examine various levels of our court systems and how they differ from other systems around the world.
- Demonstrate an understanding of jurisdiction and the concept of due process.
- Identify the differences between civil and criminal law.
- Discuss various skills needed in the legal profession, such as legal research, legal writing, interviewing and case briefing.
- Know and situationally apply rules of professional responsibility and legal ethics.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Basic legal analysis and research
- Case law, statutory law, administrative law, and constitutional law, including due process
- Due process
- Federal and state court jurisdiction
- Rules of Professional Conduct, including Indiana’s rules, model ABA rules, and other ethical rules
- Professionals in the legal community
- Career opportunities
- American court systems
- Foreign court systems
- Civil and criminal law
- Legal writing
- Case briefing
- Interviewing skills
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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