LEGS 278 - Paralegal Studies Capstone Course

PREREQUISITES: Program Chair or Designee Approval.
PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

This course was 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 attested on national certification exams.
Demonstrate proficient grammar and written communication skills.
Identify legal terms and definitions.
Compose a work ready resume and cover letter.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Legal writing
Grammar
Written communication skills
Career opportunities
Legal Research
Legal Ethics
Civil Procedure
Litigation
General Law
Contracts
Judgment and Analytical Skills
Legal terminology
Business Organizations

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LEGS 278 - Paralegal Studies Capstone Course