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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:

  1. Demonstrate proficient grammar and written communication skills
  2. Identify legal terms and definitions
  3. Demonstrate competency in legal research skills and legal writing skills within the context of legal ethics, civil procedure, and/or litigation
  4. 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)