The student is introduced to areas of the law in which the legal assistant may work. Ethical considerations are addressed and legal terminology will be introduced and emphasized. Must be completed in the first 12 hours of the major. This course is designed to develop basic skills in analyzing legal problems, researching those problems, and searching for legal authority. Students are also introduced to primary and secondary legal resources.
Emphasis is given to preparing and writing legal memoranda.
Extensive use of library law materials is required. This course will build upon skills acquired in LEGL 304 . Discussion will also focus on the state appellate process. Students will learn how to prepare an appellate brief and do online legal research to complete their brief. Special emphasis will be placed on students improving their legal writing techniques.