See the Teaching Tolerance project. An introduction to the legal system including the functions, sources and types of law. Historical development and functions of the paralegal in relation to this system including the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession. This course examines the basic legal principles as they apply to the courts and the judicial process, torts, and contractual relationships. This course provides a general introduction to law, including courts, legal terminology, procedures, systems, and laws of society.
Emphasis is on ethics and the role of the paralegal in the legal system.
A course in the basic tenets and principals of law including legal system, torts, contracts and liability. This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and more. This course examines the basic resources, techniques and philosophy of finding the law applicable to legal disputes. The methods of finding primary, secondary and search materials including cases and regulations are essential.