Students expected to begin professional development, including exploring employment opportunities and paralegal organizations. Lecture 02 hours. Laboratory 00 hours. Semester Credits Study of Rules of Civil Courts which govern civil lawsuits, with emphasis on Ohio Rules of Procedure. Examination of reading, interpretation, and commencement of action, service, motion practice and discovery.
Students begin portfolio of legal documents developed throughout program of study.
Study alternatives to litigation such as arbitration, negotiation, and mediation. Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours. Top of Page PL-1400 Basic Legal Research and Writing 03 Semester Credits Introduction to skills essential to effective identification, analysis and research of legal issues. Students learn to formulate research plans that require efficient use of basic research tools to locate primary and secondary authority.