A study of the incidents before and after trial, and an analysis of the impact of the Constitution on crimes and criminal procedure. Covers the rules governing courts and basic litigation procedures including telephone technique, client interviews, complaints, interrogatories, etc. Emphasis is placed on source materials, research and writing. Legal principles are applied to theoretical problems as well as current New Jersey cases. LET 101 A writing course focusing on the tasks commonly encountered by legal assistants.
Topics covered include correspondence, opinion letters, various forms of briefs and memoranda.
Emphasis will be placed on clarity and precision in the use of language. Introduces students to a variety of computer applications found in many law offices. They include time and billing, document assemblers, litigation support and real estate closing packages. Students will be exposed to a variety of Internet research techniques. A cooperative work experience whereby students are employed in law-related positions to gain some of the practical experience necessary for success as legal assistants.