An introduction to the functions and duties of the legal assistant.
Students explore the regulation of legal assistants, ethics, privilege and ABA considerations.
Students are introduced to the court system and law office routines. An introduction to the functions and duties of the legal assistant. Students explore the American legal system and are introduced to the New Jersey court system. Students use the law library including encyclopedias, reporter systems, digests, and practice manuals including updating sources. An introduction to the substance and procedural aspects of family law in such areas as divorce, adoption, support and separation agreements, including domestic relation court procedures.