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. 113 Students learn the basics of law office management including accounting procedures, scheduling, filing, and office systems and many other areas. A study of the principles of tort law, their application in commonly faced situations in law practice, and the role of the legal assistant in the preparation of a tort claim or defense. A study of the incidents before and after trial, and an analysis of the impact of the Constitution on crimes and criminal procedure.