PRLG 4055 : Introduction to Paralegal Profession and Principles
This course provides an introduction to the paralegal's role within the legal profession. Topics include paralegals and the American Legal System, the American Court System, substance of the law, an introduction to basic legal analysis and research concepts, and paralegals and the work world, structure and operation of federal and state governmental systems (including the judicial system), sources of law (common law, statutory, constitutional, etc.), the concept of precedent, the adversarial system, professional ethical standards and interviewing techniques.