PLG 100 - Intro Legal & Paralgl Studies

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course provides an overview of the paralegal profession while focusing on the role of the paralegal in the legal profession, the legal and ethical rules that determine unauthorized practice of law, and key legal terminology used in the profession. While developing critical thinking and legal reasoning skills, students will be introduced to such concepts as common law, constitutional foundation in the American legal system, federalism, and differences between the federal and state court systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the role of the paralegal in trial preparation and proceedings, and settlement negotiations; Describe and analyze the situations of unauthorized practice of law both from the ethical and legal point of view and other relevant legal issues; Identify the different government structures and judicial courts at the federal, state, and local level.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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