LS 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Institution:

CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

3 cl hrs, 3 cr An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes the sources of the law; legal terminology; the operation of the court system at the state and federal level; respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal; legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility, interviewing techniques and a survey of specialized areas of law. Prerequisite: CUNY certification in reading and writing; corequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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