PL 100 - Introduction to Law for Paralegals

Institution:

Herkimer County Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (3,0) This course provides students with a historical and sociological perspective of the law and our legal system. Primary areas of study include the structure of American government, sources of law, basic terminology and procedures, ethical standards of practice, and the structure of the federal and state court systems. An introduction to the major substantive areas of the law and to legal analysis provides the student with the foundation necessary for further paralegal study.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.herkimer.edu/

Phone Number:

(315) 866-0300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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