MPPG 121 - Introduction to Legal Assistant

Institution:

Samford University

Subject:

Description:

Examination of the concept, qualifications, and role of the legal assistant. Selected topics include legal terminology, the levels of government, court structure and operation, the structure of the American legal system, basic interviewing and investigative techniques, the ethical considerations governing the lawyerlegal assistant-client-public relationships, and the role of the legal assistant in several substantive law areas. (Formerly MCPG 121)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.samford.edu

Phone Number:

(205) 726-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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