PLS 120 - Law in Contemporary Society

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

PARALEGAL STUDIES

Description:

Emphasizes comprehensive understanding of the role of law intoday's world, including an overview of American legal institutions,federal, state, and local; the fundamental distinctions between civiland criminal law, common law and statutory law, substantive andprocedural law, trial and appellate courts; quasi-judicial agencies andadministrative law, current sources of law, and the U.S. Constitution.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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