PLG 120 - INTR PARALEGAL ST(W/LCCC)

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Paralegal Studies

Description:

The paralegal profession is investigated in this course. Topics studied include careers as a paralegal, job searching techniques, ethics, and limitations of paralegals. The course will also explore the court systems of the federal government and Pennsylvania, as well as introduce legal research, including but not limited to mandatory and binding precedent, persuasive precedent, and legal citations. Legal writing and terminology are also course components as well as legal analysis and various systems utilized in a law office.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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