3.00 Credits
Introduction to the American legal system. This course outlines the organization and jurisdiction of federal and state courts; introduces legal terminology, ethics and research discusses the role that the paralegal plays within the profession, as well as their responsibilities to lawyers; and surveys the general law areas, including torts, criminal law, property law, family law, business organizations, and estate law. Pre or Corequisite: ENGL 101. (FYS)
Prerequisite:
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
Corequisite:
ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106