 Comprehensive Paralegal Program
Contact Hours: 144
Course Description:
Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. This six course bundle of courses will set you up on the right career track. Instructor interaction and 24/7 access to on-line testing materials.
Individual Course Descriptions:
- Introduction to Law
- Contract Law
- Business Organizations and the Law
- Property, Regulation and Commercial Paper
- Ethics and the Law
- Legal Research and Writing
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course students will have:
Introduction to Law
- learned about the difference between civil and criminal law;
- studied the procedures used in the operation of the American legal system;
- examined a diverse range of legal topics, including cyberlaw, insurance, international law and will, trusts and estates;
- enhanced study skills through the use of open-book quizzes;
- developed an understanding about how this form of distance education works;
- explored torts, which involves personal injury law and insurance law;
- started the process of learning about the law through individual study.
Contract Law
- Know what is necessary to create a valid legal contract;
- Understand how issues regarding any of the elements of a contract can render it voidable;
- Recognize when third parties receive rights out of such a contract;
- See the effects of when a contract is completed, or breached; and
- Discover that different rules apply to sales and lease contracts so that business can move quickly and efficiently
Business Organizations and the Law
- Learned about the different types of business entities;
- Determined which business entity works best in what kinds of situations;
- Seen how to create such business entities;
- Discover the varied formats of an principle-agent relationship; and
- Study what federal laws apply to employment situations
Property, Regulation and Commercial Paper
- Discovered the different forms of property and its ownership;
- See the role that bailments play in our society;
- Understand how regulation strikes a balance between creating responses to and taking into account business activity;
- Examine what constitutes a negotiable instrument; and
- Follow the process involved in the transfer of negotiable instruments
Ethics and the Law
- Discovered the ethical considerations involved with legal activity;
- Seen that lawyers` obligations include representing the client zealously, keeping discussions confidential, and maintain accurate records for clients` funds;
- Discover what is involved in being able to practice the law; and
- See what limitations exist on lawyer advertising and solicitation
Legal Research and Writing
- Prepare a legal memorandum;
- Prepare a Legal Case Brief;
- Write Legal Correspondence;
- Prepare legal pleadings (including motions, complaints, answers, appeals, etc.)
Course Outline (Click Here)
Assessment
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 12 chapters of material).Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
Students may query the instructor up to three times, via e-mail, regarding course content.
Delivery Mode: Online
Cost: US$1,200.00
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