PLS-260: Introduction to Paralegal Studies
- 2 Credit Hours
- Law/Criminal Justice Department
- Spring 2025
Course Description
Introduces the student to the paralegal profession and the common core of legal knowledge and skills that all paralegals should possess. Areas covered include: what paralegals do, a history of the profession, the significance of paralegal professional associations, personal attributes of the professional paralegal, employment of paralegals, paralegal specialized practice areas, paralegal compensation, the organizational structure of law firms, the regulation of legal professionals, unauthorized practice of law, and contemporary issues. Aspects of these topics are also included in subsequent courses. This course also introduces students to sources of American law, the court system, and alternative dispute resolution. Emphasis is on the paralegal's participation on the legal team. Two class hours.
Register for this CourseView Final Exam SchedulePLS-260 Sections for Spring 2025
1 Section Offered
PLS-260, Section CC1
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Downtown Campus Room 356 | Jan 27th, 2025 – Apr 10th, 2025 | Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Downtown Campus Room 356 |
Date(s) | Jan 27th, 2025 – Apr 10th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:50 pm |