This course is an introduction to the legal system. We will study the sources of law; the California and the Federal court systems; the litigation process in civil, criminal, and administrative courts; investigative techniques and trial preparation. In addition you will be introduced to contracts, torts, crimes, property law, business law, family, and estate law. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: POSC 7011.
Notes:
This is a required course in the Paralegal Studies certificate program. This course is in the asynchronous format with no live required Zoom or in person class meetings. Course materials will be available to students on Zoom.
This course is an introduction to the legal system. We will study the sources of law; the California and the Federal court systems; the litigation process in civil, criminal, and administrative courts; investigative techniques and trial preparation. In addition you will be introduced to contracts, torts, crimes, property law, business law, family, and estate law. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: POSC 7011.
Notes:
This is a required course in the Paralegal Studies certificate program. This course is in the online synchronous format, with live required Zoom class meetings on Tuesdays starting on 8/18 and ending on 10/6. Zoom information will be available on Canvas within 3 days of the start of the course.
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