Introduction to Law
- Class Number: 3681
- Units: 3
- Fee: $750.00
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 CSUEB Paralegal Studies program. This course is offered in the online asynchronous format with no required Zoom class meeting. This course will be available in Canvas starting Monday 8/17 and ending on 10/10. This is not a self-paced course,. There are deadline and exams throughout the 8 week course so it is available that students log into Canvas at least once a week to keep up with assignments.
Meeting Times
August 17, 2026 - October 10, 2026
Instructor
Matthew Cox, Kai Williamson
Location
WEB-ASYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS
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- Class Number: 3339
- Units: 3
- Fee: $750.00
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.
Meeting Times
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
August 18, 2026 - October 6, 2026
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Instructor
Jacob Blea, Matthew Cox
Location
WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS