Introduction to Paralegalism (PLL 111)

Term: 2012-2013 Fall

Faculty

Karie Ann KennedyShow MyInfo popup for Karie Ann Kennedy

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Team Leader - General Education 

Behavioral Science Program Director

Psychology/Sociology Instructor

Student Hours: 

Tuesdays 11-12 in classroom W254

Wednesdays 1-2 in my office

Thursdays 11-12 in my office 

Fridays 11-12 & 1-2 in my office 

and by appointment

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (8/27/2012 - 12/21/2012) Location: MAIN WAN 205

Description

This course provides the student with an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques essential to the practicing paralegal. Lecture topics include an overview of the American legal system and a survey of such legal sub-fields as torts, criminal law, litigation, contract law, and real property. Several weeks of the course are devoted to the study of professional ethics for the paralegal.