Course
Paralegal Concepts-Legal Terminology, Process, Ethics, Tort and Contract Law
Name
SEF-3001ADE
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
293851 Online 05/15/2024 07/05/2024 EDUCATION TO GO $157.00 20/20
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Paralegal.
Description
Careers in the legal field often require many years of training, but paralegals can enter the job market quickly. What's more, paralegals earn good salaries and have many opportunities for advancement. In fact, a skilled paralegal can do almost all the jobs a lawyer does. In this course, you will discover what paralegals do and find out what you will need to know in order to begin your own paralegal career. You will start by getting an excellent grounding in legal terminology, contract law, and the tort system. Next, you will learn how to perform legal analysis, conduct interviews and investigations, write legal briefs, and prepare for appeals. Finally, you will get tips on internships and job-hunting. By the time you're finished, you will know if becoming a paralegal is the right career choice for you.
Course Objectives
  1. Study legal terminology, contract law, and the tort system.
  2. Learn how to perform legal analysis, conduct interviews and investigations, write legal briefs, and prepare for appeals.
  3. Receive Tips on Internships and Job hunting.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Lesson 1 - What Is a Paralegal?
  2. Lesson 2 - How Do Paralegals Integrate Into a Law Practice?
  3. Lesson 3 - Legal Terminology
  4. Lesson 4 - Contract Law
  5. Lesson 5 - Tort Law
  6. Lesson 6 - Analyzing and Drafting Legal Documents
  7. Lesson 7 - Investigating Legal Matters
  8. Lesson 8 - Legal Interviewing
  9. Lesson 9 - Conducting Legal Research
  10. Lesson 10 - Writing Legal Briefs
  11. Lesson 11 - Appellate Procedure
  12. Lesson 12 - Job Hunting
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
  3. • Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
    • If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
    • The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Paralegal.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Course Contact Information
Courtney Boney
crboney@waketech.edu
919-532-5581