Legal Assistant/Paralegal Module 1
Becoming a Paralegal
The Law Office Setting
Duties of the Paralegal
The Court System
The Role of the Paralegal
The Discovery Process
The Framework of a Lawsuit
Real Estate Law
Medical Records
Legal Research
The Paralegal
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Module 2
Civil Litigation and the Paralegal
Civil Litigation Law Firms
The Framework of a Civil Lawsuit
Negligence and its Defense
The Discovery Process
Expert Witnesses and Trial Preparation
From Initial Case Development to Trial Technology
Trial Evidence
Settlement
Post Trial Motions and Appeals
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Module 3
Criminal Procedure
Court Systems in the United States
Constitutional Law
The Anatomy of a Criminal Prosecution
Elements of a Crime
Statutory Law: From Introduction Through Analysis
Defenses
Victims of Crime
Criminal Trials and Evidence
Post-Conviction Issues
The First Amendment
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Module 4
Foundations of Law
Paralegals: Responsibilities and Employment
Legal Research and the Training of Lawyers
Civil vs. Criminal Anatomy
Federal and State Court Systems
Civil Law Overview
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Civil and Criminal Defenses
Civil Damages/Criminal Sentencing
Trial Technology/Trial Notebook
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The titles Legal Assistant and Paralegal can be used interchangeably. The preferred title depends on the area in which you reside.
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date paralegal studies textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your paralegal studies. The order in which the paralegal studies material is presented may vary.
This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.
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