PRL 103 - Introduction to Law

1. Contrast the civil and criminal law systems
   1. Define criminal law
   2. Define civil law
   3. Identify standards of proof
   4. Identify remedies
   5. Describe trial procedures
   6. Identify constitutional rights of criminal defendant
2. List the Iowa Courts Structure
3. List the Federal Courts Structure
4. Distinguish between trial level and appellate courts
   1. Identify trial courts
   2. Identify appellate courts
   3. Describe function of trial court
   4. Describe function of appellate court 
5. Identify case documents
   1. Describe a Summons or Original Notice
   2. Describe a Petition or Complaint
   3. Describe a Motion
   4. Define pleadings
6. Discuss jurisdiction
   1. Identify aspects of jurisdiction
   2. Describe in personam jurisdiction
   3. Describe subject matter jurisdiction
   4. Describe long arm jurisdiction
   5. Outline limits on federal jurisdiction
7. Explain discovery
   1. Identify purpose of discovery
   2. List discovery devices
   3. Define interrogatory
   4. Define deposition
   5. Define request for production of documents
   6. Define request for admissions
   7. Define motion to compel
8. Recognize torts
   1. Define intentional tort
   2. Define negligence
   3. Analyze series of events
   4. Select appropriate cause of action
   5. Define damages
9. List elements of a contract
   1. Define offer
   2. Define acceptance
   3. Define consideration
10. Compare partnerships, sole proprietorships and corporations
    1. Describe a sole proprietorship
    2. Describe a partnership
    3. Describe a corporation
    4. Discuss advantages of sole proprietorship
    5. Define advantages of partnership
    6. Define advantages of corporation
11. Summarize family law
    1. Identify aspects of family law
    2. Describe types of court proceedings.
12. Classify administrative law
    1. Identify state and federal agencies
    2. Identify sources of agency regulations
    3. Describe role of administrative agencies
13. Interpret Code of Professional Responsibility
    1. Name components of this code
    2. Describe significance of components
    3. Describe impact on legal assistant
    4. Categorize actions that violate this code