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Dec 05, 2024
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PRL 102 - Intro to Paralegal Studies Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Voc/Tech This course covers a general introduction to the paralegal profession and regulation of the legal environment. A practical approach is used to explain a paralegal’s role, skills and responsibilities in today’s legal industry. The course outlines the various specializations within the practice of law with emphasis placed on professional development. Competencies
- Research the Paralegal Profession
- Compare Various Work Environments and Employment Opportunities
- Discuss Personal and Professional Development
- Demonstrate Job Acquisition Skills
- Identify Various Professional Organizations
- Describe Education, Certificate and Certification of Paralegals
- Examine Professional Regulation and Ethics of the Legal Profession
- Differentiate the Responsibilities and Regulation of Attorneys and Paralegals
- Describe the Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Discuss Other Concepts of Regulation
- Investigate Law Office Environment
- Identify Professional Oral and Written Communication
- List Types of Office Systems
- Describe Accounting Function
- Discuss the Use of Technology
- Evaluate Intake, Interviewing and Investigation of Claims, Clients and Witnesses
- Demonstrate Communication Skills Used in Interviewing
- Distinguish Types of Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
- Identify Investigative Techniques
- Examine Information Literacy and Legal Analysis
- Explain the Organization of the DMACC Library and Use of Drake Law Library
- Identify Various Resources Available
- Plan Paralegal Program Portfolio
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