PLS-250

Paralegal Communication Skills

This course provides basic communications skills needed by paralegals as perceived by both paralegals and the lawyers with whom they work. These skills include: listening, writing, speaking, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and nonverbal communications. Listening activities include: exercises which develop active listening strategies and notetaking. Writing activities include exercises to construct clear sentences, compose letters which obtain and transmit information, and summarize facts. Speaking activities include exercises to fully, clearly and effectively obtain and relay information. Nonverbal activities include strategies and tactics for effective law office communications. Students learn to identify their own communication styles and methods for improving their communication effectiveness. Must be matriculated into the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. One class hour. Co-requisite: PLS 260. 1 Credit.

PLS-250 Sections for Fall 2014

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

PLS-250, Section CF1

CRN #11560
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Sheila Popowych

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureDamon City Campus
Room 4034
Nov 1st, 2014 – Nov 20th, 2014Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
LectureDamon City Campus
Room 4034
Nov 18th, 2014 – Nov 20th, 2014Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Damon City Campus
Room 4034
Date(s) Nov 1st, 2014 – Nov 20th, 2014
Day / Time Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Damon City Campus
Room 4034
Date(s) Nov 18th, 2014 – Nov 20th, 2014
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm

***Registration is restricted to PL01 students***

***Department permission required to register***