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 2017

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
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 356
Nov 4th, 2017 – Nov 28th, 2017Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 356
Nov 4th, 2017 – Nov 28th, 2017Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 356
Date(s) Nov 4th, 2017 – Nov 28th, 2017
Day / Time Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 356
Date(s) Nov 4th, 2017 – Nov 28th, 2017
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm

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

***Department permission required to register.***