PLS-260

Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Introduces the student to the paralegal profession and the common core of legal knowledge and skills that all paralegals should possess. Areas covered include: what paralegals do, a history of the profession, the significance of paralegal professional associations, personal attributes of the professional paralegal, employment of paralegals, paralegal specialized practice areas, paralegal compensation, the organizational structure of law firms, the regulation of legal professionals, unauthorized practice of law, and contemporary issues. Aspects of these topics are also included in subsequent courses. This course also introduces students to sources of American law, the court system, and alternative dispute resolution. Emphasis is on the paralegal's participation on the legal team. Two class hours.

PLS-260 Sections for Fall 2020

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

PLS-260, Section CC1

CRN #11561
Remote (Zoom Meeting)

Instructor(s)

Michael Martella

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureRemote (Zoom Meeting)Sep 1st, 2020 – Sep 24th, 2020Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
LectureRemote (Zoom Meeting)Sep 1st, 2020 – Sep 24th, 2020Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Type Lecture
Location Remote (Zoom Meeting)
Date(s) Sep 1st, 2020 – Sep 24th, 2020
Day / Time Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Remote (Zoom Meeting)
Date(s) Sep 1st, 2020 – Sep 24th, 2020
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm

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

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