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.

Prerequisites

PLS 260 or permission of program director. 1 Credit

PLS-250 Sections for Fall 2022

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

PLS-250, Section CC1

CRN #23877
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Jane Gorski

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 352
Oct 8th, 2022 – Oct 18th, 2022Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 352
Oct 8th, 2022 – Oct 18th, 2022Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 352
Date(s) Oct 8th, 2022 – Oct 18th, 2022
Day / Time Saturday
9:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 352
Date(s) Oct 8th, 2022 – Oct 18th, 2022
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm