Training Course:Paralegal (Certificate)School/Trainer:University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
'' After completing this course, you should be able to describe:
What a paralegal is.
Common responsibilities and duties of paralegals.
Types of positions available and common employers of paralegals.
The paralegal’s likely work environment.
How paralegalism is regulated.
Ethics for attorneys and paralegals.
How the American legal system is structured, and how it operates.
How to perform legal analysis.
How to perform a legal interview.
The legal investigation process.
What makes a good witness?
The duties of a litigation assistant in the four stages of litigation.
Methods of legal research.
Guidelines and proper etiquette for legal writing.
How computers are used in the modern law office.
What is commonly involved in law office administration?
Methods of formal and informal administrative advocacy.
The key terms associated with each chapter.
Course Outline:
Paralegal in the Legal System
Paralegal Employment
On the Job Realities
Regulation of Paralegals
Attorney and Paralegal Ethics
Introduction to the Legal System
Introduction to Legal Analysis
Legal Interviewing
Investigation in a Law Office
Litigation Assistantship
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Introduction to the Use of Computers
Introduction to Law Office Administration
Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy
Tort Law, Product Liability, & Consumer Law
Contracts and Intellectual Property Law
Insurance & Real Property Law
Estates & Family Law
Laws Affecting Business
Criminal Law & Procedures
Preparing for the CLA
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.ccs.ua.edu/
Phone:205-348-6222
School Address:
College of Continuing Studies Professional Development & Conference Services
Box 870388 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0388 USA
Jobs & Resumes: Tuscaloosa
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