PRL 401/ 501 - Basic Legal Principles

(3 credits)

This course will give students a basic understand of various legal subjects and how to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant facts. In addition, the student will determine and learn to recognize which circumstances and set of facts involve torts, contracts, criminal law, real estate, estates and trusts and family law issues. The student will also learn the proper use of legal terminology through reading and practice. The course will also give the student a brief overview of the paralegal profession, the job requirements, and career opportunities.