Location:
Various approved locations throughout the U.S.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Instruction:
This introductory course is taught in a classroom based setting and provides a comprehensive overview of the paralegal profession and environment. The course is highly interactive with skills application and measurement activities designed to provide specific skill practice such as legal research, in addition to offering opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving, and communication enhancement.
Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Essentials of Paralegalism, Fundamentals of Paralegalism, Introduction to Paralegalism, or Survey of Paralegalism (8/13). *NOTE: Course numbers on transcripts may reflect different prefixes depending upon where a course is offered.