LAW 205-206 The Paralegal, Legal Research and Analysis I-II (6 credits)

An introduction to the paralegal profession which will include an introduction to legal writing, discussion of the nature of the profession, the variety of opportunities available to trained paralegals, ethical issues that a paralegal will encounter, and how to prepare for the job market. Through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, students become familiar with both the sources of law, including cases and statutes, and methods of locating the sources of law. Students will learn to Shepardize and cite cases according to Guidelines in "A Uniform System of Citation."