LGL 110 - Introduction to the Law and the Paralegal at Southwest Virginia Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2016-08-01
Introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal); a brief overview of criminal law, torts, family law, evidence, the U.C.C., contracts, and ethics; the role of the paralegal; and other areas of interest.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
General Course Purpose
This course is a requirement for the Paralegal Studies AAS degree.
Course Objectives
- Describe the functions of a paralegal;
- Apply knowledge of the federal and Virginia court system; and
- Apply knowledge of the various substantive areas of law.
Major Topics to be Included
- Function and role of the paralegal
- Federal and state court system
- Substantive areas of law:
- Personal property
- Torts
- Contracts, including the U.C.C.
- Real estate
- Business entities
- Estates and trusts
- Criminal Law