Fundamentals of Law for the Legal Professional
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
Course Number: LAW X430
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4 units
An overview of the American legal system, federal and California court systems, and administrative law. Topics include:
- Legal ethics, professional responsibility and the role of the legal professional
- Overview of civil and criminal law, torts, family and probate law, contracts, real property, and business law
- Basic concepts of legal research, analysis and writing, including statutory and case law
- Stages of a lawsuit
- The basics of civil procedure, litigation, pleadings and discovery
- Investigation procedures and interviewing
- Terminology
- Spotting legal issues
- Understanding client relationships
- Law office procedures
Available Sections
184CPL000
Starting Apr 4
184CPL000
Course Fees
$545 Early Bird Discount ends on Mar 29
$595 after Mar 29
Instructor
Paul Zellerbach [ bio ]
Schedule:
Thu 6:00 pm-9:30 pm 11 Meetings
Apr 4 - Jun 13, 2019
Location:
UCR Extension Center
[ map ]
Section Notes:
None.
Textbook:
Mandatory
"Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work"
Roger LeRoy Miller and Mary Meinzinger
ISBN: 1305506081
Prerequisites
No Prerequisites for this course
Applicable Certificates
Available Sections
Riverside
Section No.: 184CPL000
Dates: Apr 4 - Jun 13, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Instructor: Paul Zellerbach
Textbook:
Mandatory
"Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work"
Roger LeRoy Miller and Mary Meinzinger
ISBN: 1305506081
Location: UCR Extension Center
