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PLA 1003 - Introduction to Legal Studies (Credit Hours: 3)

02 - Postsecondary Vocational

Description

This course provides an overview of the purpose and training of paralegals and legal assistants. It examines the roles of the attorney and the paralegal/legal assistant, including the professional and ethical standards of practice applicable to both. The course briefly surveys the substantive areas of law in which paralegals/legal assistants work and the Florida and federal court systems.

Prerequisites

ENC 1101 or ENC 1101C each with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

ENC 1101 or ENC 1101C

Conditions

Students may take PLA 1003 after successful completion of ENC 1101 or ENC 1101C or during the same semester as ENC 1101 or ENC 1101C.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Applicable Programs

A.A., A.S., A.T.C.

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