LAWA L03/PARA 303 Civil Law (3 Semester Hours)

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In this survey course, students learn the fundamentals of several areas of the law relating to civil practice including torts, property, wills & estates, domestic relations, and intellectual property. Instructors emphasize current legal events. Written assignments include case briefs and other written exercises designed to increase students' understanding of the subject matters. 

This course is also offered in an online format under the name Introduction to Law.  Students enrolled in the program can choose to take the Civil Law course online as an alternative to the traditional classroom format.  This can only be done after being advised for the class by a program administrator.  Enrollment in the online course is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.

Books that are currently required for this course:

*Textbook requirements are subject to change. Not all textbooks for each course may be required by individual instructors. Official textbook lists are distributed by the Paralegal Studies Program administration before each term.

Introduction to Law For Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach Katherine A. Currier Thomas E. Eimermann

College of Professional Studies