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Law Office Practices/Legal Ethics (LGST 104)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online

Examines the history and role of the paralegal in the American legal system. Students analyze law office organization and management, including time and billing practices, law office technology, and file and case management systems. Students examine effective client relationships, advertising, and client solicitation. Students explore ethical issues that arise in the practice of law and apply relevant ethical rules to fictional scenarios. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054) and MATH 082.

Sections

Summer 2024 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:25 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/03/2024 - 08/10/2024
    • Instructor: Eric Lapp
    • Course ID: #53363

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the ten week session.

Fall 2024 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 9:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 09/23/2024 - 12/15/2024
    • Instructor: Eric Lapp
    • Course ID: #93289

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the late start ten week session. NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/26/2024 - 12/15/2024
    • Course ID: #92728

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is offered remotely on Microsoft Teams on Thursdays from 5:45 - 8:40 p.m. On campus attendance is not required. Students must have access to a computer with a camera feature. NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.