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| This program trains students to assist trial
attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research
the law, and assist in preparing cases for court-room litigation. The instruction
is practice oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which legal
assistants are most in demand. Designed for beginning as well as advanced
legal workers. Students must complete both courses to receive the paralegal
certificate and to be eligible for a volunteer internship. Students must
graduate with at least a B+ average to be eligible for a volunteer internship.
Paralegal 1 is a prerequisite to Paralegal 2. The texts for the course may
be purchased by calling The Center for Legal Studies at 1-800-522-7737.
Register by calling The Center for Legal Studies at 1-800-522-7737. POLSC 260 1 CSI-Pueblo Special Topics: Paralegal 1 In part one of the course, students learn the history of American jurisprudence; theory of law; the legal process; rules of evidence and civil procedure; basic interviewing and investigation techniques; how to identify relevant law; how to find authority in the law library; how to apply relevant authority to hypothetical factual situations. 3 unsupervised exams, 2 writing assignments, approximately 15 hours of video. The Paralegal Certificate Course© is also offered on CD-ROM and audiotape. E-mail/interactive dialog available. Register by calling The Center for Legal Studies at 1-800-522-7737. Scott Hatch, JD Credit: 3 semester hours Tuition: $255 Fee: $150 (includes materials and videotapes) Texts are Paralegal Procedures and Practices and A Paralegal Primer, both by Scott and Lisa Hatch; the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures and Evidence; and your state rules of civil procedure. POLSC 261 1 CSU-Pueblo Special Topics: Paralegal 2 Part two of the course covers using primary and secondary source materials for developing a concise approach to legal research. Legal research skills will be applied with emphasis on shepherding statutes and case law and an introduction to computerized legal research. The West key number system will be learned thoroughly. Preparation and critique of internal and external legal memoranda of law, including an appellate brief. Prerequisite: POLSC 491-Paralegal 1. 3 unsupervised exams, 1 writing assignment, approximately 15 hours of video. The Paralegal Certificate Course© is also offered on CD-ROM and audiotape. E-mail/interactive dialog available. Register by calling The Center for Legal Studies at 1-800-522-7737. Texts required for Paralegal 2 are the same as for Paralegal 1. Scott Hatch, JD Credit: 3 semester hours Tuition: $255 Fee: $150 (includes materials and videotapes) DCE 1423 Colorado State Paralegal Certificate The two courses described above are combined and taught as one course. Online No credit Tuition: $995 |
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