May 23, 2024  
Official Catalog Spring 2024 
    
Official Catalog Spring 2024

PLEG100 - Introduction to Legal Studies

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3
This course includes an introduction to the American legal system with an emphasis on the organization of the federal and state government and court systems and the procedural steps involved in litigating a dispute.  Students will be introduced to legal ethics, legal research, critical thinking, and legal reasoning skills.  The role of paralegals will be examined.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: INFT 124