1. Gain factual knowledge about sources of law, basic legal terminology, structure of the court system, and basic principles of tort, contract and real property law;
2. Students will enhance their communication skills through participation in class discussions, oral presentations, and written projects;
3. Students will improve their critical thinking skills through basic legal analysis of case law and statutes.

Fundamentals of Paralegalism I is the required introductory course in the Paralegal/Law Program.

The AAS Mission is to provide the academic knowledge and skill training necessary for employment as a paralegal.

This course addresses the following five AAS degree student learning outcomes:

Students are expected to demonstrate that they -

1. know the sources of American law, basic legal terminology, the structure of the court systems, and basic principles of tort, contract and real property law;

2. analyze and interpret case law and statutes and regulations;

3. appreciate the role of legal assistants in the legal system, the importance of ethics in the legal profession, and the responsibility of members of the legal profession to society.