Essential Foundations For Aspiring Paralegals

Basics for Paralegals - Explore Legal Fundamentals, Conduct Effective Research, Draft Pleadings, Enhance Skills!

What you'll learn

Legal Research Proficiency: Equip students with advanced skills in legal research, ensuring they can efficiently navigate various legal databases.

Drafting and Document Preparation: Foster the ability to draft precise and legally sound documents, such as pleadings, contracts, and legal memoranda.

Ethical and Professional Standards: Instill a deep understanding of ethical responsibilities and professional standards specific to the legal profession.

Effective Communication and Collaboration: Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective collaboration with legal professionals.

Requirements

No Legal Experience Needed. You will learn everything to become a proficient paralegal entering the legal setting.

Description

Discover the essentials of a rewarding career in law with our 'Essential Foundation for Aspiring Paralegals' course. This comprehensive program equips aspiring legal professionals with foundational knowledge in key legal principles, effective legal research techniques, and the mastery of drafting essential legal documents. Sharpen your communication skills specific to the legal field, explore the intricacies of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 26, and learn the art of community building and professional networking. By the end of the course, you'll possess a robust toolkit for success, positioning you as a confident and skilled paralegal ready to contribute to the legal team. Whether you're starting your career or seeking to enhance your existing skills, "Basics for Paralegals" provides the essential toolkit for success in the dynamic and rewarding field of law. Armed with these skills, you'll emerge ready to thrive in the dynamic legal landscape. Enroll now and embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a confident and capable paralegal professional. This comprehensive program not only imparts essential legal principles but also hones practical skills through interactive quizzes and immersive video-style teaching. Enhance communication skills tailored to the legal arena and explore the art of community building. You will experience dynamic learning, ensuring you emerge as a skilled and confident paralegal professional.

Overview

Section 1: The 4's What's?

Lecture 1 What is a Paralegal?

Lecture 2 What Do Paralegals Do?

Lecture 3 What Type of Education Do Paralegals Need?

Lecture 4 What Skills Does a Paralegal Need?

Section 2: Law Office Management

Lecture 5 Employment Policies

Lecture 6 Law Firms Explained

Lecture 7 Types of Law Firms

Lecture 8 Financial Procedures and Billing

Lecture 9 Law Office Culture

Section 3: The Discovery Process

Lecture 10 Pleadings, Discovery and Motions

Lecture 11 Drafting Legal Correspondence

Lecture 12 Legal Memorandums

Section 4: Legal Research for Paralegals

Lecture 13 Online Resources

Lecture 14 Online Legal Research

Section 5: Trial Preparation for Paralegals

Lecture 15 Discovery Before Trial

Lecture 16 Preliminaries

Lecture 17 Duty to Disclose FRCP26

Lecture 18 Pretrial Motions

Section 6: Final Exam

Beginner Paralegals,Individuals interested in the Legal Field,Becoming a Litigation Secretary,Interested in being a Legal Assistant