LGL - Legal Assisting

LGL 110

INTRO TO LAW AND THE LEGAL ASSISTANT

(3.00 CR.)

Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal), as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest. Lecture 3 hours per week.