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Semester: Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.0
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Fall 2026
Credit
3.0

This course is an overview of the paralegal field and assists students to become familiar with aspects of the legal system. Topics include the functions of law, courts and lawyers in modern society, practice areas within the law, and sources of law. The Professional responsibilities of the lawyer and the training and role of a paralegal will also be covered.

Status Days Times Location Instructor Books / Materials Ticket # CRN
Reg Closed Th -
SYNC ONLINE
Course Location

Sync Online

Sync Online courses are a combination of course instruction and student participation occurring synchronously online through a video conferencing platform (such as Zoom) on the scheduled days and times for the course. This allows students to engage with faculty and peers in real-time. Instruction can also occur Online (asynchronously), through Canvas.

 Pon-Klingberg, Dr. Jennifer View
271PLG100.980
10912


Classes meet on regularly scheduled days and times via Zoom. Required Zoom class meetings are on Thursday from 6:30 - 9:15 pm.  Scheduled on ZOOM days: 08/20, 09/03, 09/17, 10/01, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/03. This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks, so there is no cost for course materials. Your instructor will provide direct access to all required materials through the course syllabus or on Canvas.