a.      A two mid term exams and final exam will be given. In addition each student will submit a resume, and three papers on books from the list. provided

b Class participation, quizzes, homework and attendance 15 points

         Orientation quiz                                                                    5 points

          Paper (Resume)                                                                5 points

          Paper (Book report) # 1                                                      15 points

           Paper (Book report) # 2                                                     15 points

           Paper (Book report) # 3                                                     15 points

           Midterm exam # 1 10 points

           Midterm exam # 2                                                              10 points

           Final exam                                                                          15 points 

                                                                    Total points for course 100 points

The Paralegal Professional  Thomas F. Goldman & Henry R. Cheesman 5th Edition  Pearson 2017

1. The Paralegal Profession

2. Ethics and Professional Responsibility

3. The Paralegal Workplace

4. Technology and the Paralegal

5 American Legal Heritage and Constitutional Law

6. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

7.  Civil Litigation

8. Criminal Law and Procedure

9. Administrative Law

10.  Interviewing and Investigation 

11. Legal Writing and Critical Legal Thinking 

12, Legal Research

13. Torts abd Product Liablity

14.  Contracta and E-commerce 

15  Property Law

16. Estates abd Elder Law

17  Family Law

18. Agency, Employment , and Imigration Law

19. Business Organizations and Bankruptcy Law

19.  Intellectual Property and Digital Law

This is an introductory survey course which provides an overview of the paralegal profession, including ethical obligations, regulation, professional trends and issues.  This course also explores the paralegal’s role in assisting in the delivery of legal services.  The intended audience includes those who are contemplating careers as legal assistants or attorneys and those who could otherwise benefit personally or professionally from basic information about the United States legal system.  The ultimate objective of this course and of the ACC Paralegal Program is to prepare the student to perform well as a paralegal in a broad range of law office / law division environments.