Course Outcomes

Umpqua Community College

LA 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Courses

Weight Outcomes Applied Learning Specialized Knowledge Intellectual Skills Integrative/Broad Knowledge Civic Learning    
8.3% Describe the role of paralegals within the legal profession. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Define and identify Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL). 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Apply Code of Professional Responsibility and Rules Governing Paralegals. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Identify specific areas of employment opportunities for paralegals . 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Describe the stages of the legal process from initial contact to the appellate process. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Apply proper grammatical and organizational skills of legal analysis in document preparation. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Describe discovery rules and processes. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Identify requirements for recording and filing documents with proper court offices. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Draft legal documents including letters and pleadings. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Track billable hours. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Explain methods for organizing case files. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
8.3% Apply state and local court rules. 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20