LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Paralegal Assistant (3 CR.)

Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENG 111. Introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal 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.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) available for this course. More information at https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/cpl.html.