An introductory course in the substantive law governing compensation for injuries to property and the person. Intentional wrongs, negligence, malpractice, product liability, and strict liability; invasions of personal integrity and emotional well-being; injury to tangible and intangible rights in property; liability insurance and alternatives; and damages. Other risk-bearing alternatives are considered and contrasted with the traditional common law theories (May substitute for PALE 320)
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
(LIBR 150 may be taken concurrently).
Course Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe and explain the duties, responsibilities, and relationships of the paralegal.
- Understand, discuss, and identify the basic and in depth composition of various types of tort actions.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ethical guidelines for legal assistants.
- Demonstrate basic analytical skills in interviewing and investigation.
- Complete project requiring basic knowledge in legal research, legal writing, and computer literacy.
- Gain experience in and understand of litigation support.