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LGLA2303 - Torts and Personal Injury Law

Catalog Description: This course presents fundamental concepts of tort law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 2303
Course Title: Torts and Personal Injury Law

Course Rationale:

Tort law (wrongful injuries to persons’ persons or their property) is one of the oldest and most basic areas of law. Paralegals must have an understanding of the basic principles of tort law.

Learning Objectives:

Define and properly use terminology relating to tort law; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to tort law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in tort law; and draft documents commonly used in tort law.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Define and properly use terminology relating to tort law.
2. Locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to tort law.
3. Describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in tort law.
4. Draft documents commonly used in tort law.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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