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Paralegal Studies - Gatlin International

If you’re interested in learning the skills needed to become a paralegal or legal assistant, the Introduction to General Paralegal Studies Program from Gatlin International is the answer.

Note: This program is based on U.S. laws.

Training modules include:

The Legal System

This module serves as an introduction to the legal system and covers the many differences between statutory and common law, as well as legal procedures and systems as well as the court system.

Legal Assistantship Introduction

In this learning module, students are given a firm understanding of the role paralegals play in the legal system and basic legal terminology.

Legal Writing

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of legal writing. Among the topics covered in this module are analytical reasoning and analysis and how legal authorities are used to support conclusions. The module also addresses the importance of critical thinking.

Legal Research

Students become well acquainted with various types of legal research including print and electronic research as they relate to the legal profession. Students are also taught how to find legal authorities and legal cases.

Ethics

The Code of Professional Conduct applies to both lawyers and paralegals. This module provides an in-depth study of the code and provides students with a solid grasp of the ethical requirements surrounding the legal field.

Business Law

This introduction to business law module covers contracts and transactions involving the starting and selling of a business. Students are introduced to basic concepts involving real estate, commercial law, and banking.

Management of a Law Office

This module introduces students to the basic concepts and practices involved in organizing and managing a law office.

If you’ve ever considered a career as a paralegal, or are looking to take your skills and knowledge of the legal system to the next level, our online paralegal studies course is for you.

In addition to the convenience and affordability of online learning, this course delivers the same high-quality courseware and instruction offered by more-expensive brick-and-mortar learning institutions.

Increase your knowledge and enhance your earning potential with the paralegal studies course from Gatlin International.

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Gatlin International LLC
24A Ainslie Place
Edinburgh Scotland
EH3 6AJ
UK
Tel: (+44) 0131 208 3480

Outline

Paralegal Studies Course Outline:

1. Introduction to the Legal System
2. Introduction to Legal Assistantship
3. Legal Writing
4. Legal Research
5. Ethics for Paralegals
6. Introduction to Business Law
7. Law Office Management

Demo

Coming soon!

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

210.00 hours

Duration of Access

All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course, you are given an 180 days (6 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, extensions are available.

Instructor

Katherine Pang, PhD, JD, LLM, MBA, MEd, MS

Dr. Pang has instructed, facilitated, and led numerous business skill courses including team building, building effective groups, and similar courses for several manufacturing companies including Weir SPM, Turbomeca, as well as the City of Arlington along with numerous top 100 law firms.

Dr. Pang served as a faculty member at the University of Texas at Tyler and has been an adjunct faculty member in the law and business/ schools of many universities including the Stern School of Business at New York University, the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, Pepperdine University, USC, Golden Gate University, the University of California, Irvine, Regent University, and Northeastern University. Dr. Pang received her B.A. from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School, her M.Ed from the University of Texas, her MBA, MS (Psychology), and her Ph.D in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M – Commerce. Dr. Pang also has two theology degrees.

Dr. Pang has over 20 years of entrepreneurial and operational experience in professional services, manufacturing and education oriented companies. Dr. Pang has served as founder, president, CEO, COO and CFO of several companies over the last 15 years. Prior to forming Corporate Growth Strategists, Dr. Pang was recruited to serve initially as COO/CFO and General Counsel for a Dallas-based CNC precision and assembly manufacturing company to effectuate a restructure of corporate obligations and operations. The successful reduction in corporate indebtedness and the substantial increase in cash-flow flowing from operational and financial changes resulted in Dr. Pang’s promotion to interim CEO and General Counsel for a period of 12-months. Dr. Pang has also served as COO and General Counsel for Technology Training Services Corporation a technology training company delivering services in Europe under Unites States Government contracts. Dr. Pang was also the Manager, Firmwide Practice Section Development, Training and Forms for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P. in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Pang has over 20 years of experience in the design, development and delivery of educational courses and professional development and training content. She has been the CEO and Founder of three companies in the field of applied skills, active learning both in an ILT, CBT and Web-Based environment. Dr. Pang has served as an SME for over 65 business and law-related courses. In addition, Dr. Pang serves in a consulting capacity for various institutions and organizations in designing and developing curricula, adopting new technologies, integrating technology with instruction and implementing training and professional education programs. Dr. Pang has served as an SME for over 100 business and law-related courses. In addition, she has served in a consulting capacity for various institutions and organizations in designing and developing curricula, adopting new technologies, integrating technology with instruction and implementing training and professional education programs.

Dr. Pang has been a speaker at numerous e-learning conferences, including the MEC 2001 Conference sponsored by Arizona State University, the 2001 Conference on Training and Knowledge Management sponsored by Generation 21 Learning Management Systems; E-Learn 2005 and Online Educa Berlin 2005, AACE/ED Media 2006, E-Learn 2006, E-Learning Guild 2006, CELDA 2007, Learning Conference 2008 at University of Illinois, Chicago, EduComm 2008 in Las Vegas, DevLearn 2008 in San Jose, among numerous other professional conferences.

 

Prerequisites/Audience

The Introduction to General Paralegal Studies Program is for anyone seeking to gain skills to seek employment as a paralegal or legal assistant. The program is based on the laws of the United States.

Requirements/Materials Included

This paralegal studies course must be taken from a PC with Windows XP or later operating systems.  Students must access the program with IE 7 and later browsers.There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection (Broadband Internet connection is highly recommended). In addition you will need to have Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, Flash Plug-in and a QuickTime plug-in on your computer (all available through free downloads).

Gatlin International will provide the required textbooks for this program. You'll receive the following textbooks:

• Paralegals Handbook
• Legal Research How to Find the Law
• The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law