This comprehensive paralegal studies course covers the core legal subjects and professional skills required for a successful paralegal career. Students will develop foundational knowledge across multiple areas of law, master legal research and writing techniques, and build the practical skills needed in today’s law firm environment.
Topics covered include legal terminology, ethics, research methods, legal writing, civil litigation, criminal law, contract law, torts, real estate, family law, estate planning, employment law, bankruptcy, ADR, legal technology, and advanced trial preparation.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Core Legal Subjects & Professional Skills29
- 1.1Advanced Trial Preparation – Depositions, Expert Witnesses & Trial Notebooks
- 1.2Legal Technology Platforms – Clio, PACER/CM/ECF, E-Discovery & Cybersecurity
- 1.3Bankruptcy Law Fundamentals – Chapters 7, 11 & 13
- 1.4ADR – Mediation, Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 1.5Employment Law – Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA & FMLA
- 1.6Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney & Probate Administration
- 1.7Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Adoption, Guardianship & Spousal Support in Nevada
- 1.8Real Estate Law – Deeds, Title, Mortgages, Landlord-Tenant & Closing
- 1.9Torts, Negligence & Personal Injury Law
- 1.10Criminal Law & Procedure – Constitutional Rights for Paralegals
- 1.11Contract Law, UCC Article 2 & Business Entities
- 1.12Legal Research Using Westlaw & LexisNexis
- 1.13Legal Writing Foundations & English Composition for Law
- 1.14ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct & NALA Code of Ethics
- 1.15Legal Citation (Bluebook) & Shepardizing/KeyCiting
- 1.16Legal Terminology & The Paralegal Profession
- 1.17Module 16 Quiz: Immigration Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.18Module 15 Quiz: Bankruptcy Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.19Module 14 Quiz: Real Estate Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.20Module 13 Quiz: Evidence & Discovery20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.21Module 12 Quiz: Administrative Law & Government Agencies20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.22Module 11 Quiz: Constitutional Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.23Module 10 Quiz: Property Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.24Module 9 Quiz: Tort Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.25Module 8 Quiz: Contract Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.26Module 7 Quiz: Family Law20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.27Module 4 Quiz: Legal Writing Fundamentals20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.28Module 1 Quiz: Legal Terminology & The Paralegal Profession20 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.29Module 5 Quiz: Civil Litigation Process20 Minutes5 Questions
- Module 2: Ethics & Professional Responsibility1
- Module 3: Legal Research Methods1
- Week 11: Legal Technology Skills — AI, Word & Excel for Paralegals4
Instructor
Jennifer is a first-generation Mexican-American and a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She first relocated to Las Vegas in 1997 and enrolled in & graduated from Rancho High School. Shortly after, Jennifer enrolled and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.
