| LAW 202 is designed to sharpen verbal and written communication skills, interviewing techniques, and negotiation and advocacy strategies. Body language and beginning and advanced interviewing techniques will be covered. Dealing with different types of clients, including an emotional client and a reluctant client, will also be included. Negotiation, informed consent, and the authority to negotiate will be taught, as well as negotiation differences between large and small cases. In the advocacy area, direct and cross-examination techniques will be covered. Administrative hearings will be covered as paralegals can play an active role in advocacy in administrative hearings. Role playing and critical analysis will be used to assist in the development of appropriate skills. |
Class Details
Credits: 3
Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal program; and a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 111 or a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 136., Coreq: -
Courses: LAW (LAW)
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