Course

by achieving a minimum of 80% on Research on the Internet (ROI) assignment

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a Quick Quiz

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you define paralegal using the American Bar Association definition

you explain the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as a paralegal

you summarize several specialties for paralegal practice

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you describe several ethical models

you explain the importance of a code of ethics

you describe the disciplinary procedure for attorneys who violate the code of ethics

you locate and familiarize yourself with the code of ethics governing attorneys in Wisconsin and the unauthorized practice of law statute

you explain the most important ethical requirements under the model rules of the American Bar Association

you locate recent ethics opinions promulgated by the American Bar Association

you locate recent ethical decisions from the WI Supreme Court involving the Office of Lawyer Regulation

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you diagram the American legal system

you explain the functions and jurisdictions of the Federal and State courts

you explain how laws are made

in a summary observation of a trial, write about observed courtroom procedures

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you distinguish between criminal and civil law

you diagram the general procedures for criminal and civil cases

you identify criminal and civil components of fact situations

in a summary observation of a trial, write about observed courtroom procedures

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you provide proper citation for reported State and Federal cases

you prepare are brief statement of the facts of a case

you identify the issue or issues presented for decision by the court

you prepare a statement of the courts decision of the issue(s) including the Courts rationale for its decision

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you distinguish among intentional torts, negligence and strict liability

you explain the elements of ten intentional torts

you describe Wisconsins system of contributory negligence

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you identify the elements of a valid contract

you use contract terminology effectively

you distinguish between enforceable and unenforceable contracts

you differentiate between the common law of contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code

you identify the requirements of a valid offer

you explain the circumstances under which an offer terminates

you describe legal consideration

you list those who would be considered legally incompetent to contract

you distinguish between voidable and void contracts when legal capacity is lacking

you identify situations in which agreements violate statute or public policy and are unenforceable

you explain how contracts terminate and the defenses to contract breach

you identify the remedies available when a lawsuit is brought in breach of contract

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit examination

by achieving a minimum score of 80% on a unit vocabulary exam

you analyze a basic Wisconsin residential apartment lease

you analyze a basic Wisconsin automobile purchase contract