PALE 221 Tort and Personal Injury Law – 3 hours credit – A basic course in the substantive law governing compensation for injuries to property and to the person. Considered are intentional wrongs, negligence, malpractice, products liability and strict liability; invasions of personal integrity and emotional well-being; injury to tangible and intangible rights in property; liability insurance and alternatives; and damages. Other risk-bearing alternatives are considered and contrasted with the traditional common law theories
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Following successful completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
- Describe and explain the duties, responsibilities, and relationships of the paralegal.
- Understand, discuss, and identify the basic and in depth composition of various types of tort actions.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ethical guidelines for legal assistants.
- Demonstrate basic analytical skills in interviewing and investigation.
- Complete project requiring basic knowledge in legal research, legal writing, and computer literacy.
- Gain experience in and understand of litigation support.