LA 300 - Introduction to the Law & Legal Assisting

Table of Contents:

Required Textbook

Prerequisite

Means of Communication

Schedule

Assignments

Grading Policies

The course will cover the lessons and activities listed on the Schedule and will include review of course materials, hands-on practice exercises, guided Skill Assessment activities, online postings/discussion, and theory quizzes and a final exam.

Required Text: The Study of Law: A Critical Thinking Approach, Katherine A. Currier and Thomas E. Eimermann, Aspen Publishers, ISBN #0-7355-5253-3

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Prerequisite: None, but it is highly advised that:

You have a reliable internet connection and have a back-up plan in case of technology failure.

Have a college-level understanding and use of written English.

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Means of Communication:

Because this is an online course, all communication (including instructor to student, student to instructor, and student to student) is through e-mail (iMail only) and discussion boards. The subject line of ALL emails sent to the instructor should begin with the acronym of this course, LA 300 Online, followed by a brief description of the content. All questions except those of a personal nature should be posted to the weekly discussion board. Please include your real name.  With over 200 students it is impossible for  me to remember everyone's e-mail 'handle,' even if we have communicated several times in one day.

You must go to the iMail webpage for information on how to make it work for you! This information is found at https://imail.losrios.edu/. 

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Course Materials:

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Schedule of Activities and Assignments:

·     The Schedule provided outlines chapters to be covered as well as due dates, test dates, and other information pertaining to this class. Information on this document is subject to modification as the semester proceeds.  Any modifications will be published on the 'Announcements' page of the course in BlackBoard. Due date and test date changes will be announced no less than one week before they are effective.  Assignments and tests will not be given any earlier than scheduled, their dates will only be made later than originally noted.

·     It is strongly recommended that you complete the practice exercises as you read through the chapter material.

·     Once you have finished reading the chapter and doing the practice activities, you should complete the Assignments indicated on the Schedule of Assignments and submit them to the instructor.

·     Quizzes will available online for a set time period only. They must be completed and submitted by the due date. Further instructions will be provided at a later date.

·     Late means any time after the date that the work is due. Late work will be accepted for three days after the due date but will be reduced to one half of the points earned. Late work will not be accepted if it is more than one week late.

·     See directions below for submitting assignments and other assessments.

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Submitting Assignments:

·     Students should submit assignments via the Digital DropBox on the Blackboard course website by 11:59 PM of the due date. 

·     Please put LA 300 online in the subject line of any e-mail you send me.  Not doing so may result in no response on my part.

·     To ensure there is no confusion about whose e-mail is being received, please also add your name in the subject line of the email.

·     For example: Your subject line should LA 300 online Susie Smith.

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Grading: 

Grades will be assigned based on the following points structure:

90-100% = A

80-89% = B

70-79% = C

60-69% =  D

Under 60% =  F

Attendance/Participation Policy:

·     For online students a class meeting will mean submitting assignments on time and participating in online discussions as appropriate.

  It is the student's responsibility to officially drop the class if that is their choice. The instructor will not drop students.