These learning outcomes are meant only as sample and are not representative of Santa Ana College's learning outcomes.
LA 300 Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
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1.
| define the role and functions of the legal assistant
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2.
| use basic legal terminology appropriately
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3.
| analyze a fact pattern
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4.
| research basic information in appropriate legal research sources |
5.
| integrate knowledge of ethical obligations into all aspects of practice
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LA 310 Civil Procedures and Litigation
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| identify the practical procedural aspects of litigation, such as proper parties, jurisdiction, venue, claims, pleading, defaults, statutes of limitations, and various other motions. |
2.
| compare and contrast the major duties and responsibilities of paralegals in various civil litigation practices.
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3.
| demonstrate the use of proper methods and forms to submit civil matters to the court system.
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4.
| identify ethical issues that arise in litigation.
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LA 314 Contract Law
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| analyze contractual disputes for the required elements of prosecution or defense.
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2.
| apply and interpret standard contract terms.
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3.
| prepare a draft of a valid and enforceable document meeting the client's needs.
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4.
| evaluate a contract as to sufficiency of required elements.
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5.
| draft effective contract clauses to meet client's objectives.
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6.
| describe common defenses to contract causes of action.
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Source: American River College
