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Paralegal Course: Criminal Law

Course Description: If you are a paralegal with an interest in criminal law, you'll want to know that the demand for this specialized expertise is soaring! Consider this advanced paralegal course to learn more about trial preparations and procedures. Learn about the criminal justice system and its components as well as your multifaceted role as a paralegal. You'll become familiar with specific elements of crime, including homicide, assault and battery, arson, burglary, embezzlement, and extortion. You'll be challenged to apply legal reasoning skills to realistic case scenarios, analysis problems and other exercises. You'll also explore ethical concerns and performance standards.

Textbook: Criminal Law and Procedure: A Systems Approach, 3rd Edition, 2006, by James W.H. McCord and Sandra L. McCord. Paperback edition. ISBN 1-4018-6564-X

Tuition: Cost is $349.00. Tuition includes textbook, Blackstone's exclusive Study Guide and access to Online Student Center.

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