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LAW 101 The Hawai`i Legal System (3)
3 hours lecture per week
Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ESL 100.
LAW 101 provides a general perspective of the legal system and a specific knowledge of the present and potential role of the paralegal as a part of that system. Students will be introduced to the functions of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches and the roles they play in the legal system. Operations of the courts, the legislature, administrative agencies, and public and private law firms will be covered. The paralegal’s role as a member of a legal team will be covered, as well as legal and paralegal ethical concerns and the future of the profession.
Upon successful completion of LAW 101, the student should be able to:
- Identify the state and federal Constitutions and the county Charters and their impact on the legal system.
- Identify the origins of law in the United States and the different areas of the law.
- Articulate the history of the paralegal profession, its present role, and potential future roles.
- Identify and avoid legally unethical situations on the job both from the attorney and the paralegal perspectives.
Course Syllabus
LAW 101
Syllabus (PDF)-Summer 2007 (sample)
LAW 101 Syllabus (PDF)-Fall
2009 (day class)