This course introduces students to the principles of tort law, covering negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability, while emphasizing practical skills in legal research, case analysis, and document preparation. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: LAW R104. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: PLS R102.

This course surveys immigration in the United States and how the paralegal supports the immigration attorney. Topics covered include: visitors for business and pleasure, temporary visas, employment based preferences, asylum, and citizenship. Also covered will be representation before Department of Homeland Security agencies. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: LAW R104. Recommended Prep: LAW R102. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: PLS R122.

This course will introduce the student to print research in a law library and computer-based legal research methods, focusing on Federal and California constitutional, statutory and common law in encyclopedia, restatements, model statutes, legislative materials, articles, and other secondary sources of exposition and analysis. The course will also cover critical reading, principles of legal construction and interpretation, and drafting basic legal documents including case briefs and legal memoranda. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C10001H. Recommended Prep: LAW R101. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: PLS R104.