Course 1
Introduction to the Legal Profession
Meet the people who make legal work happen, learn what paralegals actually do, and map out realistic career pathways.
What you'll learn
- What a paralegal is and where paralegals work
- Attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants and legal secretaries
- Practice areas and law firm structure
- Core legal terminology and daily responsibilities
- Education, training and career pathways
Module 1
The Paralegal Role
- What Is a Paralegal?15 min
- Who's Who in the Law Office15 min
- Module 1 Quiz: The Paralegal Role
Module 2
Practice Areas and Career Pathways
- Practice Areas and a Paralegal's Day18 min
- Education, Training and Career Pathways15 min
- Module 2 Quiz: Practice Areas and Careers
Practical assignment
Career-Readiness Reflection
Graded by an instructor against a published rubric.