Full course description
Successful participants in these programs have already completed their Paralegal Certificate, have a degree in Paralegal Studies, or have substantive experience (at least 4 years) as a Paralegal. If you are seeking to complete a Paralegal Certificate program, please check out USF’s here!
*Fee does not include the cost of textbooks, approximately $400. Information on materials and ordering instructions will be emailed to registered students.
Description
The Employment Law course covers the history of employment law, labor and unions, ADA, sexual harassment, discrimination, age discrimination, and employees' rights. The text’s three-part structure breaks down the material in an easy to understand and manageable way: “Introduction to Labor and Employment Law” examines the historical development of labor and employment law in America alongside the nature of the employment relationship. “Labor-Management Relations in the Union Setting” shows how American labor law regulates labor-management relations and includes methods of selecting collective bargaining representatives, unfair labor practices by employers and unions, economic weapons in labor disputes and the formation and administration of labor contracts. “Employment Discrimination” deals with the various forms of discrimination and the methods and procedures of pursuing employment discrimination claims. Each chapter also features marginal definitions, fact scenarios illustrating the concepts, and questions about specific facts for the students to consider. A variety of forms are provided to the student to help understand processes and provide a ready reference.
Format
Convenient go-at-your-own-pace online format. No trips to campus. Each of these programs are designed to fit the lives of busy working professionals. Every participant is assigned their own judge mentor/facilitator. As long as participants have an internet connection, this program can be taken from anywhere in the world.
- Each Paralegal Specialty Certificate Program includes 2 required courses, and 1 elective course:
- Choose between Legal Ethics or eDiscovery (participants will be provided the option to choose their pathway and elective after registration)
- Go-at-your-own-pace format (access will be provided for 6 months)
- Registered participants will have access to:
- online lecture notes
- interactive exercises
- chapter reviews
- chapter analysis
- mock exams
Required Courses
- Employment Law
- Administrative Law
Elective Course(participants will be provided the option to choose their pathway and elective after registration)
- Legal Ethics
- eDiscovery