Recent SemestersSummer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000, ENGWR 480, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course introduces the American legal system, covering its historical roots, court structures, lawmaking processes, and key legal fields. Students learn the role of paralegals and ethics in legal practice, the basics of legal research and writing, and the essentials of civil and criminal law. 