Communication and Writing 1

This course is designed to provide students with the foundation in communication skills necessary to succeed in the paralegal program as well as in their careers as paralegals. The principles of writing and editing will be examined and utilized to enable students to produce error-free, final copy documents. Basic writing skills will be developed through comprehensive in-class grammatical exercises, assignments, and tests. Summary writing skills, which are essential in the legal environment, will be examined and practiced in lab exercises and group presentations. The McGill style of legal documentation will be introduced to students.