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Foundations of Legal Communication & Research

LAW-40079

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential communication skills required in a law office environment. Students will develop both written and oral communication abilities, crucial for effective practice in the legal field. This course will also include an introduction to legal research concepts.


 

Course Format

This is a Live Online Synchronous course, with web-based class lectures scheduled to meet at published dates and times.  UCSD Extended Studies operates in Pacific Standard Time and therefore all class meetings and deadlines are held to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Attendance is required for all meetings, regardless of the time zone in which you reside.  

Course Information

Live Online
3.00 units
$595.00
Notes: Please Note: This course should be completed PRIOR to taking Legal Research & Analysis (LAW-40003).

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Section ID:

188231

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

The Little Book on Legal Writing 2nd
by Dworsky
ISBN / ASIN: 0837705606

Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals 10th
by Deborah E. Bouchoux
ISBN / ASIN: 9781543847581

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/26/2025

Note:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published dates and times (PST). Attendance is required for all meetings. You will have access to your online course on the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
3/24/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
3/31/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4/7/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4/14/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4/21/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4/28/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
5/5/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
5/12/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
5/19/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Katherine Wilkins, CLAS

Katherine Wilkins, CLAS

Executive Director, Dysimmune Neuromuscular Diseases Foundation

Kate Wilkins, CLAS, has over 40 years experience as a traditional paralegal and 20 years as a paralegal educator. She is currently the Executive Director of the Dysimmune Neuromuscular Diseases Foundation. She also has Legal Connection, and is a past director of the National Association of Legal Assistants and the Hawaii Association of Legal Assistants.

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