Credits: 3 Credits (126 Clock Hours)
Self-paced: 4-month completion deadline.
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Delve deep into the realm of tort law with WOL-801, a course meticulously designed to furnish students with the foundational and practical tenets imperative for a thriving paralegal career. Through a blend of real-life cases, hypothetical scenarios, and cutting-edge online references, students not only grasp key concepts but also stay abreast of the latest tort law evolutions. To further hone practical skills, "Practice Pointers" and "Practical Ponderables" guide students in tasks such as drafting pleadings, orchestrating medical authorization requests, chronicling damages, crafting jury instructions, and collating trial exhibits.
Subjects covered include:
- Fundamentals of torts and distinctions from crimes and contracts.
- Navigating the initiation of complaints and respective responses.
- Elements of various tort actions like assault, battery, and trespassing.
- Evaluative criteria for a person's conduct reasonability.
- Professional standards of care.
- Differentiating between libel and slander.
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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.
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Advance your education with an accredited certificate program from Washington Technical Institute (WTI). WTI is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.
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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.