Welcome!
PLEG 100 Introduction to Legal Studies
Introduction to me and the course
Hello and welcome to Introduction to Legal Studies.
My name is Stephanie Huffnagle and I will be your instructor this session. I have experience working in the civil litigation field as an attorney. I also have experience working as a law librarian and a paralegal instructor. I love to travel (that's me in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the picture to the right!) and watch reality TV. I look forward to meeting you all and working with you through the course.
In this course we will look at the organization of the federal and state governments and court systems, as well as the procedural steps involved in litigating a dispute. This class will introduce you to legal ethics, legal research, critical thinking, and legal reasoning. We will also explore the role of paralegals in the legal system.
First thing's first...
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My contact info
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I maintain virtual office hours through G-chat (InstructorHuffnagle@gmail.com) Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern. You do need a Google account to access this chat. You can learn how to set up a Google account here.