Apr 10, 2025  
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CPE - 135 Paralegal: Tort Law


The ‘Paralegal: Tort Law’ micro-credential confirms that the learner has the skills to understand the basics of tort law and assist attorneys with the investigation, litigation, and appeal of tort cases.


Earning Criteria:
To earn this micro-credential, learners must:

  • Successfully complete the certificate course with a passing grade
  • Recall the key concepts of tort law in Georgia
  • Specify how information that goes to prosecute and defend a tort case is obtained
  • Recognize how a paralegal assists an attorney with prosecuting and defending a tort case at various stages, including litigation
  • Describe how a paralegal organizes information in a tort case
  • Demonstrate how a tort case is worked from initial client contact through appeal of a verdict
  • Differentiate between intentional torts and negligence torts

Skill(s):
  • Tort Law

  • Legal research

  • Intentional Tort

  • Lawsuits

  • File Organization

  • Legal Document Revision

  • Legal Systems

  • Legal Support

  • Certified Professional Paralegal


Tags: #paralegal, #tortlaw, #legalassistance, #legalresearch
Status: Active



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