Business Law
Teacher – E. Chinea – N107
Conference – 1st Period
Email – HChinea@lcisd.org
Course Specifics:
Grade Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance is recommended
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the paralegal career field and the paralegal’s role as a professional
member of the legal team. Furthermore, the student will be introduced to the American legal system, civil
litigation, criminal law and procedure, the appeals process, and a variety of pertinent substantive legal
topics. Legal procedures are presented in real-world context with a basic introduction to the skills
required of a successful paralegal professional, such as legal vocabulary, critical thinking, interviewing,
investigation, legal research, law office operations, and technologies. Throughout this course an
emphasis will be placed on legal ethics, professional regulation, and current trends and issues in the
paralegal field.
Curriculum Goals
 Students will identify different types of law, courts, and regulations in the judicial system.
 Students will identify the principles of contracts in business.
 Students will explain personal property.
 Students will identify the concept of sales in the context of business law.
 Students will research negotiable instruments.
 Students will analyze the concepts of agency and employment.
 The student will identify the different types of business organization.
Teaching Strategies
Lecture/Teacher led discussion, question/answer, video, and presentations
Resources
Textbook, article review, CNN Student News, Shark Tank/Undercover Boss
Major Grades:
Weighs 50% of average, at least three are taken each nine weeks
Unit tests, Application tests, Projects
Daily Grades:
Weighs 50% of average, at least six are taken each nine weeks
Computer activities, Current Events, Quizzes
Supplies:
Pen
Paper
Folder
½ inch Binder
1 Ream of Copy Paper
1 Box of Tissues
Hand Sanitizer