CLUSTER
Business and Marketing
COURSE
Seminar in Courts and Legal Systems
WVEIS CODE
HU1031 (Human Services Cluster)
Course Description:
The Skill Sets in this course are representative of the basic knowledge included in a Career and Technical
Education/Business and Marketing and/or Human Services concentration. Incorporated into this course are
elements of court systems and practices necessary for a career in law and public safety. This course is
recommended as an Elective in the Administrative Support concentration.
SKILL SETS
Courts Systems and Practices
Legal Case Management
Legal Office Management
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Seminar in Courts and Legal Systems
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
1031.1
Performance Objectives
1031.2
1031.3
1031.4
1031.5
1031.6
1031.7
1031.8
1031.9
1031.10
1031.11
1031.12
1031.13
1031.14
1031.15
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
1031.16
WVEIS 1031
Court Systems and Practices
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
 the structure of the American court system.
 the roles of the judiciary.
 types of attorneys.
 courthouse dynamics.
 adjudication procedures from arrest to arraignment.
 bail.
 courtroom evidence.
 trial proceedings including the roles of major participants.
 jury practices including instructions and deliberation.
 verdicts and sentencing.
 probation and parole.
 collateral proceedings.
 victims’ rights.
Students will
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describe the various court systems for the federal government, states, and
sovereign partners.
 explain why federal criminal and civil cases are adjudicated in the different
courts.
 explain the jurisdictions of the following: military courts, federal courts, state
courts, military tribunals, justice, municipal and county courts.
 describe the process of how a criminal case is adjudicated from the first
appearance to the appeals process.
 describe the functions of various participants in the courtroom including the
judge, prosecutor, court clerk, court reporter, bailiff, defense attorneys,
witnesses, and victims.
 describe the types and roles of juries.
 explain the appeal process.
 explain types of evidence.
 identify rules of evidence.
 explain arrest and custody.
 examine pretrial proceedings including motions, hearings, plea negotiations
and pre-trial release.
 explain jurisdictional determination of cases.
 differentiate substantive and procedural law.
 review criminal and civil litigation process.
Legal Case Management
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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interviewing.
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Performance Objectives
1031.17
1031.18
1031.19
1031.20
1031.21
1031.22
1031.23
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
1031.24
Performance Objectives
 litigation review.
 research and preparation techniques.
 legal writing including citation.
 investigation.
 case management techniques.
Students will
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clarify the importance of good interviewing techniques to focus, test, and
expand on initial information.
 apply rules of English grammar to legal writing.
 explain proper citation formatting.
 discuss formatting differences with regulations, agency material, and
arbitration decisions.
 examine the structure of opinions and properly research and analyze cases.
 analyze the process and procedures of a lawsuit, including pleading, discovery
and litigation processes.
 investigate specialized legal office software for case management.
Legal Office Management
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
 types of law offices.
 the legal team.
 client relationships including conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
 office rules for professional behavior.
 policies and procedures for practice management.
 policies and procedures for facilities management.
 marketing.
 document maintenance and file systems.
 law libraries/references.
 supervision and office services management.
Students will
1031.25
1031.26
1031.27
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1031.28
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1031.29
1031.30
1031.31
1031.32
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explain the types of law offices and their services to clients.
review components of law office procedures manuals.
discuss ethical considerations or concerns in relation to the legal team, client
relations, and billing/fees.
investigate specialized legal office software for practice management
including timekeeping, billing, calendaring, etc.
examine procedures for file and library management.
investigate legal marketing plans.
analyze management styles.
examine methods for giving and receiving supervision.
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