Law
9 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
LAW 100 Law and Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- LPPS 110
Overview of the legal system including the courts, participants and various sources of law in the American legal system. Review of the legal and judicial process in the United States covering the adversarial system, jurisdiction of federal and state courts, and the general process of judicial review. Explanation of different sources of law including statutes, court cases and administrative agency rules. Review of basic legal reasoning and introductory legal research methods. Examination of legal ethics. Introduction to substantive areas of law and the effect the law has in various groups and individuals in our system. (Same as PARA 100.)
LAW 105 Legal Environment of Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BUS 120
Fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions. Introduction to the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. (Same as BUS 105)
LAW 110 Legal Terminology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of terminology used in a law office and the court system.
LAW 120 Computers in the Law Office
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Exploration of technology utilized in a legal service office environment. Study of legal focused software and applications.
LAW 121 Legal Ethical Reasoning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- LPPS 120
This course provides an introduction to concepts and theories of ethical decision-making, moral conduct, obligation and permission, justice, responsibility, as applied to the Legal Profession. The course will explore the application of the California Rules of Professional Conduct as applied to the legal profession and society in general. (Same as PARA 121).
LAW 133 Legal Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Legal Spanish and English bilingual skills required for interpreters and translators to provide professional interpreting and translating services to law offices, courts, law enforcement, government, and other legal related business. Topics include proper translation of legal terminology, consecutive mode of interpreting in a legal setting, professional role, standards, code of ethics, documents, forms, court reporting, and legal cases. Students must be fluent in both Spanish and English (oral and written) to be confirmed by instructor with first assignment. (Same as BA 133).
LAW 143 Legal Interpretation and Translation Vietnamese/English
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Legal Vietnamese and English bilingual skills required for interpreters and translators to provide professional interpreting and translating services to law offices, courts, law enforcement, government, and other law-related businesses. Topics include proper translation of legal terminology, consecutive mode of interpreting in a legal setting, professional role, standards, code of ethics, documents, forms, court reporting, and legal cases. Students must be fluent in both Spanish and English (oral and written) to be confirmed by instructor with first assignment. (Same as BA 143)
LAW 170 Mock Trial
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to the structure and practice of the American legal system through the simulation of a courtroom trial. Students will actively participate as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors in mock trials to gain hands-on experience in trial procedures, legal research, case preparation, courtroom etiquette, and argumentation. The course emphasizes critical thinking, courtroom presentation, while offering insight into legal careers such as litigation, criminal law, and legal advocacy. Field trip may be required.
LAW 299 Work Experience - Law
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 54-216 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills in a field related to the students’ major so as to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience.