ODW26C19 – CP® Review – US Legal System
This session provides those preparing for the Certified Paralegal Exam with a review of the US legal system.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: This session provides those preparing for the Certified Paralegal Exam with a review of the US legal system. It will cover the branches of government established by the US Constitution, the concept of federalism, the sources of law and types of authority in the US, the structure and function of courts, and the concepts of jurisdiction and venue.
Course Year: 2026
Presenter Biography: Deana M. Waters, ACP, brings a blend of legal and educational expertise to her work. She holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Montana and a Master of Education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). For 15 years, she worked as a paralegal specializing in civil litigation, family law, and workers’ compensation. Deana earned her Certified Paralegal (CP®) designation in 2005 and her Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®) credential in Discovery in 2007. She began teaching at UAF in 2006 and has led the Paralegal Studies Program since 2015.