 Welcome to Unit 6 of PRDB 301, Introduction to Paralegal Studies. You have already learned about the American legal system, including its foundation, sources of law, and judicial structure and process. This is all important information, but now it's time to start learning about the nuts and bolts of legal practice. In this unit, you'll learn about some of the largest areas of law, tort law, contract law, property law, and family. To be an effective paralegal, you'll need to have familiarity with all of them. Don't worry if some of these terms are unfamiliar to you, we'll explain each in detail. After you get through this unit, you will have a strong sense of how the law operates in practice, not only in the legal system, but also in the various areas of law as practiced by lawyers and paralegals. In the next chapters, we'll introduce you to some of the skills and practices required to be a great paralegal. Good luck.