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LGL-111 Introduction Law and Paralegal,
3 cr.
An introduction to the legal profession with special emphasis on
the responsibilities of the paralegal. Students will learn the
core skills required of paralegals, including verbal and written
communication, critical thinking and analytical reasoning, and
investigation and case management. The course also addresses
the ethical obligations of paralegals.
(Formerly LA-114A)
LGL-140 Wills, Trusts and Estate Admin,
3 cr.
A study of wills, trusts, probate procedures, estate
administration taxes, and testate and intestate succession.
Students will learn how to draft basic wills, trusts, and
advance health care directives. Students will also learn how to
administer a typical estate.
(Formerly LA-214)
LGL-151 Legal Research & Writing I, 4
cr.
An introduction to the legal research and writing process with
an emphasis on writing case briefs and objective memoranda of
law.
(Formerly LA-124A)
LGL-155 Legal Writing and Drafting, 2
cr.
Detailed examination of the various types of legal documents,
their content and preparation.
(Formerly LA-222A)
LGL-180 Torts and Litigation, 3 cr.
A study of tort law, including negligent, intentional, and
strict liability torts. Students will learn how to draft
pleadings, discovery requests, and pretrial documents in tort
cases.
(Formerly LA-213A)
LGL-200 American Trial Process, 3 cr.
A study of the American trial process. Students will research,
prepare and present a hypothetical case to a judge and jury.
(Formerly
LA-133A)
LGL-205 Employment Law, 3 cr.
Study of what law applies to the Employment setting.
Introduction to Employment Discrimination, Whisteblower
Protection, Wage and Hours laws, Sexual Harassment, Worker's
Compensation, Employer Tort Liability, Unemployment Insurance,
and liability issues arising under OSHA, ERISA and other Federal
Statutes.
(Formerly LA-143A)
LGL-240 Civil Procedure and Practice, 4
cr.
A study of civil procedure using the civil procedure rules.
Students will learn how to draft demand letters, pleadings,
motions, discovery, and judgments. Students will also learn how
to prepare a small claims case.
(Formerly LA-224A)
LGL-250 Family Law, 3 cr.
Study of law and procedures relative to marriage, dissolution
and adoption.
(Formerly LA-122A)
LGL-771 Introduction to Criminal Law, 1
cr.
An in-depth look at criminal law and the real world of
prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work
closely with them.
(Formerly LA-171A)
LGL-772 Evidence Law, 1 cr.
As courts get more crowded, busy attorneys are relying more and
more on paralegals, legal secretaries and law clerks to help
them gather and evaluate evidence and prepare cases for trail.
This course will provide background information in these
exciting areas of law.
(Formerly LA-172A)
LGL-773 Legal Term/Process/Ethics/Tort,
1 cr.
Provides an overview of the American judicial system focusing on
the origins of American law and the litigation process.
(Formerly LA-173A)
LGL-774 Legal Documents and Analysis, 1
cr.
Provides an overview of common legal documents. You will
prepare sample documents and learn to analyze legal problems.
(Formerly LA-174A)
LGL-775 Evidence/Legal Interviewing/In,
1 cr.
Provides an overview of how evidence is gathered and used in a
civil case.
(Formerly LA-175A)
LGL-776 Legal Authority and Research, 1
cr.
Provides the student with skills needed to conduct legal
research.
(Formerly LA-176A)
LGL-777 Computers/Legal
Writing/Appellate Procedures, 1 cr.
This course explains how to use computers to assist in legal
research. You will practice your legal writing skills by
preparing a sample appellate brief.
(Formerly LA-177A)
LGL-778 Law Off Admin/Advocacy/Job Hun,
1 cr.
This course provides a look into the paralegal in the law office
and presents techniques for finding a job as a paralegal.
(Formerly LA-178A)
LGL-941 Practicum, 4 cr., 6 cr.
Supervised work experience in a law office, legal services
office or other law-related agency.
(Formerly
LA-235A/LA-238A)
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