Legal Assistant (LGL)

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

LGL-152 Legal Research & Writing II, 4 cr.

An advanced application of the legal research and writing process with an emphasis on writing persuasive memoranda and briefs.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

LGL-250 Family Law, 3 cr.

Study of law and procedures relative to marriage, dissolution and adoption.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

LGL-775 Evidence/Legal Interviewing/In, 1 cr.

Provides an overview of how evidence is gathered and used in a civil case.

 

LGL-776 Legal Authority and Research, 1 cr.

Provides the student with skills needed to conduct legal research.

 

LGL-777 Computers/Legal Writing/Appellate Proced, 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.

 

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.

 

LGL-941 Practicum, 4 cr., 6 cr.