Introduces students to the technical skills required for working in a legal office or other legal environment. Instruction includes legal terminology, document format and preparation, and procedures as applied to a legal office. Credit based on achievement of competency goals. Pre-requisite: Admission to Legal Assistant program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 12
Looks at multiple areas of law and the legal terminology relevant to each area.
Credits: 3
Instruction and intensive practice in transcription procedures. Students will produce mailable legal documents and correspondence from voice transcribers. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Credits: 1 - 3
A survey of the history, description, and role of legal assistants and paralegals and the professional rules of conduct that govern their work with lawyers.
Credits: 3
An introduction to the American legal system and the role the law plays in society. Course will focus on the following areas: Foundation of American Law, Dimensions of Public Law, and Dimensions of Private Law.
Credits: 3
Students will learn to identify, locate, and properly cite primary and secondary authority. The course will examine both on-line sources and sources available in a law library. Recommended pre-requisite: ENGL 101 or GNBPT 122 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Study of Bankruptcy Act relating to filing and completion of bankruptcy and wage earner proceedings.
Credits: 3
Field experience in a local law-related office providing supervised training in legal tasks.
Credits: 1 - 6
Course includes an introduction to the American legal system and contract, consumer, personal, criminal, real and personal property law, torts, the court system, and contemporary legal problems in the business environment.
Credits: 3
Continuation of skill development begun in LAWPT 173 with emphasis on formatting and producing documents and correspondence in various areas of law.
Credits: 3
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 12
Credits: 1 - 6
The principles and theories of the law of real estate will be studied. In addition, the students will have a "hands-on" opportunity to study the procedures and documents necessary to apply such theory to assist a lawyer practicing in the field of Real Estate. Pre-requisite: LAWPT 230 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Students will study the principles of criminal law, criminal procedures, the criminal justice system, and the US Constitution and how they relate to one another. Also, students will gain an understanding of the importance in representing and/or prosecuting the criminal client.
Credits: 3
In-depth study of the first phases of the civil litigation process from the legal system through filing a civil lawsuit and conducting investigations. Overviews of trial and post-trial procedures are also provided. Throughout the course the students will build proficiency in the specific competencies required of them as a member of the legal team.
Credits: 3
The course continues the students' in-depth education in the civil litigation process from motions practice through post-trial procedure. Throughout the course the students will build proficiency in the specific competencies required of them as a member of the legal team.
Credits: 3
Continuation of LAWPT 230 with an emphasis in legal writing. Pre-requisite: LAWPT 230 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Designed to give students an overview of the theory and principles in this area of the law. The course will look at the requirements and formalities of drafting and executing wills and trusts and will provide students with an understanding of the probate process.
Credits: 3
Study of the substantive and procedural law surrounding the five major business structures: sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Emphasis is placed on organizational structure and the manner in which business organizations are formed, operated, maintained, and dissolved. Pre-requisite: LAWPT 230 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
This course examines the area of family law, including divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship, and court procedures. In addition, students will prepare a variety of legal documents necessary in working with a family law attorney.
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the law of torts. This area of the law is concerned with an individual's rights with regard to civil wrongs. Pre-requisite: ENGL 101 or GNBPT 122 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Course includes an introduction to the American legal system and contract, consumer, personal, criminal, real and personal property law, torts, the court system, and contemporary legal problems in the business environment. Students enrolled in this course will be required to complete more complex topic exercises in addition to a final research project.
Credits: 3
Field experience working as a paralegal in local law offices or other law-related environment. Pre-requisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 12
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 6
Credits: 1 - 12
Credits: 1 - 6