| LAW 101 |
Introduction to Paralegal Studies |
| This course introduces students to the basic
legal principles, practices, and procedures used in the
paralegal profession. Topics include an overview of
substantive areas of law, as well as law office and
courtroom procedures. Students are also introduced
to legal research and writing skills. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 123 |
Interviewing & Investigation |
| This course will provide the paralegal student
with a
practical understanding of, and hands-on experience
in, the skills and techniques of obtaining information
with specific emphasis on client and witness
interviewing. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. Prerequisites: LAW 101 and LAW 255. 3 credits |
| LAW 201 |
Business Law I |
| An introduction to law and court systems, crimes,
and
torts. Most of the course deals with contractual
relationships, including general contract law, sales of
goods, and warranties. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 203 |
Cyber Law |
| Computer technology has changed laws relative
to the acquisition of information and doing business in
cyberspace. This course explains and discusses the
legal issues arising from that change, including
contracts and torts related to the Internet, intellectual
property rights, protected speech, and privacy rights
of the Internet user. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 207 |
United States Judicial Systems |
| This course studies the federal and state courts.
Topics
include the role of the judicial system in society, the
structure of the court systems, and how judicial
decisions are made. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 209 |
Real Estate Law |
| This course provides a practical understanding
of the
basic legal principles related to real estate and the
practice and procedures involved in conveyancing. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG 101. 3 credits |
| LAW 210 |
American Constitutional Law |
| The Constitution and the Supreme
Court are studied through history and politics of key constitutional
cases.
Special attention is given to the nature and source of
judicial power. The organization, jurisdiction,
procedures, and restraints upon courts, particularly the
U.S. Supreme Court, are considered. The
establishment of judicial review and its function
through time, federalism, due process, equal
protection, and the incorporation of the Bill of Rights
and civil rights and liberties are studied. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 215 |
Legal Research & Writing |
| Students learn how to analyze a legal problem and
how to find and interpret case law and statutes
applicable to the problem by using primary and
secondary reference materials and law finders.
Students will be required to write legal memoranda
using the law found through their research.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 6 credits |
| LAW 220 |
Litigation & Procedure |
| The student learns civil procedure and the role
a
paralegal plays in litigation by taking a mock case
through each stage of litigation beginning with a
client interview to the enforcement of a judgment
after trial. Students will draft documents involved in
litigation. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. Prerequisite: LAW 101. 3 credits |
| LAW 221 |
Comparative Legal Systems |
| This course provides an introductory level exploration
of the diverse legal systems used in various countries
around the world. By understanding the similarities
and differences in the systems used in the various
countries, students will develop a greater appreciation
for the diverse approaches to law, and a better ability
to assist a lawyer in representing clients who are from,
or are involved in transactions and events occurring in,
other countries. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 225 |
Family Law |
| This course provides students with the general
understanding of the law and procedure involved
in separation, divorce, child custody, support,
cohabitation, and paternity cases, with an emphasis
on the preparation of the forms and documents used
in divorce practice. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 230 |
Estate Administration |
| This course provides students with a general
understanding of the law and procedure involved in
the administration of testate and intestate estates,
wills, estate tax and probate court procedure.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 235 |
Law of Business Organizations |
| The student will learn the procedure and basic
legal
concepts involved in the formation and functioning of
sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 245 |
Administrative Law |
| The student will learn the legal concepts and
procedures involved in state and federal
administrative agencies' legal proceedings.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 250 |
Bankruptcy Law |
| The student will learn the basic legal concepts
and the
procedures involved in personal bankruptcies and
business reorganizations. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 255 |
Legal Ethics |
| This course is designed to introduce and familiarize
the
student with the basic ethical requirements of the
practice of law and how those requirements relate to
the paralegal's participations in the practice of law.
The student will learn the rules of professional
responsibility and how the rules apply to a paralegal's
relationship to clients, adversary parties, attorneys,
courts and the general public. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
| LAW 260 |
Environmental Law |
| This course is an elective for paralegal majors
designed to provide students with an overview of
government policy relating to environmental law and
an overview of the statutes and regulations enacted
to promote environmental protection. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG 101. 3 credits |
| LAW 297 |
Paralegal Internship |
| This course will provide an opportunity
for the student
to observe and participate in the practice of a law
firm, government agency, or court, under the
supervision of an attorney in practice. Prerequisite:
LAW 215, LAW 220, and LAW 255. The student must
also meet the college-wide requirements for
internships. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENG
101. 3 credits |
