Law
LAW 1000 Introduction to Law & Ethics 3 Credits
Introduction to the work performed by legal assistants, regulation of the profession,
legal and paralegal ethics and professional responsibility. Organization
of legal institutions, introduction to legal procedure, survey of substantive law
areas of practice. Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010
LAW 1020 Law in Society 3 Credits
Law as a process through which social problems are addressed in the United
States. Introduction to the Constitution, and to its interpretation by the Supreme
Court in case law. Exploration of factors affecting decisions of lawmakers, both
legislative and administrative, and of law enforcement agencies. Introduction to
the adversarial system.
+LAW 1050 Legal Writing & Analysis 3 Credits
An exploration of the details of objective legal writing designed to prepare
students to articulate legal concepts and to draft documents in a manner reflecting
legal analysis; overview of the elements of legal memoranda; introduction to
reading and briefing legal opinion and persuasive writing. Prerequisite(s): LAW
1000 and ENGL 1010
+LAW 1060 Legal Research 3 Credits
A study of necessary materials for legal research, codes, reporter systems,
digests, practice manuals and Westlaw. Methods of legal citation are studied.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 and ENGL 1010
+LAW 2030 Property Law 3 Credits
A study of real estate transactions and conveyances, including deeds, contracts,
leases, deeds of trust and zoning. Drafting and recording of real estate
documents and search of public documents. An introduction to property law,
personal property issues and bailment. Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000
+LAW 2040 Estates & Trusts 3 Credits
A study of common forms of wills and trusts, analysis of administration of
estates by probate courts and the assistant’s role in preparation of legal documents
for planning and distribution of estates. Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000
+LAW 2100 Torts 3 Credits
Survey of state and federal law treating civil injury or damage to persons or
property; worker’s compensation; intentional torts; negligence; product liability;
malpractice; and wrongful death. Emphasis on the legal assistant’s role in personal
injury and worker’s compensation cases. Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000
+LAW 2110 Family Law 3 Credits
A study of substantive and procedural law relating to divorce, custody, support
and adoption and the assistant’s role in domestic cases. Prerequisite(s):
LAW 1000
LAW 2120 Criminal Law & Procedure 3 Credits
Survey of state and federal law of crimes and criminal procedure; the assistant’s
role in criminal cases. Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000
+LAW 2210 Litigation Skills I 3 Credits
Introduction to civil litigation procedures and practices in federal and state
courts; focus on practical law office skills, interviewing techniques and investigation
strategies; evidence; emphasis on the paralegal’s role in civil litigation.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 1050 and 1060
+LAW 2220 Litigation Skills II 3 Credits
A project-oriented course designed to require students to draft pleadings
and legal documents, including discovery devices, in conformity with state
and federal rules of procedure as well as local, state and federal court rules.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 2210
LAW 2300 Contracts & UCC 3 Credits
Fundamental principles concerning the formation, performance, and enforcement
of personal and commercial contracts; sales and secured transactions
under the Uniform Commercial Code; and overview of federal and state law
regulating consumer credit and collection procedures. Prerequisite(s): LAW
1000 for Paralegal Studies majors
+LAW 2600 Special Topics 3 Credits
Study and discussion of a selected topic in law. Content will vary. May be
repeated with program advisor’s consent. Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000
LAW 2620 Legal Clinic 3 Credits
Supervised practical experience in a legal clinic environment with classroom
instruction to support the clinical experience. Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 and
minimum 3.0 GPA in LAW courses and department approval Corequisite(s):
LAW 1060
+LAW 2800 Legal Internship 3 Credits
Part-time supervised work experience in a law-related environment in which
the student is assigned definite tasks and responsibilities. Individual conferences
and seminars are arranged instead of class attendance. Prerequisite(s): Completion
of 15 hours of LAW courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA in LAW courses and
second-year status and department approval
+Law specialty course
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