PRLGL 215 - Business Organization And Practice

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Illinois Central College

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Description:

Prerequisite: PRLGL 110 and BUS 215 or department approval for AAS students and PRLGL 110 or department approval for post degree certificate students This course is intended to provide a guide to knowledge and practical exercises in the paralegal's function in the day-to-day legal representation of business clients. The course focuses on simulated activities expected of a paralegal in a law office environment and discussion of the substantive law and procedural tasks involved in the formation and maintenance of various business entities and related business transactions. The course is presented by way of class discussion and related simulations and class assignments focusing on corporate formation, financial structure, meeting shareholders' rights and liabilities, changes in corporate status, as well as on such related topics as trademark registration, file maintenance, and drafting business transactional documents. The first portion of the course focuses on organizational matters with a focus on the creation and organization of a state-specific resource binder in which the student will adapt checklists to meet state requirements, as well as compile relevant state statutes, frequently used telephone listings, filing fee information, and state-specific forms. The second portion of the course will focus on client matters.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.icc.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 694-5422

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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