LAW 156 - Specialized Document Preparation and Theory

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into a Legal Education program. Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160, keyboarding skills; basic knowledge of WindowsTM and word processing; typing speed of 50+ words per minute are highly recommended. Comment: LAW 156 may not be audited. LAW 156 is an introductory course focusing on terminology, procedures, theory and specialized document preparation relating to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy; business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. This course includes hands-on instruction in the preparation of specialized legal documents using word processing software. Upon successful completion of LAW 156, the student should be able to: Apply principles of preparing specialized legal documents pertaining to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy, business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. Identify the basic procedures involved in preparing specialized legal documents pertaining to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy, business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. Define legal terminology pertaining to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy, business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. Use word processing software to prepare specialized legal documents. Apply word processing functions to the production of specialized legal documents such as the use of autocorrect, auto text, using columns to create captions, redline/strikeout, etc. Proofread and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Recognize, evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in the production of specialized legal documents.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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