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3.00 Credits
This course will allow students to further develop the basic litigation skills acquired in PARA 1103. This course will allow a student to participate hands-on on the preparation necessary for trial. The course will also emphasize complex litigation and the role of the paralegal in managing the flow of information and documentation typically found in such cases. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA 2203, PARA 2205, and PARA 2209.
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3.00 Credits
This hands-on course will allow students to use the skills acquired in PARA 1105 to prepare and review more sophisticated and complex legal documents. Students will gain additional expertise in electronic legal research. This course will require extensive out-of-class library and research time. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA 2203, PARA 2205, PARA 2209, and six (6) hours of ENGL.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on drafting skills and the procedural rules and statutes governing state and federal civil courts. It is designed to take the student through all facets of a case: the initial client interview, the initiation of a case (or alternative dispute remedies), preparation of pleadings and discovery, motion practice, drafting of settlement and trial documents, and the appellate process. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on federal and state legal research utilizing law library books, online databases, the Internet, and CD-ROMs. Students will learn citation skills and draft memoranda based on case law and statutes. This course will require extensive outof- class library time. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the criminal justice system and related statutes and constitutional issues. Students learn procedural rules and become familiar with and draft pleadings filed in criminal court by prosecutors and defense attorneys. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches the law of business entities, including sole proprietorships partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. Student draft incorporation documents and use the internet to incorporate a business. Students also obtain a thorough understanding of contract law, including the elements of a contract, defenses and remedies. Emphasis is placed on practical considerations, especially drafting and interpreting contracts. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to computer basics, hardware, and software. Students gain practical experience working with software applications, such as litigation support, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA 2203, PARA 2205, PARA 2209
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the buyer-seller relationship, title examinations and title insurance, document preparation, and filing procedures. Students prepare a closing statement and draft other documents needed to prepare for a real estate closing. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches students to learn about the documents filed in bankruptcy court by attorneys representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases. In addition, the course will discuss collection remedies on judgments obtained in civil court by secured and unsecured creditors. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA 2203, PARA 2205, and PARA 2209.
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3.00 Credits
A minimum of 150 hours of on-the-job paralegal or other substantive law-related training in an approved work situation. Students work an average of 10-15 hours each week. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 75% of all Paralegal career courses and program approval.
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