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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the development of fundamental skills needed to research and analyze legal problems, with an emphasis on electronic legal research skills. Emphasis is placed on researching, analyzing and writing about more advanced legal problems. Students spend time in the law library. Prerequisites: CIS 1103, LGS 1103, LGS 1203 and PLG 1103. (3 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers tort law and includes topics of negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, product liability, personal injury, litigation and insurance. Investigation, legal interviewing, pretrial preparation and settlement of tort cases are covered. Prerequisites: LGS 1103, LGS 1203 and PLG 1103. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course builds on the analytical and writing skills introduced in Legal Research and Writing I and II. The course includes an introduction to appellate advocacy and researching applicable appellate rules, with concentration on preparation of an appellate brief. Prerequisites: LGS 1103, LGS 1203, PLG 1103 and PLG 1203. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a case method analysis of landmark Supreme Court decisions addressing basic criminal rights and procedures, First Amendment freedoms, the 14th amendment, Congress, the presidency and federalism. Prerequisites: LGS 1103, LGS 1203, PLG 1103, PLG 1302, PLG 2403 and POLS 1310. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the field of administrative and public law. Emphasis is placed on powers and procedures of governmental agencies. Prerequisites: LGS 1103 and LGS 1203. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of bankruptcy law with an emphasis on practical aspects of the process. Students learn to draft the necessary documents for filing a bankruptcy. Prerequisites: LGS 1103 and LGS 1203. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This is an intensive study of civil procedure and includes the study of federal and state rules. Emphasis is placed upon the functions and duties of the legal assistant in the litigation process, with special attention paid to the interviewing of clients, drafting of pleadings, writing of motions and discovery documents, and preparing and filing of other legal documents. Prerequisites: LGS 1103, LGS 1203, PLG 1103 and PLG 1302. Recommended corequisite: PLG 2803. (3 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers professional conduct for attorneys, the client-lawyer relationship and the confidentiality of information. Special focus is given to the Arkansas Model Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys as well as limitations on what the paraprofessional may do. Prerequisites: LGS 1103 and LGS 1203. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers real property and common types of real estate transactions and conveyances. Preparation of legal instruments including deeds, contracts, leases, deeds of trust and mortgages are studied. Prerequisites: LGS 1103 and LGS 1203. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers legal issues in family relations, including the formation and dissolution of marriage, marital property, child custody and support and other related matters. Students draft appropriate legal documents. Prerequisites: LGS 1103, LGS 1203, PLG 1103 and PLG 1302. (2 credit hours)
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