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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of New Jersey school laws, the rules and regulations of the New Jersey State Board of Education, the functions of the State Commissioner of Education, and the relationship of school district organization to other units of government. Lecture [3.00].
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1.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the law concerning the rights, duties, and responsibilities of persons over the age of 60. Topics covered include incompetency procedures, guardianships and other protective arrangements, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term planning and strategies, protection of the assets from creditors and family members, health benefits, social security, and special estate planning for the remarried elderly. Lecture [1.00].
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the communications skills of writing, speaking, and listening, with particular applications to paralegals. Emphasis is placed on effective techniques to be used in interviews and meetings. Students learn how to prepare letters, memos, and reports. Oral presentations are included. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the Rules of Court for the New Jersey Court System as they relate to court processes and procedures including pleadings, depositions, interrogatories, summary judgment, appellate practice, and rules of evidence. Lecture [3.00].
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103, LGL-203, LGL-220.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the role of a paralegal in the public sector. Topics of discussion include ethics and litigation support including methods of investigating cases and of preparing legal memoranda and other legal documents. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00].
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of New Jersey real estate legal practice and procedures concentrating on such topics as conveyance, forms, and the theory and practice of real estate transactions. Sample cases are used to illustrate the paralegal's role in a real property conveyance. Students examine case studies and prepare a sample problem from contract to closing. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103, LGL-220, REA- 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of legal forms, procedure and practice for organizing a business entity, sale of a business, equipment leasing, and other commercial transactions. Students examine case studies and prepare a sample problem for sale of a business. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103, LGL-220.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the New Jersey law of wills, probate, and estate administration. Topics of discussion include the preparation of wills, probate procedures, and the preparation of New Jersey Inheritance and Federal Estate Tax forms. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103, LGL-220.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to New Jersey family law. Topics of discussion include divorce, annulment, equitable distribution of assets, child custody, alimony, and support and visitation of children. New Jersey forms and procedures are reviewed. Students examine case studies and prepare matrimonial pleadings and pretrial memoranda. Lecture [3.00].
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite[s]: LGL-101, LGL-103, LGL-220.
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3.00 Credits
This course is dedicated to the analysis and application of New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Law. Emphasis is placed on understanding New Jersey Statutes Title 15A. The course explores the effective and practical use of the nonprofit corporation from formation, application in business practices to dissolution. Students learn about formation, corporate powers, specific purpose nonprofits, tax aspects, boards, officers, minutes, registered agents, meetings and dissolution of nonprofits. Lecture [3.00].
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Prerequisite[s]: BUS-115.
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