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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the ethical dimensions of paralegal practice. Topics will include the regulations and ethical guidelines applying to lawyers and paralegals, the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, advertising and solicitation, fees and client funds, competence, special issues in advocacy and professionalism. Substantial class time will be spent debating hypothetical factual situations presenting common and various ethical dilemmas.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic domestic law. This course will include techniques of interviewing; overview of the laws of divorce; alimony; child custody and property division; and preparations and trying of divorce cases.
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3.00 Credits
A general view of legal principles of partnerships and corporations, together with classroom discussions by a paralegal on his/her role in a corporate law practice. Course also covers the principles and elements of contract law along with typical forms.
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1.00 Credits
This course is for paralegal majors who are in their second year of taking paralegal courses. It is only offered in Summer Semester. Through professionally supervised work at law firms, government agencies, courts, corporate offices or legal services, skills learned by the student in the classroom will be applied to working situations. The one credit hour of field placement involves a minimum of forty-five hours of on-site paralegal work and at least two classroom sessions. Placement cannot be guaranteed.
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3.00 Credits
The study of rules and procedures in the Bankruptcy Court, including the preparation of schedules and filing for various types of bankruptcy.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to provide the paralegal student with a basic understanding of tort law. This will include understanding intentional torts, negligence and its elements, strict and products liability, malpractice, business torts, and defenses thereto. The student will learn how to investigate and prepare a tort case from initial injury through the final appeal. These goals will be accomplished by a combination of reading, class presentations, and “hands-on” practice using real-life examples. Special attention will be paid to the skills most often needed by paralegals in the area of tort law.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of labor and employment law. The student will learn about the nature of the employment relationship; the employment at will doctrine and exceptions to that doctrine; the relationships among employees, employers, and labor unions; the sources of law governing employment and labor relationships; collective bargaining; unfair labor practices; labor contracts; employment discrimination; and the applicable procedural law governing the resolution of labor and/or employment disputes. On a practical level, students will learn to investigate a labor or employment case, file applicable documents with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or National Labor Relations Board, and assist in the litigation of said matters. Special attention will be paid to the skills most often needed by paralegals in the arena of employment and labor law. Dual credit will not be awarded for PARA 2111 and PARA 3211.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on Georgia real estate laws; estates in land; various types of concurrent ownership of land; encumbrances and liens; types of deeds and other conveyance documents; types of loans and security instruments; buyer-seller relationships; title examinations and title insurance; HUD I Statement, document preparation and filing procedures.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the ethical dimensions of paralegal practice. Topics will include the regulations and ethical guidelines applying to lawyers and paralegals, the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, advertising and solicitation, fees and client funds, competence, special issues in advocacy and professionalism. Substantial class time will be spent debating hypothetical factual situations presenting common and various ethical dilemmas.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of labor and employment law. The student will learn about the nature of the employment relationship; the employment at will doctrine and exceptions to that doctrine; the relationships among employees, employers, and labor unions; the sources of law governing employment and labor relationships; collective bargaining; unfair labor practices; labor contracts; employment discrimination; and the applicable procedural law governing the resolution of labor and/or employment disputes. On a practical level, students will learn to investigate a labor or employment case, file applicable documents with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or National Labor Relations Board, and assist in the litigation of said matters. Special attention will be paid to the skills most often needed by paralegals in the arena of employment and labor law. Dual credit will not be awarded for PARA 2111 and PARA 3211.
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