|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program admission, PLS 101) Emphasizes competencies and concepts of civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Topics include: federal and state litigation; documents, exhibits, investigations, and interviews.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program admission; Corequisite: PLS 101) Provides a general framework of the substantive theory of wills, trusts, and estates. The student receives practical information to better enable him or her to assist in the drafting of wills and other documents, and in the probate and administration process. Topics include: wills, trusts, and powers or attorney; probate of wills and administra tion of estates; document preparation for other probate proceedings; general jurisdiction of the probate court; terminology of wills and estate practice; client interviews; and document preparation.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program admission; Corequisite: PLS 101) Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Additionally, emphasis will he placed on the fact investigation process. Topics include: concepts of tort, intentional and unintentional; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and business torts.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program admission; Corequisite: PLS 101) Introduces the student to common forms of law practice. The student will be exposed to methods of billing and time-keeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office manage ment. Topics include: forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsi bilities.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program admission; Corequisite: PLS 101) Emphasizes the formulation and operation of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, and corporations. Additionally, the course will include the exploration of basic concepts of agency law. Topics include: sole proprietorships, partnerships and joint ventures, corporations, tax implications of different organizations, professional associations and corporations, and agency concepts.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program admission; Corequisite: PLS 101) Introduces the student to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings and to the basic concepts of substantive contract law. Topics include: Constitutional Law and government regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, essential elements of a contract and related legal principles, and standard forms utilization
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: PLS 103; Corequisite: ENG 193) Continues to develop writing skills focusing on legal memoranda preparation. Additionally, students develop skills in con- ducting legal research. Topics include: legal bibliography and research methodology, legal memoranda preparation, and substantive law research.
-
12.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: All previous progam coursework) Focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: All previous program coursework) This course is designed for the student to learn about the docu ments filed in bankruptcy court hy attorneys representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases. In addition, the course will discuss collection remedies on judgment obtained in civil court by secured and unsecured creditors.
-
5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: All previous program coursework) This course is designed to teach students about the legal issues involved in the health care industry. The student will review contracts prepared by paralegals and attorneys for hospitals, doctors, and Health Management Organizations.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|