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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into a Legal Education program. Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160, keyboarding skills; basic knowledge of WindowsTM and word processing; typing speed of 50+ words per minute are highly recommended. Comment: LAW 156 may not be audited. LAW 156 is an introductory course focusing on terminology, procedures, theory and specialized document preparation relating to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy; business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. This course includes hands-on instruction in the preparation of specialized legal documents using word processing software. Upon successful completion of LAW 156, the student should be able to: Apply principles of preparing specialized legal documents pertaining to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy, business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. Identify the basic procedures involved in preparing specialized legal documents pertaining to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy, business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. Define legal terminology pertaining to real estate; wills, estates, and guardianships; bankruptcy, business organizations; family law; torts; and contracts. Use word processing software to prepare specialized legal documents. Apply word processing functions to the production of specialized legal documents such as the use of autocorrect, auto text, using columns to create captions, redline/strikeout, etc. Proofread and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Recognize, evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in the production of specialized legal documents.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 166 may not be audited. LAW 166 provides an overview of the substantive law of labor relations, the structure of unions, and the various means by which legal paraprofessionals can help to create a more desirable work environment for employees. Upon successful completion of LAW 166, the student should be able to: Identify the theories and policies behind the National Labor Relations Act and explain its history and application. Describe how standards for minimum working conditions are set and how those standards affect the working environment. Identify the function of labor unions in our 0 industrial society and the prospects of labor unions in the future as our industrial base evolves. Explain the theories and principles relating to the grievance process and how that process is protected and regulated.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 171 may not be audited. LAW 171 provides an overview of the fundamental legal issues and all accompanying form work for the areas of collection, bankruptcy, wage earner plans, and consumer credit issues. Upon successful completion of LAW 171, the student should be able to: Explain the issues and problems relating to consumers. Use the various specialized research tools to do legal research on consumer disputes. Describe all Hawai'i consumer laws or consumer related laws that are applicable in the settlement of consumer disputes. Select the appropriate remedy for the consumer once the applicable authority has been selected and located.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 176 may not be audited. LAW 176 provides an overview of the major legal issues of criminal procedure and substantive criminal law. Upon successful completion of LAW 176, the student should be able to: Describe how the Hawai'i Penal Code is interpreted and applied in various hypothetical situations. Describe the Hawai'i Rules of Court and know how the most commonly applicable rules are interpreted and applied. Explain the procedural aspects of Hawai'i's criminal justice system and the pitfalls raised by these procedural aspects in the course of criminal litigation. Define the fundamental aspects of prosecutorial discretion, plea bargaining, and negotiation involved in criminal litigation.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 181 may not be audited. LAW 181 provides an overview of the basic legal rights of the physically disabled, the mentally challenged, and the economically disadvantaged. Existing governmental programs at the federal, state, and local levels will be analyzed to determine what benefits are available and in what areas the existing programs are inadequate. Applicable rights stemming from the Constitution, statutes, and regulations will also be explored. Upon successful completion of LAW 181, the student should be able to: Explain the various areas of substantive law that bear upon issues affecting the disadvantaged; these areas of law include truth-in-lending, creditor-debtor, and consumer law. Describe the origin and procedures of the various public assistance laws in Hawai'i. Interview potential public assistance benefit claimants and describe techniques used to elicit information that will assist the claimant in obtaining benefits. Act as a legal representative in a hearing before a public assistance agency and be able to conduct direct and cross examination of witnesses, offer evidence into the record, and make opening and closing statements.
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3.00 Credits
1 hour lecture and 9 hours cooperative work experience per week Prerequisite(s): Paralegal program major; LAW 101; LAW 102. Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160; LAW 146. It is highly recommended that the student be in the last semester of the Paralegal degree program. LAW 193P is a cooperative education course involving an employer and the college that integrates 1 classroom learning with supervised practical experience. This course allows the student to apply paralegal skills learned in Legal Education courses in an actual legal office. This course also offers career guidance, including the preparation of resumes, employment interviewing techniques and job hunting skills. Upon successful completion of LAW 193P, the student should be able to: Obtain realistic work experience in a legal office to correlate with the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom. Display characteristics necessary for success in the present legal environment-sense of responsibility, independent judgment, growth in maturity, and human relations. Identify the philosophy and objectives of cooperative education. Prepare a job description for the cooperative training assignment. Compare classroom learning with the work experience and evaluate its benefits.
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3.00 Credits
1 hour lecture and 9 hours cooperative work experience per week Prerequisite(s): Legal Secretary program major. Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. It is highly recommended that the student be in the last semester of the Legal Secretary certificate of completion program. LAW 193S is a cooperative education course involving an employer and the college that integrates classroom learning with supervised practical experience. This course allows the student to apply legal secretary skills learned in Legal Education courses in an actual legal office. This course also offers career guidance, including the preparation of resumes, employment interviewing techniques and job hunting skills. Upon successful completion of LAW 193S, the student should be able to: Obtain realistic work experience in a legal office to correlate with the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom. Display characteristics necessary for success in the present legal environment-sense of responsibility, independent judgment, growth in maturity, and human relations. Identify the philosophy and objectives of cooperative education. Prepare a job description for the cooperative training assignment. Compare classroom learning with the work experience and evaluate its benefits.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 201 may not be audited. LAW 201 trains the student in analyzing the fundamental objectives of the management of a law office, the various machines used in a law office, basic indexing and filing principles, and accounting methods. It includes training in the development and use of systemization in the law office in the expectation of increasing efficiency to reduce legal costs. Upon successful completion of LAW 201, the student should be able to: Explain general management concepts and systems applicable to law practices. Orient and train new employees and understand employee motivation theories. Describe the various types of attorney fee arrangements and billings. List the factors to be considered in creating a reliable system for transmitting and filing legal documents and information pertinent to the law practice. Explain the operation and maintenance of the firm's law library. Design and implement an office procedures manual.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 202 may not be audited. LAW 202 is designed to sharpen verbal and written communication skills, interviewing techniques, negotiation and advocacy strategies. Role playing and videotapes will be utilized to assist in the development of verbal skills. Additional legal 2 research and writing for appellate briefs are incorporated. Upon successful completion of LAW 202, the student should be able to: Prepare for an interview. Obtain important facts and information from the interviewee. Deal with private and public agencies in obtaining necessary information. Identify and incorporate effective communication skills in interviewing. Present a case before an administrative agency.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into a Legal Education program; LAW 102. Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 203 may not be audited. LAW 203 trains the student in the proper language and format for the drafting of legal documents. Emphasis will be on writing memoranda after completing necessary legal research. Upon successful completion of LAW 203, the student should be able to: Draft a fact memorandum. Draft a demand letter. Draft the following documents: complaint, answer, and interrogatories. Draft a memorandum of law.
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