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3.00 Credits
The substantive goal of this course is to cover the basic principles of criminal law, including the common law of crimes as well as the Maine Criminal Code and the Model Penal Code. The methodological role of the course is that of statutory construction - the techniques of applying legislative enactments to varying fact situations in light of text, history, purpose and structural context. All of this will proceed with the underlying assumption that it is always necessary to judge rules of law according to their effectiveness and desirability. Prerequisites: Credit Hours:3 CR. HR.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a systematic study of the basic principles of real property law through explanation, discussion and problem-solving techniques. The course provides a decision-oriented approach to legal concepts, featuring student completion of a complete abstract of title at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds; real estate forms; and comprehension of relevant Maine statutes. Prerequisites: Credit Hours:3 CR. HR.
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3.00 Credits
Description: A survey of civil litigation issues covering the concepts and procedural rules designed to proceed from the initial client interview through trial. The student will gain a basic understanding of federal and Maine procedural rules and substantive law. In addition, the student will learn about the following: types of litigation, negligence cases, collection cases, commercial litigation, preparation of pleadings, discovery and settlements. Prerequisites: Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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This course examines the general theory and procedures, legal and administrative, employed in the preparation and handling of wills, trusts, and estates. This course will prepare students to understand the basic concepts in the field and be able to apply these concepts to perform the tasks of a probate paralegal. Prerequisites: Credit Hours:3 CR. HR.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces manual legal research including understanding legal citations, primary and secondary authorities, federal and state reporters, shepardizing, and other research tools. Use of the Penobscot County Law Library is mandatory. Finally, students will explore the basic of legal writing including legal correspondence and legal memoranda. Prerequisites:PL100 Credit Hours:3 CR. HR.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course is intended to provide the opportunity to offer introductory courses in paralegal studies that would not normally be a part of the Husson curriculum. As such the topics will depend upon the interests of students and faculty. Prerequisites: Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Topics may vary from year to year, but will generally include a detailed treatment of defamation and privacy, and the torts relating to the intentional infliction of purely economic loss. Contemporary issues in the law of negligence (i.e. liability in negligence for purely economic loss; actions for wrongful birth and wrongful life); and new applications of the law of trespass, with implications for civil liberties and privacy; for regulating non-consensual medical procedures; and for intervening in abusive domestic relationships. Prerequisites: PL205 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Family law covers all major subjects from marriage through divorce and from child support through child abuse and neglect. The main purpose of this course is to introduce major terms, topics, and issues. Prerequisites: PL205 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course is designed in response to an area of the law that is growing, and offers students practical instruction to assist in their future job placements. The course treats the full range of modern dispute resolution from inaction through mediation, arbitration, litigation and private judging. Looking at the full range of conflict resolution options, class inquiry will focus on the selection of the appropriate resolution process for a given case. Class discussions and problem solving will follow a concept-example, concept problem, and concept example-problem format. Prerequisites: PL100 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course will cover the nature of the ethical responsibilities of a paralegal working in a law office, as well as the limits on independent practice. It will cover the Maine Code of Professional Responsibility as well as the ABA Model Rules and Code. Prerequisites: PL100 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.
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