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3.00 Credits
Explores history and nature of Alaska Natives' legal relationship with state and federal governments, issues of tribal sovereignty in the United States and Alaska Native self-government. Studies the history and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the operation of tribal courts in the United States with an emphasis on tribal courts in Alaska. Registration Restrictions: Completion of all GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing Crosslisted with LEGL A485
Prerequisite:
JUST A110 UA D OR LEGL A101 UA D
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Explores the application of research skills to the study of a problem in the justice field. May involve field research and related independent study. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission
Prerequisite:
JUST A110 UA B AND JUST A200 UA B AND JUST A201 UA B
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
A variable topics course which addresses current issues. Topics of national interest as well as those peculiar to Alaska will be included. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with a change in subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing.
Prerequisite:
JUST A110 UA D
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Specially arranged field experiences for advanced justice majors and paralegal certificate students. Designed to expand knowledge and skills through supervised placements in justice, law and governmental settings. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Approval by internship coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces legal processes in a democratic society. Emphasis on legal terminology, federal and state court systems, and judicial decision making. Introduction to basic concepts of contracts, torts, criminal law, family law and administrative law. Includes skills for conducting basic legal analysis.
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3.00 Credits
Studies legal ethics and the nonlawyer professional's role in a law office, corporate or public interest legal department, or government agency. Explores nature, scope and ethics of legal practice and the relationship of nonlawyer staff to lawyers, clients, the court system and the public. Legal practice in Alaska and the rules governing the unauthorized practice of law are emphasized. Foundational practice skills and principles of legal research and writing are introduced. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.
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3.00 Credits
Studies federal and state statutes and judicial doctrines governing familial relationships. Emphasis on marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property rights, adoption and child protection. The impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska family law is explored. Crosslisted with JUST A340
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA D OR JUST A110 UA D
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3.00 Credits
Examines elements and functions of substantive criminal law together with constitutional, statutory and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States. Includes federal and state law of crimes, defenses, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, identification, arrests and charging, right to counsel, right to jury, sentencing, and double jeopardy. Registration Restrictions: LEGL A215 recommended. Crosslisted with JUST A352
Prerequisite:
JUST A110 UA D OR LEGL A101 UA D
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3.00 Credits
Explores techniques of legal research, analysis and writing. Includes legal citation; researching judicial, statutory, regulatory, and secondary sources; research databases; fact pattern analysis; and technical rules of legal writing. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.
Prerequisite:
(LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C ) AND WRTG A111 UA C (AND WRTG A211 UA B OR WRTG A212 UA B OR WRTG A213 UA B OR WRTG A214 UA B OR ENGL A311 UA B OR ENGL A312 UA B OR ENGL A313 UA B OR ENGL A414 UA B OR ENGL A487 UA B )
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3.00 Credits
Examines fundamental principles of contract law, property ownership, debt formation and collection. Includes Uniform Commercial Code and Bankruptcy. Legal ethics, practice in Alaska and development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C
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