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3.00 Credits
Introduces procedural concepts of civil litigation and pretrial practice. Covers the rules of pleading and process, discovery, and motion practice. Reviews concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties, statutes of limitation, and res judicata, and the ethical duties of competence and diligence. Emphasizes applied professional skills and practice in Alaska. Legal specialty course.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Examines state and federal rules of evidence; sources and scope of privileges; techniques, ethics, and management of case investigation; and discovery processes and problems. Emphasizes professional skills development, Alaska law, and electronic discovery. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Prior completion of LEGL A367 is recommended.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes nature and function of the law of torts, workers' compensation, and liability insurance in the United States, as well as the role of the nonlawyer legal professional in tort litigation and workers' compensation claims. Includes ethical issues in tort, workers' compensation, and insurance cases. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Completion of LEGL A356 is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Explores legal issues arising in the delivery of health care services, including the physician-patient relationship and standards of care, individual and institutional liability, patient privacy and medical records security, insurance and Medicare, managed care and access to care, federal and state regulation of health care providers and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licensure, staff privileges, and medical ethics. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Completion of LEGL A356 is recommended.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Explores the application of research skills to a problem in the law. May involve research assistance on a faculty research project or independent study. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. May not repeat or replace material in an existing legal studies course. Registration Restrictions: Faculty approval
Prerequisite:
LEGL A356 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Examines civil liberties in the United States with emphasis on the First Amendment, discrimination, the right to privacy and criminal justice. Focuses on Supreme Court cases and literature and considers various influences on legal analysis and judicial decision-making. Registration Restrictions: Completion of all GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing Crosslisted with JUST A443
Prerequisite:
JUST A315 UA D OR JUST A343 UA D OR PS A343 UA D
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3.00 Credits
Examines the theoretical bases of contemporary legal systems and judicial decision making. Explores the development of and interaction within major schools of legal theory. Topics covered include classical sources of legal theory, core and alternate approaches to legal theory, judicial decision-making, and theories of rights. Registration Restrictions: Completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing
Prerequisite:
JUST A110 UA C OR LEGL A101 UA C OR PHIL A201 UA C OR PS A102 UA C
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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 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 JUST A485.
Prerequisite:
JUST A110 UA D OR LEGL A101 UA D
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3.00 Credits
Addresses advanced litigation processes and trial support. Includes alternative dispute resolution processes, case management systems, pretrial orders, pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, pretrial motions, jury instructions and selection, judgments and orders, and notices of appeal. Practice in Alaska and development of professional skills is emphasized. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: LEGL A356 is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C AND LEGL A367 UA C AND LEGL A377 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes advanced legal concepts and the role of the nonlawyer in administrative law, business organizations, contract law, torts and workers' compensation, estate planning and probate, and property law. Emphasizes applied paraprofessional skills in legal research, fact analysis, and drafting legal documents. Legal specialty course. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.
Prerequisite:
LEGL A101 UA C AND LEGL A215 UA C AND LEGL A356 UA C AND LEGL A367 UA C AND LEGL A377 UA C
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