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  • LW 302: Introduction to Criminal Law and Procedu

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    The course provides students with an overview of the New York State Penal Law and how cases are handled in the criminal courts. The distinctions between criminal and civil law are studied. Special emphasis is given to the roles of law enforcement agencies, the courts, lawyers and paralegals. Course topics include crimes against persons and property, criminal responsibility, defenses, rights of the accused, pre­trial hearings, trials, sentencing and appeals. Students will engage in a hands-on collaborative project involving the rights of the criminally accused culminating in a mock hearing in class.
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  • LW 303: Advanced Legal Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    Students will develop advanced legal analysis and writing skills to complement the basic legal writing and research skills introduced in Legal Research. Special emphasis is given to analyzing authorities, briefing cases, synthesizing sources, interpreting primary sources, applying legal reasoning, organizing and drafting legal memoranda and correspondence. A review of basic legal research skills is offered to assist students as warranted.
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  • LW 308: Estate Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    This course surveys the procedures utilized and the law of estate administration with special emphasis given to the role of paralegals. The course examines what comprises the decedent’s estate, probate and non-probate assets, wills and intestacy, the Surrogate’s Courts Procedure Act, including probate proceedings, the legal concept of acting in a fiduciary capacity, estate taxation and administration, and estate planning.
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  • LW 309: Business Organizations Law

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    This course is comprised of a study of various business organizations including the sole proprietorship, general and limited partnership, limited liability companies, not for profit, and the business corporation. The course will highlight the distinctions between these types of business organizations and emphasize the substantive and procedural operations of the business corporation. Practical applications include statutory analysis, preparation of corporate documents and relevant legal research.
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  • LW 310: Administrative Law

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    Students will learn the basic concepts of administrative law including the expanding role and authority of the paralegal in the administrative agency adjudication process. Students will study both formal and informal advocacy techniques, including representation of clients before administrative bodies. The regulatory review process will be explored. Students will engage in a hands-on collaborative project involving the adjudication of a Social Security disability case culminating in a mock hearing in class.
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  • LW 312: Environmental Law

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    The course gives an overview of the history and development of U.S. and N.Y. State environmental law. The course will focus on the desired knowledge base and administrative tasks performed by paralegals in agency proceedings and litigation.
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  • LW 315: Labor Law

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    Students will learn the fundamentals of the US Federal and New York State labor laws with special emphasis on the principles of employment and labor law applicable to private and public employers in New York State.
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  • LW 317: Business Law II

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    A continuation of the study of law begun in BUS 217, the content of this class includes many subjects tested on the Regulation portion of the CPA examination. Topics include in depth analysis of the various forms of business organizations including general and limited partnerships, corporations and LLCs; Uniform Commercial Code subjects such as commercial paper, secured transactions and sales; and other areas of law including bankruptcy, debtor/creditor relations, product liability, estate and trust law and real property.
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  • LW 320: Intellectual Property Law

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    Students will be provided with an overview of the various intellectual property disciplines, including copyright, trade secret, trademark and patent laws. Students will learn basic searching techniques for trademarks, patents and copyrights. Practical exercises will include searching internet sites for patent and trademark information to introduce students to the role of the intellectual property paralegal. Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in legal specialty courses or upper division status or permission of department.
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  • LW 330: Immigration Law

    3.00 Credits
    Hilbert College

    The continued expansion of international enterprises and increased mobility of people, goods, and services between international lines has made immigration law essential to citizens and businesses in the global community. This course will examine the laws, agencies, and procedures used in processing temporary and permanent residency visas for families and employment. Special emphasis will be on the paralegal’s role. Students will learn how to prepare various applications, petitions, and related documents, as well as learn substantive immigration law.
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