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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOSC 1901. The basic methods and sources of legal research. Legislative, judicial, and administrative agencies' reporting systems and the distinctions between these systems. Primary and secondary research sources and the distinction between primary mandatory and primary persuasive authority are covered. Proper citation form, case briefing, session laws, codal compilations, digests, and other sources. Assignments using computer legal software such as Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw as well as basic Internet research.
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Louisiana law on marriage, marital regimes, marital property, community property, parent/child relationships, illegitimacy, paternity, adoption, dissolution of marriage by annulment, separation and divorce, and family law application by the Louisiana court system.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOSC 1901. Preparation for the paralegal student to assist in the litigation sequence. The fundamentals of state and federal civil litigation from the initial stage of data collection through the trial, terminology and practical procedures, and emphasizes the federal, state, and local procedural rules utilized in litigation. Development of pleading and discovery instruments. Experience in computer-assisted legal research tools is provided.
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A thorough consideration of the American Bar Association's "Codeof Professional Responsibility" and "Code of Judicial Conduct," thNational Association of Legal Assistants' "Code of ProfessionalResponsibilty," and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations'"Code of Professional Responsibility," as well as study of Louisiana'statutes on the unauthorized practice of law. A paralegal's conduct and responsibilities with attorneys, clients and other persons, emphasizing the paralegal's limitations in addition to overall legal ethical considerations. The consequences of the unauthorized practice of law.
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Residential and commercial real estate transactions. Case law and statutory law covering ownership of movable and immovable property, agency, purchase agreements, redhibition and title warranty, servitudes, successions, liens, mortgages, etc. are all covered from the aspect of paralegal duties and responsibilities.
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Prerequisite: SOSC 2005. A review of Louisiana substantive law relating to residential real estate and mineral law, its applications in the preparation of abstracts, compilation of information necessary for closing a sale of real estate, and preparation of preliminary abstracts of title. Students are required to conduct a title search and prepare the necessary documents for closing a sale of real estate.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to federal and state taxation, including income, estate, gift sales, and use taxes. Emphasis is placed on recent legislative developments and the preparation of returns and schedules, including the audit process, contesting procedures, and administrative procedures of the IRS.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of contracts, commercial paper, security rights, and laws and regulations governing financial institutions. Emphasis is on federal and Louisiana statutes and regulations governing lenders and loan terms. The course requires drafting a variety of agreements, letters, contracts, and other financing documents.
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3.00 Credits
The characteristics of sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships, and corporations is combined with a study of specific tasks such as inter-viewing business clients, drafting agreements, articles of incorporation, etc. Emphasis in on the role of the paralegal.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the substantive issues and practical procedures of the Medical Malpractice Act, covering those areas where a paralegal handles analysis of hospital/medical records, subpoenae and use of medical records in the discovery process, preparation of discovery documents, medical panel submission requirements, and other litigation.
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