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3.00 Credits
The rules of criminal procedure as developed by the United States Constitution and the State of Louisiana's Constitution, including arrest, interrogation, search and seizure, constitutional rules in the courtroom, grand juries, right to counsel, and order of criminal trials.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOSC 2005.The general rules of evidence as promulgated for the State of Louisiana in January 1989. Rules regarding hearsay, character evidence, evidence of other crimes, expert testimony, and types of evidence admissible and non-admissible in federal and state court systems, with special emphasis on paralegal trial preparation.
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3.00 Credits
Topic will vary from semester to semester. The course will concentrate on a particular area of legal practice. May be repeated once for credit.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOSC 2005. The logical and expressive skills necessary for effective legal writing. Emphasized are grammar fundamentals, stylistic strategies, logic and logical fallacies, in-depth case analysis, and preparation of legal memoranda. Exercises in use of computer legal software in case analysis, as well as extensive legal document drafting exercises.
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Prerequisites: SOSC 1901 2005 2011 2013 and 2907. Instruction in legal practice in a wide spectrum of on-the-job paralegal duties and responsibilities. Experience in routine work tasks performed by practicing paralegals, such as document production and management, client file organization and maintenance, court records filing, court record search and review, scheduling procedures for trials, hearings, discovery, calendar/docket control, tickler systems, and the inter-office memo system. Introduction to the use of computer legal and word-processing software in accomplishing these tasks. Problem-solving through the use of actual attorney assignments. Preparation of trial bench books and mock trial required.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOSC 2005. A course for paralegals focusing on obtaining and organizing client information, testament forms, Louisiana forced heirship laws, testate and intestate successions, including an in-depth study of substance and procedure, administration of estates, and Louisiana inheritance taxes, with an introduction to Federal Estate Tax and an introduction to the Louisiana Trust Code. Research assignments using traditional and electronic resources.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare paralegal students to assist attorneys representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy. Emphasis on procedures and their practical applications, including but not limited to, interviewing clients, preparing and reviewing schedules, preparing and filing claims, and motions. The course reviews the U.S. Trustee System and the federal bankruptcy code including amendments and related provisions.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SOSC 2907 and 2011. An introduction to substantive Louisiana tort law with emphasis on the elements of intentional torts, negligence, products liability, defenses, and damages. Practical and procedural applications to assist in either defense or plaintiff personal injury litigation.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOSC 2005. An introduction to substantive, procedural, and practical aspects of maritime personal injury practice for the paralegal. A study of the requisited of admiralty jurisdiction as well as an in-depth study of all substantive, procedural, and practical aspects of all remedies available in admiralty for personal injury jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the requisite elements of recovery pursuant to the Jones Act, warranty at seaworthiness, maintenance and cure, the general maritime law, wrongful death, the Longshore Harbor workers Compensation Acts, as well as all available avenues for contribution and indemnity and all defenses available to admiralty claims.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SOSC 1901 2005 2011 2013 2907 3001. An advanced course which focuses on litigation support concepts with handson instruction and practice in Summation, an automated litigation support program.
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