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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide training in the practical aspects of the law of business organizations. It begins with the most simple form of business enterprise, the sole proprietorship, progresses through general partnerships and limited partnerships, and dwells upon the most complex business organization, the corporation. Corporate materials are discussed chronologically as they will usually be met in practice. Corporate characteristics, formation procedures, financial structure, meetings, dividends, share ownership, amendments, and dissolution are discussed in depth. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the paralegal to computer applications in a law firm, bank, corporation or other legal settings. Topics will focus upon explanation and illustration of computer hardware, software and peripherals as well as on-line research systems. Students will be introduced to various software, including litigation support, word processing, trusts and estates, real estate and corporate. Other areas of study will include database management, electronic spreadsheets and related research technology. Intensive Values: Computer Literacy
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to general contract law concepts and the Uniform Commercial Code. The basics of creating a contract - offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity, legality - are studied as are the means by which contracts are terminated and disputes are handled. Topics include purchase and sale agreements, security agreements, basic financing, consumer protection, and the purchase and sale of corporate assets and securities. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
This course examines criminal law and procedure, emphasizing Massachusetts and federal law. The categories of crime, as well as the requisites for crime and criminal defenses, are introduced. The class will pay particular attention to the practical aspects of how a paralegal assists a lawyer in a variety of tasks. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the relationship between families and the law. Topics will include: the legal definitions of marriage and family; the rights and obligations among family members, including parent-child relationships, divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and child support; and the government's role in marriage and family life. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the principles of real estate law. Modern day estates in land and types of ownership will be discussed, including fee simple, joint tenancy and condominium law. Real estate documents will be introduced in the order in which they are met in a typical single-family real estate closing, including the offer, the Purchase and Sale agreement, notes and mortgages, types of financing arrangements, title examinations, title insurance documents, settlement statements and more. Foreclosure law will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
The first part of this course deals with the procedures and substantive law of wills and administration of estates and trusts. Civil commitment, guardianship, and conservatorship will also be discussed. An overview of federal and Massachusetts estate and gift tax procedures will be included. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the essential ethical principles and professional codes which regulate legal professionals. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing how these general principles are applied in a legal office. Specific principles that will be covered include the unauthorized practice of law, client confidentiality, conflict of interest, setting legal fees, responsibility for holding a client's funds, advertising legal services, and client solicitation. The course will also cover how attorneys and paralegals are disciplined if they violate their professional codes. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) or higher placement and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103)
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6.00 Credits
The internship program provides a supervised practicum experience in law. Interns will spend 6 hours per week at their assigned internship position and attend a weekly one hour seminar at the college. Weekly classes will review law office procedures, employability skills, ethical issues in the legal workplace, and selected topics in law. Students may be assigned to criminal or civil areas of law. All interns will be supervised by attorneys and will be responsible for performing work traditionally assigned to paralegals such as researching state and federal law (statutes, regulations and cases), responding to client requests for information, and coordinating responses to public agencies and private law firms. Internship opportunities exist within the MCC Law Center, the District courts, and law offices approved by the program director. This course is strongly recommended for all students planning to seek paralegal employment upon graduation. Prerequisite: PAR 110 (PL1105) or permission of instructor. Intensive Values: Values/Ethics/Social Policy; Computer Literacy.
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3.00 Credits
Building on students' research skills, this course requires independent research of a legal issue using online sources and research methods. Students prepare written materials including a memorandum analyzing a legal issue. Emphasis is placed on developing organized research methodology using the most current online sources available, developing an analytical writing style and on editing for clarity and conciseness. Prerequisites: PAR 110 (PL 1105) and ENG 101 (EN 1103) or permission of Instructor.
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