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2.00 Credits
(2 Credit Hours) This course sets forth the scope of paralegal employment including on-the-job realities of the occupation, ethics, and the language of the law office. The numerous skills required to be successful are examined by introducing students to legal terminology, judicial and legislative systems, professional responsibility, interviewing and factual investigations, and law office management. Prerequisites: ENG 131
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2.00 Credits
This course sets forth the scope of language in the law office, carefully examines its numerous skills, and promotes a sense of confidence in the various writing activities of a law office. Prerequisites: LGA 120 Co-requisites: BBA 110, BLW 253, and ENG 131
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces legal bibliography and library tools and teaches the basic skills of legal research and the techniques for legal writing. Through a series of progressively complex exercises, students develop their ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate factual information and legal thought. Prerequisites: LGA 121
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to orient students to the laws and regulations in Michigan regarding paralegals, attorneys, and non-attorney employees in the legal industry. Students study portions of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, the unauthorized practice of law, attorney-client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, attorney advertising, and the various roles non-attorney employees perform in the legal industry. Emphasis will be on professional and ethical responsibilities. This course will include lecture, class discussion, and legal research. Co-requisites: ENG 131
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) This course provides an understanding of trial practice in both civil and criminal trials beginning with a review of the preparation of the basic pleading necessary to institute and respond to a civil law suit and the necessary elements of a criminal complaint, warrant, and grand-jury indictment. The course focuses on the discovery process under both the state and federal court rules. Prerequisites: LGA 121, completion of or concurrent enrollment in LGA 122
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of the basic provisions of wills and trusts and their effect on the distribution of assets. Prerequisites: ENG 131 and LGA 121
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of general divorce procedures beginning with the pre-commencement interview to determine underlying problems of the parties and possible solutions and to collect pertinent data regarding property, custody, support, or other relief available. Procedures that are introduced include commencement of various actions, functions of Friend of the Court, miscellaneous motion procedures, and order preparation and enforcement. Additionally, marital counseling, support actions, and paternity actions are introduced. Prerequisites: LGA 121, completion of or concurrent enrollment in LGA 122
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) This course provides information and procedures with respect to the administration of the estate of a decedent from the time of the notification of death through the final distribution. Included is an examination of court procedure, forms, and documents. Consideration is also given to the tax aspect of estate administration and to client contact. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LGA 122
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2.00 Credits
This course presents the principles of property law with particular emphasis on the types of property, property rights, landlord and tenant rights, easements, and bailment. This course is designed to give students a general understanding of the property concepts that permeate the field of law. Prerequisites: LGA 121, completion of or concurrent enrollment in LGA122
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3.00 Credits
This course explains the various forms that a business association may take, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, and incorporation. The structure, power, formation, registration, rights, and liabilities to the public of each type of association are included. This course surveys the theory of taxation behind each business association and its ramifications on ownership. Prerequisites: LGA 121, completion of or concurrent enrollment in LGA 122
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