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10.00 Credits
This course is required for all students in the Paralegal Studies program. Students study the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct, the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, attorney advertising, and the various roles a paralegal plays in a law office. Students are also required to participate in at least ten hours of pro bono publico services. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or equivalent 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course includes the study of zoning, easements, leases, real estate contracts, real estate transfers and deeds. Special attention is given to the preparation of real estate contracts, closing statements, and other documents used in basic real estate transactions. Students also study title insurance and financing sources. This course is required for students in the real estate concentration. Prerequisites: LEGL 1040 and LEGL 1045 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course involves the study of traditional tort law and covers private or civil wrongs or injuries. Areas of study include intentional torts, negligence, appropriate standards of conduct and strict liability. Particular attention is given to the nature of personal injury litigation and its documentation and practices. This course is required for students in the litigation concentration. Prerequisites: LEGL 1040 and LEGL 1045 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course is required for all students in the Paralegal Studies program. It is designed to help the student develop skills for successful law office management. Course material includes human resource management, law office structure, basic financial management, and office communications. Prerequisite: LEGL 1040 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the development of fundamental principles in constitutional law and integrates the study of United States Supreme Court decisions. Course material includes judicial review, the concepts of federalism and non-federalism, the Bill of Rights and other amendments, and the powers of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the President. Prerequisites: LEGL 1040 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of administrative law through a study of the sources of administrative law, the study of administrative procedures, and the study of the relationship between judicial review and the administrative process. Course material also includes Tennessee Workers' Compensation law. Prerequisites: LEGL 1040 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the history and development of juvenile law, the impact of the law on minors as victims as well as law-breakers, and the contemporary juvenile justice system and its three major components of law enforcement, the juvenile court system, and corrections. Prerequisite: LEGL 1040 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of dispute resolution mechanisms used in the American legal system such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Students explore the various statutes, regulations and ethical standards applicable to alternative dispute resolution and learn the basic skills needed to work with parties in conflict. Prerequisite: LEGL 1040 with a 'C' or better 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with supervised work experience in a legal environment. Placement is made by the Office of Cooperative Education after all requirements for employment are met. The Paralegal Studies cooperative education coordinator acts as supervisor. The student utilizes knowledge gained in any or all of the concentrations to accomplish assigned tasks in a legal office setting. Prerequisite: Completion of two semesters of technical course work or permission of the chairperson 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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3.00 Credits
3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory Business, Career Stud, Technol College Paralegal Studies Department
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