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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts of bankruptcy law and procedure with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include individual and business liquidation and reorganization. The student will define and properly use terminology related to bankruptcy law; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to bankruptcy; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in bankruptcy law; and draft documents commonly used in bankruptcy law. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include pretrial, trial, and post trial phases of litigation. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to civil litigation; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to the civil litigation and applicable court rules; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in civil litigation; and draft documents commonly used in civil litigation. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course provides an overview of the United States Constitution and its articles, amendments, and judicial interpretations. Topics include separation of powers, checks and balances, governmental structures and process, and individual rights in relation to government. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to constitutional law; locate, describe and analyze other sources of law relating to constitutional law; and analyze the U.S. Constitution and its amendments. Three lecture hours each week. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts of contract law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to contract law; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to contract law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to contract law; and draft documents commonly used in contract law. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts, and probate administration with emphasis on the paralegal's role. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to wills, trusts, and probate administration; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to wills, trusts, and probate administration; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to wills, trusts, and probate administration; and draft documents commonly used in wills, trusts, and probate administration. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formal and informal marriages, divorce, annulment, marital property, and the parent-child relationship. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to family law; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to family law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to family law; and draft documents commonly used in family law. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 hours in the program including LGLA 1303 and LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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1.00 Credits
One hour credit. This course provides a review of the mandatory and optional topics covered in the Certified Legal Assistant Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter areas covered in the Certified Legal Assistant Examination. One lecture hour each week.
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1.00 Credits
One hour credit. Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate verbal and written communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Prerequisites: LGLA 1303, 1307, 1345, 1351, 2303, 2309 and 2313 or permission of the instructor. Minimum six hours per week practicum and lecture one hour per week.
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2.00 Credits
Two hours credit. Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate verbal and written communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Prerequisites: LGLA 1303, 1307, 1345, 1351, 2303, 2309 and 2313 or permission of the instructor. Minimum thirteen hours per week practicum and lecture one hour per week.
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