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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts of environmental law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include terminology, creation of environmental law, and the application of statutes and government regulations to specific fact situations. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to environmental law; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to environmental law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to environmental law; and draft documents commonly used in environmental 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 tort law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to tort law; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to tort law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in tort law; and draft documents commonly used in tort law. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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Three hours credit. This course is a study of principles, methods, and investigative techniques utilized to locate, gather, document and manage information. Emphasis on developing interviewing and investigative skills to prepare the paralegal to communicate effectively while recognizing ethical problems. The student will conduct effective interviews with clients and witnesses in preparation for alternative dispute resolution and litigation processes; utilize multiple sources of information; and apply ethical standards in interviewing and investigation. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. Basic principles and structure of management, administrative and substantive systems in the law office. Includes law practice technology as applied to paralegals. The student will analyze the fundamental principles of management, administration and substantive systems of the law office; implement appropriate use of technology in the management and administration of the law office; apply management principles, technology; and ethics relating to law office operations. Three hours each week.
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Three hours credit. This course presents fundamental concepts of real property law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include the nature of real property, rights and duties of ownership, land use, voluntary and involuntary conveyances, and the recording of and searching for real estate documents. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to real property; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to real property; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to real property transactions; and draft documents commonly used in real property transactions. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. Basic concepts of business organizations with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include law of agency, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other emerging business entities. The student will correctly use terminology relating to business organizations; locate and analyze sources of law relating to business organizations; evaluate the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to the formation, operation, and termination of the various business entities; and draft documents required for the formation, operation, and termination of business entities. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. Procedures from arrest to final disposition, principles of federal and state law, and the preparation of pleadings and motions as applied to paralegals. The student will define and properly use terminology relating to criminal law; locate and analyze cases and statutes relating to criminal law; evaluate the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to criminal law; and draft documents commonly used in criminal law. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. Computerized research techniques and preparation of complex legal documents such as briefs, legal office memoranda, and citation forms. The student will analyze complex legal issues; apply effective research strategies to resolve those issues and report the results in an acceptable written legal format. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307, prerequisite LGLA 1303 or approval of the instructor. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. Alternative dispute resolution. Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in mediation. Include differences between mediation and arbitration, the process of mediation, and dispute resolution techniques. The student will compare and contrast various methods of alternative dispute resolution; apply negotiation and mediation techniques; and analyze ethical issues relating to alternative dispute resolution. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in LGLA 1307. Three lecture hours each week.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours credit. 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 of the instructor. Minimum twenty hours per week practicum and one lecture hour each week.
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