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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours The use of the English language in the production of legal instruments. It includes using clarity and precision in the drafting and formatting of legal office documents, legal citations, trial court instruments and pleadings, appellate briefs, depositions, probate instruments and wills, bankruptcy schedules, incorporation documents, and many other such legal documents.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours Introduces students to the law library and methods of researching primary and secondary legal authority. They learn where and how to find answers to legal questions, how to read and analyze court opinions, and how to write and research through legal citations. Research will be conducted through computerized methods and will also include the use of codes, administrative regulations, reporters series, legal digests, encyclopedia, treatises and law reviews. Prerequisites: PLAW 1000, PLAW 1100
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours Students learn the role of legal assistants and paralegals in civil litigation. Emphasis is placed on the study of rules of civil litigation in Federal, State, and local courtrooms. It includes civil rules from the beginning with the complaint through the conclusion of a case. Students are required to prepare documents used in the civil litigation process. Prerequisites: PLAW 1000, PLAW 1100
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of the law relating to personal injury and damages to persons and property. Topics covered include intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, product liability, and worker's compensation. Particular attention will be given to the legal assistant's role in tort litigation. Prerequisites: PLAW 1000, PLAW 1100
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours Familiarizes the student with both substantive and procedural law relating to marriage, annulment, divorce, child custody/support, adoption, and related topics. Emphasis will be placed on the legal assistant's role interviewing and in drafting documents. Prerequisites: PLAW 1000, PLAW 1100
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours Covers the bankruptcy code and rules of procedure. Emphasis will be placed on the legal assistant's role in Bankruptcy practice including interviewing, preparing documents including Schedules for Chapter 7, 11, and 13, legal proceedings including filing, meeting of creditors, adversarial proceedings, and the final discharge. Also included are secured and unsecured creditor priorities, preferences, and fraudulent transfers. Prerequisites: PLAW 1000, PLAW 1100
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours Includes a study of real estate law including ownership of property, surveys and land descriptions, deeds, title examinations, title insurance, and real estate closing. Drafting and recording real estate documents and search of public documents will also be covered. Prerequisites: PLAW 1000, PLAW 1100
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 20+ Contact Hours Per Week Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to earn credit while gaining valuable on-the-job work experience (6 hours of co-op credit can be used as electives). Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to classic thinkers in political science, as well as essential concepts in Western political thought; topics include democracy, rights, sovereignty, republicanism, majorities and minorities. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills. Note: POLI 1111 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective. This course is part of the general education core.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to foundations and principles of American national government; Constitutional principles, functions, and administration of American national government, Congress, the Presidency, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. political system. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills. Note: POLI 1111 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective. This course is part of the general education core.
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