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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: LEGA 100, LEGA 155 or PHIL 100, ENGL 150. This class is designed to introduce, explore and use the systems, methods and practical realities of both traditional and electronic legal research. The student will learn how a legal library is structured, what different resources are available for accessing the law and where to start the process of researching a legal issue. The twin goals of this class are: ( 1) to make the student intimately familiar with a legal library through realistic, hands-on exercises; and ( 2) to enable the student to begin to understand and apply methods of legal thought. Designed for the paralegal candidate.
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Prerequisites: LEGA 100, LEGA 105, LEGA 155 or PHIL 100, ENGL 150, ENGL 207. Sound legal writing is the culmination of effective and focused legal research. Accordingly, this class builds upon the legal research and legal-thinking skills introduced in Legal Research (Paralegal Studies 105). Through a variety of realistic and relevant legal writing projects, the student will gain an understanding of how strong legal research is translated into strong, efficient legal writing. These projects will include, at a minimum, legal memoranda, trial briefs and appellate briefs. Correct methods of citing legal authorities also will be stressed. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficient, flexible and accurate writing skills.
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3.00 Credits
(3 hours.). This course emphasizes legal writing and reasoning skills. Through the process of applying legal rules to specific factual situations, skills will be developed by the preparation of appellate briefs, memoranda of law and briefing cases.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and techniques applied in the valuation of real estate to arrive at an accurate estimate of the value. For the benefit of real estate brokers and salespeople, those engaged in the mortgage loan business, insurance and investors in real estate.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: LEGA 100, ENGL 150 or ENGL 207. This course emphasizes communication skills the paralegal must have to function. As a lawyer excels in written and verbal skills, so must the legal assistant excel. Interviews of clients and statements of witnesses are prepared by students under supervision. Demonstrated proficiency is required for successful completion.
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3.00 Credits
Law applicable to estates and trusts, designed primarily for the individual and for those such as insurance experts who must deal
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: LEGA 105. A continuation of LEGA 105 further developing research, writing and analytical skills.
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3.00 Credits
(3 hours.). Real estate as an investment; the work of the real estate broker and salesperson. Economic basis of real estate values. Development of real estate as a profession.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of real estate law designed for the person who has had no training in law. All phases of real estate transactions, including new developments, such as the open-end mortgage. For real estate brokers and salespeople, those concerned with the financing of real estate, investors in real estate, and promoters and developers of real estate.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes study of Missouri and federal civil procedures, trial preparation including discovery, trial and post-trial matters. Designed for the paralegal candidate.
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