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3.00 Credits
This course in intended to provide the student with an in-depth exposure to and analysis of law pertaining to contract formation and the resolution of contract disputes. This course will also study Article 2 and 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code. Along with the principles of general contract law and Article 2 and 2A, the course will present the similarities and differences of general contract law and Article 2 and 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code of Navajo law. Prerequisites: ENGL 099 or APEN 0 85 and RDNG 113 or APRD 081. Corequisites: LEAS 120 and LEAS 121. Semester offer: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the Federal Rules of Evidence and an advanced learning experience in the application of the more complicated rules of evidence in the courts of New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. Introduces the student to admissibility of evidence by a study of all of the core evidence concepts with particular emphasis on relevance, hearsay and impeachment. Reference will also be made to opinion evidence, scientific evidence, and authentication. The course will also cover objections to evidence at the time of trial, at depositions, and at the point of answering discovery. Prerequisites: LEAS 122, LEAS 123, and LEAS 124. Corequisite: LEAS 219. Semester offer: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This is a capstone course designed to deliver basic trial advocacy skills together with the more advanced skills involved in analyzing, strategizing, and persuading. Knowledge and skills learned in the courses in American law, torts, legal writing, evidence, civil litigation, criminal law will be used and applied in this course. The course will introduce problems in the making and handling of objections and evidentiary issues, the effective introduction and use of exhibits, the impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, and the examination of expert witnesses will be addressed. The course will introduce students to trial practice on the Navajo Nation, including peace maker courts. Prerequisites: LEAS 122, LEAS 126 and LEAS 124. Corequisite: LEAS 128. Semester offer: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines federal bankruptcy law, rules and procedures, including Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Act. The course will be approached from the point of view of both the debtor and the creditor to include preparation and analysis of the various bankruptcy petitions and schedules. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Semester offered: On Demand.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the social philosophy underpinning the law governing domestic relations. The course will discuss court jurisdiction, pleading and practice before juvenile and domestic courts in state and Navajo Nation courts. The law office management of domestic relations cases will be introduced. Prerequisites: LEAS 120, LEAS 121, and LEAS 123. Semester offer: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the students to the practice of law concerned with the establishment and collection of creditor claims coming into the office. The process of complaint and document drafting, forum selection, obtaining and collecting judgments, accounting for sums collected, and the protection of a judgment creditor146s interests will be studied. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practice Act will be studied as it applies to attorneys and other third party debt collectors. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Semester offer: On demand.
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3.00 Credits
This course will deal with the legal and medical aspects of personal injury arising out of torts, workers146 compensation and social security claims. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Semester offer: On demand.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of federal and state law pertaining to the acquisition, ownership, development, production and use of oil and gas, solid minerals and water rights. Emphasis on determining ownership on the basis of federal, state and county records. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Semester offered: On Demand.
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3.00 Credits
Review of the historical development of American Indian and tribal law, treaties, the impact of American Indian citizenship, and the U.S. government's role in present American Indian law. Includes the study of significant court decisions and jurisdictional questions, both civil and criminal. Prerequisites: LEAS 121 and LEAS 123. Semester offer: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Covers supervision of personnel, the role of support staff in the law office, law office economics, basic computer technology, office equipment and supplies, office procedures, goal setting and budgeting, and general personnel procedures and practices. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Semester offer: On demand.
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