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  • PLS 101: Introduction to Paralegal Studies

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Surveys the functions of law; courts and lawyers in modern society; analysis of the origin, training and role of the paralegal; professional responsibilities of the lawyer, outline of the fields and specializations within the practice of law; and instruction in legal research and writing upon a review of the sources and works of law. Students must take the Paralegal Studies entrance examination.
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  • PLS 102: Fundamentals of Legal Research

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Orients students to law library and various legal publications, treatises and other legal writings encountered in day-to-day practice of law. Emphasizes developing student capability to analyze, interpret and communicate facts, ideas and law through comprehension of legal research techniques. Prerequisite: PLS 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of program coordinator.
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  • PLS 103: Litigation

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in litigation. Analyzes civil procedure and instruction in preparation of documents used in lawsuits, covering pre-and post-trial matters, evidentiary problems and assistance during trials. Prerequisite: PLS 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of program coordinator.
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  • PLS 105: Family Law

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in family law. Examines domestic relations law with emphasis on marriage, divorce, annulment, separation agreements, adoption and other legal matters involving the family. Prerequisite: PLS 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of program coordinator.
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  • PLS 123: Real Property Law

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Provides historical study of common law estates and interests and statutes. Emphasizes the role of and relationship between the attorney and the paralegal in preparing the more common types of real property transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts and leases; drafting problems involving these various instruments; special research projects related to the subject matter, and a study of the system of recording and search of public documents. Students must take the Paralegal Studies entrance examination or have the coordinator's consent prior to registration.
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  • PLS 200: Probate

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in probate matters. Surveys the principles, history and sources of probate law; examines probate court forms and tax returns; and details instruction in gathering information and preparing documents for the paralegal's supervising attorney.
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  • PLS 201: Tort and Insurance Law

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in tort and insurance law. Studies basic tort and insurance principles, examines insurance claim procedures and pleading forms used in litigation of various actions.
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  • PLS 202: Estate Planning

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in estate planning. Examines common forms of wills and trusts; survey of legal principles applicable thereto; and instruction in draftsmanship of documents by the paralegal for the supervising attorney.
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  • PLS 205: Contract Law

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Surveys the principles, history and sources of contract law. Examines the elements of a valid, enforceable contract. Provides instruction regarding the drafting of contracts. Examines Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding the sale of goods. Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in contract law.
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  • PLS 206: Environmental Law

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Harper College

    Studies American environmental law. Students will learn about the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Endangered Species Act, wetlands, asbestos, and environmental racism. Emphasis is placed on the role of the paralegal in an Environmental Law issue. Ethical issues dealing with Environmental Law are also presented and discussed.
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