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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr A study of the procedural and substantive laws relating to the practice of criminal law. An understanding of how the criminal justice system operates: the roles of the various components of that system, law enforcement, prosecution, defense counsel, the courts and how the system acts upon the criminal defendant as well as victims of crime. Pre- or corequisite: LAW 1201/LS 201
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4.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 160 field hrs/semester, 4 cr Provides the qualified student with an opportunity to observe and gain practical experience in a legal setting under the supervision of an attorney. Students are placed in various law-related job sites such as law offices, corporations, judicial and administrative agencies. Students enrolled in LAW 2409/LS 409 must complete 160 hours of work experience. Additionally, students must attend and participate in weekly seminars to discuss progress in the field, workrelated problems and the integration of classroom instruction with practical application. Ethics and the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services will also be discussed. Students are instructed and assisted in the preparation of job applications, cover letters, résumés and the development ofinterviewing skills. Prerequisite: Must be in final semester of study for AAS degree or have completed 24 credits of legal specialty courses or department approval required
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr An overview of issues affecting the elderly, including Medicaid, Medicare, supplemental security income and social security and other entitlements, including their eligibility requirements. The course will include health care directives, supplemental needs trusts and a review of applicable laws pertaining to the elderly, including Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Proceedings. Ethical considerations involving the elderly will be discussed throughout the course.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr Review of terminology and fundamental concepts relating to state and federal regulation of securities offerings, markets and broker-dealers. Roles of the issuer, broker-dealer, attorney, accountant, underwriter and legal assistant in the process by which financial assets are offered for sale in the securities market. Preparation, procedure and approval of documents used in the offering of securities.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr Examines the role of the paralegal in the adoption procedure for private placement and agency adoptions, investigative requirements, parental qualifications, couple and singleparent adoptions, step-parent adoptions, grandparent adoptions, parental rights and the criteria for revocation of adoptions.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr This course introduces informationgathering techniques through investigation, including use of discovery devices, conducting interviews, developing sources and use of the internet.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr Students will concentrate on familiarizing themselves with the language and format of all labor, insurance and medical forms associated with filing a Workers' Compensation claim, pursuant to the law governing such claims. Attention will be given to the client interview as well as preparation of various documents and pleadings needed to bring a claim to the hearing stage of proceedings.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr A review of pension and profitsharing plans, with particular emphasis on federal requirements for qualified plans. The student will become familiar with plan and trust agreements, reporting and disclosure forms and other pertinent documents.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr An overview of current environmental law issues, including air and water quality, noise controls, solid and hazardous waste, medical waste, toxic substances and environmental impact review. The emphasis is on federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements and case law interpretation. The future direction of environmental law will be discussed.
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr An intensified study of the Uniform Commercial Code, the central law which governs business and sales transactions within the United States. The student will become familiar with the various regulations imposed by the Code. The form and other paperwork necessary to comply with this law, and the basic contract principles that underlie the use of the Uniform Commercial Code will also be examined. In addition, other laws which pertain to commercial transactions will be discussed where appropriate.
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