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1 cl hr, 1 cr The basic concepts of international law and trade are presented to enable students to assist in private practice and the courts. The rules and regulations affecting import of goods into the United States, the various forms and documentation necessary for handling Customs matters, import and export of goods, forfeiture and seizure of goods, trade practices and agreements and the judicial procedure followed in the review of matters involving international law will be covered.
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1 cl hr, 1 cr Provides a comprehensive study of the basic rules of admissibility and the purpose for which evidence is offered. Students become acquainted with evidentiary principles and how to gather information which is admissible at hearing or trial.
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1 cl hr, 1 cr Familiarizes students with the procedures to be followed once a judgment has been obtained. Emphasis will be placed on enforcement of judgments and the impact of federal law on this specialty.
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1 cl hr, 1 cr This course familiarizes the paralegal student with the basic aspects of sports law and entertainment law. It is a practical skills based course wherein students discuss current applicable case law and relevant legal issues surrounding this area of the law by reviewing contracts/waivers, statutes, collective bargaining agreements and the regulations of the NCAA.
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1 cl hrs, 1 cr This course will provide a legal and practical foundation in various aspects of housing law, including rent control, rent stabilization, security of tenure, types of tenancy, homelessness, eviction, disrepair and tenant insurance. These issues will be examined from the perspective of landlord and tenant.
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Examination of selected provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and administrative procedures as they relate to income taxation of individuals, corporations and estate tax returns. Methods used in preparing these returns. Explanation of types of incomes and deductions, capital gains and losses. Instruction on how to interview clients to get necessary information, maintain records and draft returns for the following taxes: corporate income; individual income; partnership income; estate, gift and trust. How to gather information for audits and review. This is not a tax preparer's course. Prerequisites: AAS degree with major in legal assistant studies or completion of 27 credits in legal specialty courses (or the equivalent)
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Role of the paralegal in gathering evidence to be used in evaluating and negotiating settlements and preparing for trial. Use of computers, investigative work and file preparation in litigation. Prerequisites: AAS degree in Legal Assistant Studies, or LAW 2403/LS 403 and completion of 27 credit in legal specialty courses
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Substantive and procedural law, and agency rules governing the broad area of labor-management relations in the private and public sectors. How private businesses and government employers deal with unions, unions' relationship with other unions, and the worker's relationship with his/her union and employer. Fair employment practices. Prerequisite: AAS degree in legal assistant studies (or the equivalent) or completion of 27 credits in legal specialty course
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Functions and responsibilities of a legal administrator. Basic management principles and theories applied to the solution of problems and attainment of goals in the law office. Office structure, staffing, employer/employee relations, timekeeping, office equipment, professional responsibility, job analysis and evaluation, fundamentals of motivation and problem-solving techniques and aspects of financial planning for the office. Prerequisites: AAS degree in legal assistant studies or completion of 27 credits in legal specialty courses
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Introduces the paralegal student to the basic concepts involved in bankruptcy law and the practical aspects of representing debtors and creditors within the bankruptcy system. Selected sections of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules of Procedure are covered. Students learn to prepare the forms, documents and schedules most commonly used in bankruptcy proceedings. Prerequisites: AAS degree in legal assistant studies or completion of 27 credits in legal specialty courses
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