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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course introduces the paralegal student to the laws affecting immigration and the specialized technical vocabulary used in this area, and enables him/her to become familiar with the other Administrative Agencies that work with Immigration, such as the US State Department, Homeland Security and Labor Departments. Students will learn to prepare the forms, documents and schedules most commonly used in immigration proceedings. They will be exposed to the use of electronic filing and processing of immigration forms and documents. Emphasis will be placed on developing the communication and investigative skills necessary to obtain correct information from the client in preparing applications. Prerequisites: AAS degree in legal assistant studies or completion of 27 credits in legal specialty courses
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course continues instruction in previously introduced software at an advanced level and the relation of the law as it applies to the use of technology current in the law office. The importance, portability and utilization of this knowledge in entering into and advancing in the legal professions is given special emphasis. Prerequisites: AAS degree in legal assistant studies or LAW 2403/LS 403, MST 1101/MS 101 and an additional 27 legal specialty course credits
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr The development of government functions, power and procedures which form the basis of administrative law; and the role of the legal assistant in the grievance procedure and hearings. The student will research administrative law decisions, discuss the role of government agencies in the social welfare system, describe the development and role of hearing officers and administrative law judges, and describe judicial review as the court of last resort. Prerequisite: AAS degree in legal assistant studies or completion of 27 credits in legal specialty courses
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr A series of research, writing and oral assignments of increasing complexity on various topics of substantive law. Will cover legal analysis, preparation of outlines and rough drafts of legal documents, e.g., appellate briefs, trial briefs and memorandums of law; correct usage of citation form, and utilization of proper legal research techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on oral and written presentation. Pre- or corequisites: Completion of 90 required credits and ENG/EG (ENG 1161/EG 161 or any LIT course), LAW 4704/LS 704
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1.5 hr wkly seminar, 125 hrs internship work experience, 3 cr The student in the last year of the program is provided with practical experience in a legal setting. Students are placed in law-related jobs in law offices, corporations, judiciary, administrative agencies, etc. The student works 125 hours under the supervision of an instructor from the College and a lawyer and/or paralegal at the internship site. The student will participate in a weekly seminar with the other interns in the program. In addition to giving the intern an opportunity to utilize paralegal knowledge and skills, this program helps the student to clarify career goals. Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credits
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr An overview of the substantive and procedural law of patents, copyrights and trademarks and the role of the paralegal in this specialized area. How to assist the inventor to apply for a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office; conduct a patent search and acquire the knowledge of application and registration procedures in this area. Practice and procedure before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office. Prerequisite: AAS degree in legal assistant studies (or the equivalent), or completion of 27 credits legal specialty courses
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Available to students in the last semester of their baccalaureate coursework. It requires students to utilize all of the substantive legal knowledge and practical legal research skills they have acquired to produce a significant, scholarly paper on a legal topic. Students will receive an intense review of legal research techniques and legal ethics which are helpful to them before their entry into the legal job market. In addition, lectures, discussions and guest speakers will concentrate on a different substantive area of law each semester. Prerequisite: LAW 4800/LS 800 or LAW 4801/LS 801
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3.00 Credits
3 class hours, 3 credits Forensic science is the application of science to the law and encompasses various scientific disciplines. This course will provide the student with detailed knowledge of subjects underpinning forensic science in the broad areas of Biology, Chemistry and Investigation. It will explore ways in which a forensic case is investigated at both the scene of the crime and in the laboratory. It will also look at the techniques used by forensic biologists and chemists and will use many examples of criminal cases where forensic evidence was of particular importance. Tentative topics would include but not be restricted to: Crime Scene Analysis, Significance and Properties of Physical Evidence, Toxicology, Arson and Explosion Investigation, Forensic Serology, DNA Evidence, Fingerprinting, Document and Voice Evidence, Forensic Science and Internet Investigation. When possible, forensic professionals will be utilized in the classroom to enrich discussion. The format of the course is mainly lectures. Prerequisite: AAS completed or departmental approval in advance and BIO 1101/BY 101
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7 cl hrs, 0 cr Fundamentals of elementary algebra with an integrated review and reinforcement of arithmetic skills. Topics include the real number system, numerical evaluation, algebraic operations, algebraic and graphical solutions of one and two variable linear equations, word problems, algebraic fractions, quadratic equations and the Pythagorean Theorem. For students with a limited knowledge of elementary algebra. Prerequisite: New students: A score of 18 or less on the Algebra part of the CUNY Mathematics Placement Test; continuing students: R1 or withdrawal grade in MAT 0630/MA 063
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5 cl hrs, 0 cr Covers the same elementary algebra topics in MAT 0630/MA063 in fewer hours with less extensive review of arithmetic topics. For students with partial knowledge of elementary algebra. Prerequisite: New students: A score of 34 or less on the Pre-Algebra part or a score from 19 to 29 on the Algebra part of the CUNY Mathematics Placement Test; continuing students: R2 in MAT 0630/MA 063 or non-passing grade in MAT 0650/MA 065
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