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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the foundations of civil law that include substantive and procedural issues, jurisdiction, the law of contracts, property law, family law, torts and personal injury, products liability, business law, estates and probate, and the legal profession. Classroom activities will include case analysis, the examination and assessment of legal documents, the examination of the Washington Uniform Commercial Code Title 62A, and relevant class projects pertaining to these areas. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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5.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to procedural requirements in the litigation process with an emphasis on skills and knowledge essential to the paralegal. Statutes and court rules will be examined as well as legal pleadings and documents for filing a lawsuit, discovery, pretrial motions, negotiation and pretrial conferences, the trial, and appeals. Prerequisite(s): ADLJ-149
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to computer technology and its applications within a law firm. Students will have the opportunity to sample programs of Microsoft Office Suite as well as timekeeping, docket control, and case management software. This class is taught in a lecture format, on-line, and with a lab component. Tips and techniques for using software typically found in the law office are provided in addition to hands-on work with industry-specific software applications. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading, CU-105 or CU-102/103/104.
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1.00 Credits
This is a self-paced, independent study course that covers the basics of maintaining physical and mental health while coping with stress. Prerequisite(s): Assessment of college-level English and Reading
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3.00 Credits
This class provides a basic understanding of the laws and procedures involved in dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody, child support, third party custody, paternity and adoption cases. Students will learn methods and techniques for interviewing and dealing with clients and professionals, become familiar with Washington State statues as well as state and local court rules governing family law issues and procedures, learn how to prepare the proper pleadings for a given situation using Washington State patterned forms, and learn how to prepare child support worksheets and calculate child support using the Washington State Child Support Schedule. The approach will be from the standpoint of both the petitioner and respondent. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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3.00 Credits
Estate planning involves the financial and healthcare arrangements that are made during a person's lifetime as well as the preparation for transfer of that person's assets at death. Probate is the process of proving the validity of a will and ensuring that the instructions in a valid will are carried out. Students will develop knowledge and skills for the drafting of wills and trusts and for the procedural requirements of the probate process. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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3.00 Credits
Alternative Dispute Resolution is a method of resolving disputes before they go to trial. Negotiation, mediation and arbitration are forms of ADR. Paralegals may qualify as mediators and directly assist parties in reaching an agreement. Other paralegals will assist attorneys in this fast growing method of settling disputes. Students will become familiar with the ADR laws in Washington State. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to law and legal systems as related to real estate transactions. Major topics include forms of ownership; title, transfers and insurance; fraud, deceit and misrepresentation; contract law and documents; real estate security documents; and duties and liabilities of licensees. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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3.00 Credits
Bankruptcy law is federal law with the proceedings taking place in the federal court system. Students will learn about the various types of relief for both individuals and businesses. They will gain knowledge and skills necessary for interviewing the debtor, reviewing creditors' claims, and preparing the documents for submission to the bankruptcy court. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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3.00 Credits
Administrative law consists of the rules, orders, and decisions of administrative agencies at all levels of government. Students will learn how to research and analyze agency regulations to assist clients in their business activities, clients pursuing a claim against an employer, or clients seeking government benefits. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.
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