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3.00 Credits
Introduction to law: law as a social institution, its origin, development and administration; law of contracts, agency, employment, insurance, government regulations of business. Emphasis on personal property, bailments and real property. No prerequisite. Note: Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW107, but not both.
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In-depth study of all tools and procedures available to an attorney in preparing for and conducting civil litigation. Emphasis placed on preparing motions, subpoenas, gathering evidence, documentation and witnesses. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Continuation of Business Law I. Commercial paper, creditors' rights, secured transaction, partnerships, corporation, agency, wills and estates. Emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisite: LAW111. Note: Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW107, but not both.
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An internship program conducted in various Suffolk County government departments, private business legal departments and private law offices. Students have opportunity to relate skills learned in the classroom to actual law office applications and to acquire experience in a law office setting. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. Internship hours: average of eight hours per week. Class meetings: a one-hour session per week. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Study of property ownership, closings, property management, property financing, and instruments pertaining thereto including development of consumer rights and usury statute analysis. Students trained to assist in investigation, preparation and maintenance of records necessary to perform the above services in a corporate law department or law office. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Complete study of the substantive law of domestic relations. Includes law of marriage, adoption, divorce, annulment, separation, family obligations, etc. Also explores matrimonial actions and various procedures employed therein. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Provides an understanding of functions of the law library and develops research skills through use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems and practice manuals. Requires participation in drafting special research projects and preparation of pleadings. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the importance of legal communication; specifically the use of effective legal writing when communicating with clients, adversaries, and the courts. Specific writing assignments will include both interoffice and external written communications. Students will be required to prepare various legal documents including pleadings, motions, memoranda and legal briefs. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Study of fundamental principles of law of negligence and investigation techniques required in handling of negligence and insurance claims. Interviewing of witnesses, signed statements, photographs, diagrams and sketches, accumulating and collating accident reports, weather reports and other pertinent information from police, hospital and public records are studied. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Review of legal aspects in formation of business entities, including sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation, with a survey of fundamental principles of law applicable to each and preparation of documents necessary to organization and operation of each. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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