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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the formal, social, and ethical complexities of law and to the processes of the judicial system. Topics include but are not limited to: legal history, origins of the common law, fundamental procedures and practices of civil litigation, contracts, criminal law and basic legal terminology. Case briefing and introductory legal methods assignments will be required. Outside reading is mandatory. (offered spring and fall semesters)
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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to the historical background, development and major issues of the criminal justice system. Students will be exposed to concepts such as the legal system, crime, justice and punishment. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces legal research and legal research tools. It shall cover the use of legal encyclopedias, digests, citators and other legal resources. Provides practice in briefing cases, writing interoffice memorandums of law, and the IRAC method. An oral presentation is required. Prerequisites: LS101 with a grade of C or better. (Offered annually) Course fee: $100.00
Prerequisite:
( CJ120) OR ( LJ101) OR ( LJ102) OR ( LS101)
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3.00 Credits
Studies the basic legal principles of marriage, divorce, support, juvenile law, and parent/child relationships. There will be an emphasis in drafting legal documents in most areas of domestic relations. An interoffice memorandum of law, drafting a separation agreement, child support formulas, drafting a complaint, an oral presentation, outside reading, case briefing and IRAC papers are required. Outside reading is mandatory. Prerequisites: LS101 and LS200/Lab. Field trip may be required. (Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the process of civil litigation. Drafting litigation documents shall be the main focus of this course. Defines basic principles of pretrial procedures that include complaints, motions, interrogatories, bill of particulars, trial orders, and depositions. Surveys of lawsuits and their jurisdictions, investigation of facts, settlements of lawsuits, judgments, and post-trial considerations. Emphasis on drafting legal documents in most of these areas. Oral presentation required. Outside reading may be required. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite:
( LJ101) OR ( LS101)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the basic principles of tort law, including intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, defamation of character and product liability. An interoffice memorandum, an oral presentation and outside reading are required. A tort simulation may also be required. Prerequisites: LS101, LS200/Lab. (Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the theories of law and justice. Students will discuss themes and questions such as: Does fairness equal justice? If our culture and sense of morality change, should that affect what we deem to be just? Why is there an inter-connectedness among law, politics and economic forces? Further, students will develop an understanding of how to address law and legal issues from a variety of perspectives and approaches, including but not limited to, anthropological, historical, literary, philosophical, political, psychological and sociological. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the basic legal principles of marriage, divorce, support, juvenile law, and parent/child relationships. In this course we will discuss the difficulty of legally governing the personal nature of families as well as ethical issues in this area of the law. Students will draft legal documents in several areas of domestic relations such as a prenuptial agreement, separation agreement, petition for divorce and child support/custody agreement. Prerequisites LJ 101 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Prerequisite:
(LJ101)
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3.00 Credits
Includes constitutional aspects of criminal procedure, search and seizure arrests, pretrial process, trial procedure, sentencing, appeal and post trial processes, a term paper, oral presentation and field trips may be required. Prerequisites: LS101, LS104 or CJ/LS 2 suggested.
Prerequisite:
( LJ101) OR ( LS101)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Legal Research and Writing, and will focus on legal writing including legal reasoning, legal correspondence, case briefs, and trial briefs. Students will learn advanced research techniques as well as how to write more advanced legal documents. Legal ethics will also be discussed. Prerequisites: LJ 101 and LJ 200. Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis lab fee $100.00. 3 credits.
Prerequisite:
( LJ101 AND LJ200) OR ( LS101 AND LS200)
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