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3.00 Credits
The fundamentals of working and legal vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and diction, proper citation form, writing logically and effectively for the legal setting and reading for comprehension. Writing-intensive course culminating with research presented in a professional memorandum format. Winter, every year. Course fee. Prerequisite: PL 231.
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3.00 Credits
Course presents the five-stage interviewing model, an extensive multicultural focus, an emphasis on developmental theory and the concept of negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. Students master an important set of skills basic to all interviewing situations and engage in roleplaying situations designed to develop communication skills. Fall, even years.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Discusses salient issues of the time such as affirmative action, juvenile law, sexual harassment, women and the law, employment discrimination, right to privacy and labor law. Instructor's consent. As needed. May have a course fee.
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3.00 Credits
In this largely hands-on experience, students will be exposed to the many ways that computers are being used in law offices and other legal settings. The primary focus is WESTLAW, but students will be introduced to database systems for litigation support and timekeeping, spreadsheets, docket control and others. Winter, every year. Course fee. Prerequisite: PL 231.
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3.00 Credits
Course presents tort and contract law basics and the liability of persons who commit civil wrongs and/or breach contracts. Fall, even years. Course fee. Prerequisite PL 231.
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3.00 Credits
Students obtain a general introduction to the basic legal principles that are part of modern business transactions; the rights of debtors and creditors; the Uniform Commercial Code Article 2, Sales; Article 3, Negotiable Instruments; and Article 9, Secured Transactions. Winter, odd years. Course fee. Prerequisites: PL 231 and PL 321.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn skills which will prepare them to assist attorneys in all activities relating to civil trial practice from pretrial to trial, appeal and enforcement/compliance procedures. Students draft documents, develop discovery plans, conduct discovery, investigate and develop trial notebooks. Fall, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the alternative dispute resolution process, will define the range of ADR programs, explain the cultural context for dispute resolution, present negotiation skills, and prepare students for alternative areas of employment in this evolving area. Fall, odd years. As needed. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Course introduces the principles and theories of criminal law, presents the fundamental role that criminal law plays in our democratic process and delineates the limitations placed on the government's power to use criminal law. Fall, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
The legal and personal implications of divorce, separation, premarital agreements, child custody, rights of women and counseling are presented. Conducting client interviews, preparing pleas, researching case law and considering tax consequences are experiential components. Fall, even years. Course fee. Prerequisite: PL 231.
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