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  • PAR 101: Introduction to Paralegal Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course is an introduction to the theory and practical aspects of the legal system. It includes the study of jurisprudence, its history, philosophy and current trends. Students will develop an understanding of the overall role of the paralegal in law offices, corporations and agencies. This course also emphasizes the ethical aspects associated with paralegals. The course also looks into the responsibilities of the legal court structures and recognized court procedures. Lecture ( 45.00)
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  • PAR 102: Litigation & Civil Procedures

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with the fundamentals necessary to begin a career as a litigating paralegal. Theory and practical aspects of basic civil litigation, including preliminary investigation, pleadings, motions, discovery, trials, appeals, administrative law, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the requirements and restrictions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which apply throughout the United States. The New Jersey Rules of Civil Procedure will also be examined. With this knowledge, the student can develop a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of litigation. Lecture ( 45.00)
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  • PAR 201: Legal Research & Writing I

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course provides students with an introduction to case analysis and the fundamentals of legal writing. Students learn how to analyze legal opinions for use as legal precedent. Students also learn how to distinguish various legal opinions and draft persuasive arguments. Emphasis is placed on the identification of key facts, issues, holdings and reasoning in a legal opinion. An understanding of the basic Bluebook citation format will be taught as well as how to prepare client correspondence, legal briefs and memorandums of law. The students are introduced to the concept of legal research through manual means and computer-assisted devices such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis. Lecture ( 45.00)
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  • PAR 202: Legal Research & Writing II

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course provides a more in-depth look at the paralegal's expectation relative to legal research and writing. Emphasis is placed on providing students with hands-on training in the use of both primary and secondary legal sources including reported court decisions, constitutions, statutes, administrative regulations, ordinances, court rules restatements, treaties, legal encyclopedias and legal periodicals. Various legal and non-legal finding tools such as digests, annotations, citators, annotated statutes, legal dictionaries, legal thesauruses, loose-leaf services and form-books are also discussed. The students will receive training on Westlaw, a computer- assisted legal research device. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PAR-201
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  • PAR 203: Family Law

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course introduces the students to the procedural and substantive law affecting the family and domestic relations. The law affecting prenuptial agreements, separation, divorce, annulments, spousal support, alimony, spousal abuse, custody, child support and adoption is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of relevant legal documents and procedures for various court filings. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PAR-101
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  • PAR 204: Real Estate Law

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course provides an introduction to real property law. Emphasis is placed on real estate transactions and the tasks performed by lawyers and their legal representatives in representing buyers and sellers in the transfer of real property interest. Discussions include the possession and ownership of property, attractive nuisances, present and future estates, marital estates, landlord and tenant rights and obligations, easements, conveyancing, recording, land-title assurances, vendor and purchaser rights and obligations, and zoning controls. Lecture ( 45.00)
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  • PAR 205: Estate and Probate

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This task-oriented course emphasizes the terminology, forms and procedures of probate and estate administration. Students will learn to draft a simple trust and a will. Lecture ( 45.00)
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  • PAR 206: Paralegal Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    Students have the opportunity to obtain practical experience while working as an intern in a law office, governmental agency, non-profit agency or another entity which employs paralegals for legal support. Lecture ( 45.00)
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  • PAR 210: Law Office Management

    3.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how a law office is managed from a practical perspective. A wide range of topics that affect paralegals/legal assistants and their interactions in the law office environment will be discussed, including, but not limited to, ethics and client relations, billing and financial management, and law office systems and procedures. By the end of the course, students will have gained a general overview of the basic principles and structure of management, and administrative and substantive systems as they apply to managing today's law office. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PAR-101 and ENG-101
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  • PEM 260: Topics in Paramedic Care

    6.00 Credits
    Camden County College

    This course is designed to enhance the core knowledge of the experienced Paramedic through the application of knowledge and experience in expanding critical thinking skills. The course will discuss roles and responsibilities, ethics, medical-legal issues, death and dying, and the role of the field preceptor. Lecture ( 90.00)
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