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3.00 Credits
A survey of tort law from a historical perspective. Topics include causes of action, choice of law, jurisdiction and venue: drafting of pleadings, complaints, interrogatories, service, and filing of papers; and theories of tort law including negligence, proximate cause, strict liability, and product liability. The rules of civil procedures are covered.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the history and development of property law in the United States. Special emphasis is given to procedural aspects of property law such as title search, deeds, filing, and documents needed for closings. Other areas include landlord and tenant law, zoning, mortgages, and liens.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn word processing as an aid to drafting correspondence and legal documents; information storage and retrieval for use in complex litigation: client file management techniques; timekeeping and billing for paralegal and attorney services; docketing hearings and appointments; and research techniques on the WESTLAW database. Prerequisite: CSC 100
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the laws governing domestic relations including marital relationships, custody of children, and New Jersey family court. Special emphasis is placed on forms and procedures involving separations, annulments, divorces, alimony, child support, and trusts. Also included are current issues such as tax implications and interstate enforcement of judgments and decrees.
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3.00 Credits
The laws of descent and distribution, wills, probate, and administration are covered in a brief substantive overview. The emphasis shifts to the areas that concern legal assistants such as filing forms and procedures, taxes, gifts, collection and transfer of assets, and the ascertainment and payment of debts. Forms for the preparation of wills and trusts are covered in detail.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines in depth the underlying legal foundations for causes of action in the civil law field to torts. A study of the substantive areas of negligence, products liability, intentional torts such as assault and battery, torts against the family, torts connected with land, business torts, and the defenses and the privileges and immunities avoiding tort liability will be conducted. Automobile insurance and tort liability will be discussed. This study of the field of civil wrongs will culminate in an introduction to civil procedure and the evidential component of tort law.
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3.00 Credits
A brief historical review of criminal law in the United States which includes a general theoretical approach to the constitutional protection and case laws that govern evidence and criminal procedure. An introduction is provided to New Jersey Penal Code 2C with emphasis on forms and filing in areas such as search warrants, motions to suppress evidence, motions for speedy trial, and discovery. Other topics relevant to modern criminal law will include searches, police identification procedures, and the New Jersey pretrial intervention program. Finally, the course includes a summary of post-conviction procedures and the law of corrections.
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3.00 Credits
Course emphasizes basic skills for legal research and writing often required in a law office. It includes an introduction to several common forms of legal writing which the legal assistant will encounter on a day-to-day basis. The research component familiarizes students with the various codes, regulations, rules, case reports, and other tools used to locate the law on any given topic.
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3.00 Credits
The externship courses in the Legal Assisting Program are designed to develop professional standards and practical skills. They will provide the student the opportunity to gain firsthand experience and learn the process of integrating theoretical principles and professional legal practice. Students are placed in the offices of participating attorneys to gain practical experience working as legal assistants. Routine duties include drafting and filing legal documents, locating and gathering information, interviewing clients and witnesses, and other tasks. Students gain general insight into the workings of the law. Under the direction of a faculty member and the supervision of a field supervisor, students are expected to fulfill those requirements on the basis of 8 hours per week for 16 consecutive weeks. In addition, they attend a weekly seminar to discuss their observations and experiences. Prerequisites: LGA 100, LGA 111 and LGA 212
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of Legal Assisting Externship I. Students are placed in a public or private law office and expected to perform the required professional tasks and assume the role of the legal assistant. Under the direction of a faculty member and the supervision of a field supervisor, students are expected to fulfill those requirements on the basis of 8 hours per week for 16 consecutive weeks. In addition, they attend a weekly seminar to discuss their observations and experiences. Prerequisite: LGA 231
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