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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the law of torts, agency, contracts, commercial transactions, tax and bankruptcy. The student will learn how legal documents are structured and the art of drafting them, and will draft documents pertinent to the substantive areas of law covered in this course. $42 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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An introduction to the study of law which acquaints the students with an analysis and synthesis of cases and other legal materials. The course develops research techniques and basic writing skills designed to put the law into a usable form. The students will develop a familiarity with various methods of legal research including indexes, digests, Shepard’s citations, encyclopedias and the West key number system. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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A discussion of current topics concerning the paralegal profession elder law, workmen’s compensation laws, securities law, use of computers and legislative updates. Specific topics to be covered will be announced by the department. $42 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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An in-depth study of legal research and writing which prepares a student to develop a mastery of legal writing techniques. The student will learn to prepare and draft various legal documents including a law office and trial memoranda, a trial court brief and an appellate brief. Prerequisite: PARA 260. (Previously Numbered: PARA 200). $84 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course will study the practical aspects involving conveyance from the drafting of purchase and sale agreements to the passing of papers; mechanics of the title examination; the preparation of documents for mortgages, foreclosures, recordings and closings. In addition, attention will be given to the substantive law relating to the ownership, sale, leasing, financing and government regulation of real property. $42 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course offers a basic working knowledge in handling civil litigation. Special emphasis will be placed upon the CPLR covering such topics as organization and jurisdiction of the civil courts of New York; the methods of commencing a lawsuit; the concept of venue; the content, form and use of pleadings; the form, uses and procedures commencing motion practice under CPLR; the pre-trial procedures including bills of particulars and various disclosure devices; the method of placing a matter on the trial calendar and post-trial procedures. $42 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course offers an in-depth analysis of all aspects of handling estates in the Probate Court, including the preparation and filing of the necessary documents with the court and the appropriate taxing authorities. Moreover, the student will be introduced to the basic conceptual aspects of estates and trust law covering such topics as the law of wills, family rights, perpetuities, fiduciary powers, guardians and accountings. $42 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to link college with the world of work by assisting students to obtain meaningful, academically relevant work experiences directly related to their career goals. Possible placement sites for students in paralegal include attorney offices, courts and governmental offices. Students professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the work experience. $42 Lab Fee. 3 crs. per sem.
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3.00 Credits
The student will learn how a law office is organized and managed, and will study the impact of the automation revolution on the operation of the law office. The course will also focus on the importance of preventing malpractice, conflict of interest and other ethical issues that arise in day to day law office situations. The use of software tutorials will be included in this course. Prerequisite: PARA 206. $84 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the capstone course for paralegal majors that will assist the student in integrating his/her knowledge of ethical issues, theoretical concepts with the practical applications of legal research, writing and document drafting. Each student will be challenged to take the skills that he/she has learned throughout the paralegal studies major and apply them to assignments presented by the faculty that simulate law office situations. Prerequisites: PARA 300, PARA 206. $84 Lab Fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. * All courses listed under this section are legal speciality courses as defined by the guidelines of the Standing Committee of Legal Assistants of the American Bar Association.
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