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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
related to the student's occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of a career opportunities in the field. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.) Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, the role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.) Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.)---Provides a basic understanding of legal research and the proper preparation of legal documents, including brief writing. Prerequisite ENG 111 or permission of the division. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.) Introduces management principles and systems applicable to law firms, including record keeping, disbursements, escrow accounts, billing, and purchasing. May include accounting methods applicable to the law firm. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.)---Explores concepts, such as conflict resolution, communication and problem solving, as the basis for exploration of the mediation process. Significant focus is on experiential learning, as informed by initial introduction to the theoretical basis. Students will be introduced to the variety of settings in which mediation processes are utilized, and the utilization of mediation within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Co-requisite: LGL 110. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
(1-5 cr.) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/Practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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1.00 Credits
(1 cr.) Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to legal assistants. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing legal assistant. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.) Introduces civil and criminal evidence including kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence. Studies methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence. Focuses on the elements and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case. Lecture 3 hour per week.
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr.) Focuses on major crimes including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedure. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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