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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the ethical obligations owed by both lawyers and paralegals to their clients, other lawyers, the court systems where they work and the general public. Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct and the canons of ethics promulgated by the two nationwide paralegal associations.
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3.00 Credits
The practical skills required of a paralegal in the job market, including drafting legal documents, pleadings and office correspondence, fact gathering through interviewing and investigating, use of the Internet for legal research, pretrial procedures, focusing primarily on civil rules 30, 33, 34, 35 and 36, and assisting at trial. Prerequisites: PLS F102.
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Study of the essentials needed to effectively assist an attorney in the filing or defense of claims based on personal injury and property damage. A basic vocabulary of legal terminology associated with tort law is studied together with important statutes and case law. Emphasis on Alaska law. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Basic vocabulary and concepts essential to effectively assist an attorney with the procedural aspects of civil litigations. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Study of both the substantive criminal law and the rudiments of criminal procedure, focusing on both Alaska law and procedure and important constitutional considerations associated with due process, search and seizure and Fifth Amendment rights. Learn and work with a basic vocabulary unique to criminal law and procedure. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Note: Does not substitute for JUST F352. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Basic vocabulary and concepts essential to effectively assist an attorney with the preparation of contracts and real property transactions. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Basic vocabulary and concepts essential to understanding family law and assisting a practicing attorney in matters involving marriage issues, premarital contracts, annulment, divorce, dissolution, property division, child custody, support and visitation. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Legal principles which define the relationship between employers and employees. Includes obligations imposed by Federal and Alaska state statutes and administrative regulations. Includes how administrative agencies are created and how they provide administrative law through promulgation of rules and regulations and through quasi-judicial decisions. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Basics of probate law and the uniform probate code. Includes the preparation and interpretation of wills, administration of decedent's estates, intestate succession laws, guardianships and other related probate matters. Focus on Alaska statutes and probate rules. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Examination of technology used in the law office. Includes computer hardware and software. This course focuses on producing word-processed documents and spreadsheets, creating databases, and using computer-assisted legal research, the Internet, electronic mail, litigation support, case management, electronic and bookkeeping/billing software in the legal field. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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