1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

drafting and preparing simple wills and administering estates inMaryland, as well as the processes, procedures, and writings forwhich a paralegal may be responsible. Topics include preliminaryand practical considerations of administering an estate; the appraisalof estate assets and probate inventory; inheritance taxes; claimsagainst the estate; management of debts, accounting, and distributionconsiderations; the drafting and execution of wills; andguardianships. Assignments include legal research and writtenanalysis. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: LGST 316, PLGL 216, or PLGL 316.LGST 320 Criminal Law and Procedures (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. A study of the substantive and proceduralaspects of the criminal justice system, particularly those aspectsrelated to the work of a paralegal. Topics include crimes anddefenses, penalties, and court procedures. Assignments includelegal research and written analysis. Students may receive creditfor only one of the following courses: CJUS 234, LGST 320, orPLGL 320.LGST 322 Evidence (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. A study of laws that govern the admissibilityof evidence for establishing or controverting facts in trialsand administrative proceedings, and the role of the paralegal ingathering evidence and helping attorneys prepare for trial. Assignmentsinclude legal research and written analysis. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: LGST 322,PLGL 222, or PLGL 322.LGST 325 Litigation (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. An examination of the process of civillitigation and responsibilities commonly assigned to paralegals.Topics include investigation and interviewing, preparation ofpleadings and motions, discovery, the conduct of the trial, andpost-trial activity. Assignments include legal research and writtenanalysis. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: LGST 325 or PLGL 325.LGST 327 Alternative Dispute Resolution (3)(Fulfills the civic responsibility requirement.) An overview of thevarious processes and techniques to settle disputes without courtadjudication. Topics include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: LGST 327, PLGL 327, or PLGL 398G.LGST 330 Administrative Law (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. An overview of the functions and proceduresof federal and state administrative agencies, as well as preparationof writings pertinent to administrative law practice. Topicsinclude rulemaking, adjudication, the use and control of agencydiscretion, and disclosure of information. Assignments includelegal research and written analysis. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: LGST 330 or PLGL 330.LGST 335 Elder Law (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. An overview of legal issues that areincreasingly relevant as the older population increases. Topicsinclude health care, public entitlements, and legal and financialdecision making. Emphasis is on the role of the paralegal in thoseareas. Assignments include legal research and written analysis.Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:LGST 335, PLGL 335, or PLGL 398E.LGST 340 Contract Law (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. A comprehensive study of the majorareas of contract law that paralegals are most likely to encounter.Topics include formation, interpretation and enforcement, discharge,and breach and remedies for breach. Assignments includelegal research and written analysis. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: LGST 340 or PLGL 340.LGST 343 Real Estate Transactions (3)Prerequisite: LGST 201. A study of the essentials of real estatelaw. Emphasis is on settlement procedures in Maryland, especiallythe processes, procedures, and writings for which a paralegal maybe responsible. Topics include real estate contracts, types andsources of mortgage financing, title work, and closing and settlement.Other topics include easements and covenants, and condos,PUDs, and co-ops. Assignments include legal research and writtenanalysis. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: LGST 343 or PLGL 343.LGST 345 Landlord Tenant Law (1)A nuts-and-bolts study of landlord/tenant issues. Focus is on the201