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LGL* 206: Bankruptcy Law
(formerly LEGL 212: Introduction to Bankruptcy Law & Practice)
Provides an introduction to and understanding of basic bankruptcy practice and
procedure for the paralegal. Students are taught the basic legal concepts, legal
ethics, and skills which are needed in a bankruptcy practice. Familiarity with the
federal bankruptcy courts, the role of the trustee, and the fundamental goals,
procedures, documents and forms of Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code will be stressed. Students will be introduced to both
federal and state legislation impacting bankruptcy. Practical applications and
drafting of necessary documents and forms will be included. Prerequisites:
LGL* 211 or BBG* 232. (O) 3 credits.
LGL* 208: Litigation
(formerly LEGL 221)
Provides the student with a basic understanding of the civil litigation process
as preparation for employment as a paralegal. The course surveys and reviews
the civil litigation process in state and federal courts, including the form and
content of documents used in instituting or defending civil lawsuits. Students will
be taught legal concepts and skills necessary to work as a litigation paralegal.
Emphasis is given to court and office procedures before, during, and after
trial, including causes of action and remedies, lawyer and client relationships
and ethics, discovery, pleadings, organization of evidence, juries and verdicts;
structure of a civil trial; post-trial motions; judgments; appeals, settlements,
releases, and dismissals; and arbitration and medication. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
LGL* 209: Probate Practice and Estate Administration
(formerly LEGL 231: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration)
Provides a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of law and
legal terminology relating to the control and disposition of property before
and after death, the probate court system and the probate process. Students
will be taught basic concepts concerning wills, trusts, probate administration,
estate and gift taxation, and fiduciary accounting. Responsibilities, ethical
considerations, and duties of the paralegal in the handling of an estate will
be stressed. Students will gain practical experience through exposure to
document preparation, file management, and preparation of forms for estate
administration. (Fa) 3 credits
LGL* 210: Family Law
(formerly LEGL 222)
Provides an introduction to and basic understanding of family law and practice
for the paralegal. Students will be taught legal concepts regarding the scope
and skills needed in a family law practice. Familiarity with legislation, legal
terminology, and legal requirements in the area of family law will be stressed.
Topics covered will include family law research, ethics, interaction with the
client, premarital agreements, ceremonial and common law marriages, annulment,
separation, dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support,
tax consequences, legal rights of women and men, legal status of children,
adoption, and surrogacy. Practical applications and drafting of documents will
be included. (O) 3 credits
LGL* 211: Business Organization
(formerly LEGL 211: Business Organizations)
Provides an introduction to and understanding of the basic principles of law
that apply to the formation of different business organizations sole proprietorship,
general partnership, limited partnership, LLC, LLP, and corporation for
the paralegal. Students will be taught legal concepts regarding the scope and
skills needed in the formation and operation of these business forms. Familiarity
with legislation, legal terminology, legal ethics, and legal requirements will
be stressed. Practical applications and drafting of necessary documents and
forms will be included. (Sp) 3 credits.
LGL* 215: Environmental Law
(formerly LEGL 215)
Provides an introduction to and a basic understanding of environmental law for
the paralegal. Students will be taught basic concepts regarding both national
and state environmental laws. Familiarity with legislation, legal terminology and
legal requirements in the area of environmental law will be stressed. Practical
application will be presented. (O) 3 credits.
LGL* 216: Administrative Law
(formerly LEGL 205)
Presents a basic understanding of legal concepts affecting public administrative
agencies, including the way in which administrative agencies fit into the United
States system of government, delegation of authority and separation of powers,
the types and organization of administrative agencies, sources of administrative
law, rule making, legislative oversight, agency actions, controls on agencies,
appeals, adjudications, judicial review, and legal ethics. Specific areas of agency
action are explored, which include environmental law, Social Security, civil
rights, immigration law, and Workers’ Compensation. (O) 3 credits
LGL* 220: Computer Applications in Law
(formerly LEGL 220)
Provides the paralegal student with a background in computer applications in
the law office. The student will be exposed to Microsoft Office Suite applications,
as well as specialized legal software, such as Abacus, Timeslips, and
Summation, in order to perform billing and calendar functions, file management,
legal document preparation, and financial computations. The student
will learn to access public records, governmental information and court forms
using the Internet. The student will perform legal research using Westlaw and
Lexis-Nexis. Prerequisite: Students without a strong foundation in computer
applications should take CSC* 101 Introduction to Computers or BOT* 230
Microsoft Office Suite Applications. (Fa) 4 credits
LGL* 225: Trial Techniques
(formerly LEGL 225)
Provides in-depth involvement, academically as well as practically, in various
aspects of courtroom experience through active, graded classroom participation.
The rules of evidence are examined through the study of various legal
problems. Ability to organize facts and legal issues and to develop logical
legal arguments is emphasized. Concentration is given to proper courtroom
demeanor and advocacy skills. An American Mock Trial Association case
problem is used in this course. Students learn to analyze the given facts and
legal issues within the problem and develop logical legal arguments. Students
learn to identify what additional information is necessary to understand and
present the case and how to find it. (Fa) 3 credits
LGL* 226: Mock Trial Practicum
(formerly LEGL 226)
Provides in-depth involvement in various aspects of the courtroom experience.
Selected students become role players in a national competition involving a
mock scenario. Students are supplied a complex legal problem. Fact analysis
and development of logical legal arguments are undertaken, and students
prepare and present both sides of a case, competing against other colleges
in the American Mock Trial Association Tournament. Students prepare demonstrative
and illustrative evidence for the trial. Students develop legal analytical
and communication skills in the academic as well as practical aspects of
courtroom procedure which will help them assist an attorney before and during
trial. Prerequisite: Students must try out during the previous semester and be
selected for the American Mock Trial Association team. This course requires
weekend availability of team members. Not available to students with a baccalaureate
degree who are seeking or have earned a professional or graduate
degree. (Sp) 3 credits.
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 137
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