LEGL 105: Orientation

An introduction to the role of lawyers and legal assistants in the legal process. Must be taken concurrently with HQ 111. (1 credit)

LEGL 111: Introduction to Law

Introduction to the principles of substantive law essential to the prospective paraprofessional. Included are the areas of tort, contract, criminal and property law. Introduction to the structure of the judicial system and the mechanics of the legal process. (3 credits)

LEGL 211: Legal Writing and Research I

An orientation to the law library and to legal research. Introduction tot he sources of law and to techniques for finding statutory, regulatory and judge made laws as well as legal commentaries. Exercises in legal research and writing. (3 credits)

LEGL 212: Legal Writing and Research II

Advanced work in legal research and legal writing. Introduction to legal analysis, focusing on practical assignments which examine in detail the components of court opinions. The course emphasizes case analysis, and the preparation of both informal and formal legal memorandums. Prerequisite: HQ 211, Legal Research I. (3 credits)

LEGL 227: Contract Law

A course to provide an understanding of contracts as developed under common law and legislative directives. Students will evaluate the formation, enforceability, and defenses to contracts. (3 credits)

LEGL 311: Family Law

A course covering the substantive and procedural law concerning divorce, adoption, child custody disputes and visitation rights, duties of support. (3 credits)

LEGL 313: Wills and Estate Administrations

A course covering the preparation of wills and trusts, the administration of estates and trusts, and tax consequences. (3 credits)

LEGL 333: Real Estate Law

This course covers the acquisition, ownership, regulation and disposition of real property. Financing of real estate is also covered. (3 credits)

LEGL 334: Preparation of Legal Title Abstracts

Theory and practice of completing real estate title abstracts. (3 credits)

LEGL 335: Bankruptcy

A course emphasizing the substantive law of bankruptcy including the rights of debtors, creditors and other interested parties and the legal assistant's role in bankruptcy proceedings. (3 credits)

LEGL 341: Law Office Management

Principles of law office management. Law office personnel and the law office environment, including the law library, office forms and equipment, the use of computers for billing, calendaring and document management. (3 credits)

LEGL 343: Computers in the Law

A course designed to introduce legal assistants and other legal professionals to the use of computers in the law and to prepare them to use computer skills in the office of the future. Prerequisite: SC180, Introduction to PC's or instructor's permission. (3 credits)

LEGL 345: Trial Preparation and Procedure

An overview of the litigation process including pleadings, third-party practice, discovery, the presentation of evidence at trial and the rules of evidence, and post-trial practice. Prerequisites: HQ 111, Introductory to Law and HQ 212, Legal Research I. (3 credits)

(1 - 3 credits)

LEGL 495: Legal Services Internship

Placement in a law office, legal department, public legal institution, financial institution, or insurance company. Students may take 2 internships. (3 credits) 

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