LGLA 1305 LEGAL WRITING (3-3-0). This course provides a working knowledge of the fundamentals of effective legal writing. Topics include briefs, legal memoranda, case and fact analysis, citation forms, and legal writing styles. Skills: E Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or equivalent. (TCM 1603) Course Type: W
LGLA 1311 INTRODUCTION TO LAW (3-3-0). This course provides an overview of the law and the legal system. Topics include legal concepts, procedures, terminology and current issues in law. Skills: E Prerequisites: Must be taken prior to, or contemporaneously with, LGLA 1313. (LEA 1003) Course Type: W
LGLA 1313 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES (3-3-0). This course provides an overview of the paralegal profession including ethical obligations, regulation, professional trends and issues, and the paralegal's role in assisting the delivery of legal services. Skills: E Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree, LGLA 1311 or one year law office experience. (LEA 1013) Course Type: W
LGLA 1317 LAW OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (3-3-0). This course introduces computer technology and its applications within the law office. Topics include the use of computer technology in the delivery of legal services with particular emphasis on the paralegal's role. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1313. (LEA 1083) Course Type: W
LGLA 1341 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of administrative law and procedure in governmental agencies at all levels with emphasis on the paralegal's role in the administrative process. Topics include creation of governmental agencies, operation, rule making, and adjudication. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 1073) Course Type: W
LGLA 1343 BANKRUPTCY (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of bankruptcy law and procedure with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include individual and business liquidation and reorganization. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2143) Course Type: W
LGLA 1346 CIVIL LITIGATION I (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation and evidence with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Civil Litigation I together with Civil Litigation II covers litigation from the pretrial stage to the post-trial phase. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1313. (LEA 1033) Course Type: W
LGLA 1347 CIVIL LITIGATION II (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation and civil evidence with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Civil Litigation II together with Civil Litigation I covers litigation from the pretrial state to the post trial stage. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1313. (LEA 1043) Course Type: W
LGLA 1349 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3-3-0). This course provides an overview of the U.S. Constitution and its articles, amendments, and judicial interpretations. Topics include separation of powers, checks and balances, governmental structures and process, and individual rights in relation to government. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2163) Course Type: W
LGLA 1351 CONTRACTS (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of issue identification and contract law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include business organizations, case briefing, and formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1313 must be taken prior to or, contemporaneously. (LEA 1023) Course Type: W
LGLA 1353 WILLS, TRUSTS AND PROBATE ADMINISTRATION (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts, and probate administration with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Offered Spring semester. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2043) Course Type: W
LGLA 1355 FAMILY LAW (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formal and informal marriages, divorce, annulment, marital property, and the parent-child relationship. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2023) Course Type: W
LGLA 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT (3-3-0). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
LGLA 2239 CERTIFIED LEGAL ASSISTANT REVIEW (2-2-0). This course provides a review of the mandatory and optional topics covered in the Certified Legal Assistant Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants. Skills: P Prerequisites: This course should only be taken the last semester of the program. (LEA 2223) Course Type: W
LGLA 2303 TORTS AND PERSONAL INJURY LAW (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of tort law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2073) Course Type: W
LGLA 2305 INTERVIEWING AND INVESTIGATION (3-3-0). This course is a study of principles, methods, and investigative techniques utilized to locate, gather, document, and manage information. Emphasis on developing interviewing and investigative skills to prepare the paralegal to communicate effectively while recognizing ethical problems. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2153) Course Type: W
LGLA 2307 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). This course presents the fundamentals of law office management and organization including basic principles and structure of management, administrative and substantive systems in the law office, and law practice technology. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 1083) Course Type: W
LGLA 2309 REAL PROPERTY (3-3-0). This course presents fundamental concepts of real property law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include the nature of real property, rights and duties of ownership, land use, voluntary and involuntary conveyances, and the recording of and searching for real estate documents. Offered Fall semester. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 2033) Course Type: W
LGLA 2313 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (3-3-0). This course introduces the criminal justice system including procedures from arrest to final disposition, principles of federal and state law, and the preparation of pleadings and motions. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1351. (LEA 1063) Course Type: W
LGLA 2331 ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING (3-3-0). This course builds upon skills acquired in prior legal research and writing courses including computerized research techniques and preparation of complex legal documents such as briefs, legal office memoranda, and citation forms. Offered Spring semester. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1303 and LGLA 1305. (LEA 2113) Course Type: W
LGLA 2333 ADVANCED LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION (3-3-0). Preparation of legal documents based on hypothetical fact situations drawn from various areas including real estate, family law, contracts, litigation, and business organizations. Offered Fall semester. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1346, LGLA 1347, LGLA 1355, & LGLA 1353. (LEA 2123) Course Type: W
LGLA 2335 ADVANCED CIVIL LITIGATION (3-3-0). This course provides opportunities to implement advanced civil litigation techniques and builds upon skills acquired in prior civil litigation courses. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1346 and LGLA 1347. (LEA 2053) Course Type: W
LGLA 2337 MEDIATION (3-3-0). This course provides an introduction to alternative dispute resolution with emphasis on mediation. Topics include differences between mediation and arbitration, the process of mediation, and dispute resolution techniques. Skills: E Prerequisites: LGLA 1346. (LEA 2153) Course Type: W
LGLA 2388 INTERNSHIP -- PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT (3-1-17). An experience external to the college for an advanced student involving a written agreement between the College and an employing law office or legal agency. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes while employed in the legal environment at least 20 hours per week. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Skills: I (LEA 2013) Course Type: W