Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - ALL COURSES
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Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:46
PARALEGAL
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
LGLA 1311 Introduction to Law
E+ [27/32] 11898 Lec 001 RGC 016 W 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Aguilar, Mario
LGLA 1313 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
E+ [27/35] 11899 Lec 001 RGC 016 Th 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Gillespie, Sharon
LGLA 1345 Civil Litigation
E+ [19/25] 11900 Lec 001 RGC 110 Th 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Oliver, Louis
LGLA 1351 Contracts
E+ [22/30] 11901 Lec 001 RGC 016 M 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Crowley, Duane
LGLA 2309 Real Property
E+ [23/25] 12728 Lec 001 RGC 105 S 8:00am - 12:00pm OH Woods, Earl
LGLA 2313 Criminal Law and Procedure
E+ [26/25] 12321 Lec 001 RGC 016 T 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Boston, John
LGLA 2331 Advanced Legal Research and Writing
E+ [0/25] 11897 Lec 001 RGC 110 T 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Streightoff, Priscilla
LGLA 2333 Advanced Legal Document Preparation
E+ [23/25] 11903 Lec 001 RGC 229 M 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Sicola, Mary
LGLA 2341 Evidence
R+ [17/25] 11905 Lec 001 RGC 110 W 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Bradshaw, William
LGLA 1311 Introduction to Law
This course provides an overview of the law and the legal system. Topics include legal concepts, procedures, terminology and current issues in law. Prerequisite: Must be taken prior to, or contemporaneously with, LGLA 1313.
LGLA 1313 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
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. Prerequisite: LGLA 1311 (may be taken concurrently); or one year law office experience; or Bachelor's degree.
LGLA 1345 Civil Litigation
This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include pretrial, trial, and post trial phases of litigation. Prerequisite: LGLA 1313.
LGLA 1351 Contracts
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. Prerequisite: LGLA 1313 must be taken prior to or concurrently.
LGLA 2309 Real Property
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. Prerequisite: LGLA 1351.
LGLA 2313 Criminal Law and Procedure
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. Prerequisite: LGLA 1351.
LGLA 2331 Advanced Legal Research and Writing
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. Prerequisite: LGLA 1303 and LGLA 1305. LGLA 1305 is not required in the Advanced Technical Certificate Program.
LGLA 2333 Advanced Legal Document Preparation
Preparation of legal documents based on hypothetical fact situations drawn from various areas including real estate, family law, contracts, litigation, and business organizations. Offered in Fall. Prerequisite: LGLA 1345, LGLA 2341, LGLA 1355, and LGLA 1353.
LGLA 2341 Evidence
Gathering evidence, fashioning evidentiary arguments and preparing evidence for trial. Emphasizes the practical applications of the rules of evidence. Prerequisite: LGLA 1313.