Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:53
PARALEGAL
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
LGLA 1303 Legal Research
This course provides a working knowledge of the fundamentals of effective legal research. Topics include law library techniques, computer assisted legal research, briefs, and legal memoranda. Prerequisite: LGLA 1351.
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 1353 Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration
This course presents fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts, and probate administration with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Prerequisite: LGLA 1351.
LGLA 1355 Family Law
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. Prerequisite: LGLA 1351.
LGLA 2303 Torts and Personal Injury Law
This course presents fundamental concepts of tort law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. Prerequisite: LGLA 1351.
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.