27 courses with the subject LAW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LAW 103Business Law I3
Description: An overview of the Law and the American legal system and court structure; an extensive study of the basic principles of the law of contracts, sales, and security devices. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: The legal aspects of business including basic principles of real and personal property, bailments, wills and intestate succession. It will also cover business arrangements including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies as well as commercial paper. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: The course explores the structure and function of our judicial system, focusing on basic areas of civil law including those dealing with employment, housing, marriage, contracts and banking. Legal transactions such as wills, mortgages and leases will be analyzed. The course prepares students for the myriad of real life situations they will encounter. For non-business majors only. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Understanding the law in connection with the world of sports is important because the business of sports is a multibillion dollar industry that provides a variety of employment opportunities. Through the subject of sports, the course will cover topics in the law such agency, contracts, torts, crimes, discrimination towards women and persons with disabilities, international law, antit SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: This course will explore the evolution of US Disability Law focusing on the creation,implementation and interpretation of legislative enactments and administrative regulations that define disability and accommodations that are required. The impact of governmental policies on individual rights and societal needs will be examined. Students will gain a conceptual and practical understan SUNY GE-SDES; SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -PLDI Offerred: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: A study of the American legal system, including its historical development and judicial structure. The course will emphasize legal process, reasoning, and analysis. The student will also learn about the paralegal profession, including its ethical responsibilities. Formerly LAW 300. Students who have completed LAW 300 will not receive credit for LAW 200 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: (Honors and non-Honors Sections) A study of the origins of law in the U.S.A. and its role in resolving societal issues and conflicts. Students will have the opportunity to explore various individual, societal issues and conflicts. Students will have the opportunity to explore various individual, societal and legal perspectives on contemporary issues. This course was previously title SUNY GE-SDES; SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -PLDI Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: An in-depth study of the law of partnerships, corporations, and limited liability entities. An analysis will be made of the creation of the partnership as well as its termination. New York State corporate requirements will be analyzed with a view of the creation and termination of the corporation. The student will be required to prepare the various partnership and corporation agreeme SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
LAW 203Environmental Law, Policy & Sustainability3
Description: This course will explore the evolution of environmental law and policy focusing on the creation, implementation and interpretation of legislative enactments and administrative regulations. The impact of governmental policies on human needs and our natural resources will be examined. Students will gain familiarity with current issues and case law dealing with environmental disruption, SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Intermittently Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: A study of the various types of real property relationships and transactions. Such areas as contracts, deeds, mortgages, leases, and title searches will be reviewed. The student will be required to prepare the various real property documents, compute closing adjustments, and prepare closing statements. Formerly LAW 304. Students who have completed LAW 304 will not receive credit for SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: The course will serve two functions: first, to teach the paralegal to use a library effectively in conducting legal research; and second, to prepare a written memorandum dealing with the results of this research. Formerly LAW 305. Students who have completed LAW 305 will not receive credit for LAW 205 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Supervised practical experience in a law firm or law-related institution. Formerly LAW 306. Students who have completed LAW 306 will not receive credit for LAW 206 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
All LAW courses in Paralegal Program. Permission of instructor required.
LAW 207Torts and Personal Injury Law3
Description: An in-depth study of the Law of torts with emphasis on negligence. This course will familiarize students with the negligence litigation process and the practical aspects of assisting attorneys in the personal injury field. Formerly LAW 307. Students who have completed LAW 307 will not receive credit for LAW 207 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: A study of the marriage relationship, legal problems with children, dissolution of marriage, custody, legitimacy, adoption, change of name, guardianship, support, court procedures and separation agreements. Formerly LAW 308. Students who have completed LAW 308 will not receive credit for LAW 208 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Introduction to basic concepts of Law office management for the Paralegal, including an examination of Law office structure, management principles, and legal ethics. In addition, the course will include an introduction to computer utilization in litigation support, legal research and case management. Students must be familiar with word processing or enroll in ABT 109 prior to taking SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Introduction to the basic concepts of bankruptcy Law, including the Paralegal's role in the preparation and filing of necessary documents for Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases. In addition, the student will be instructed in the use of current computer software in bankruptcy practice. Formerly LAW 310. Students who have completed LAW 310 will not receive credit for LAW 210 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: This course will emphasize the development of legal writing skills for the paralegal. The student will draft letters, briefs, memoranda, and other documents used in legal practice. The students will learn the mechanics of legal writing, stressing clear and concise expression, citation, and terminology. Formerly LAW 311. Students who have completed LAW 311 will not receive credit for SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: LAW 212 , Elder Law, will provide the student with knowledge of the basic concepts of elder law, including the paralegal's role in the preparation and filing of necessary legal documents such as power of attorney forms, health care proxies, living wills, advance directives and last wills and testaments. It will also focus on such topics as guardianships, health care decision making, SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: The course explores all significant aspects of the immigration and naturalization process in the United States and the social justice implications of immigration law. The course will focus on immigrants and the different categories of non-immigrants and the various laws that must be followed by diverse areas of the world to visit the U.S. from abroad or to gain permanent resident sta
LAW 214Law and Ethics in Medicine & Medical Malpractice3
Description: This course will provide a legal, conceptual, and practical understanding of health care law and policy, the laws relationship to medical ethics, and the procedural and substantive aspects of medical malpractice lawsuits. Students will be able to evaluate and understand how federal and state laws impact and affect people in the health care field. Ethical and societal issues relating SUNY GE-SDES; SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
of 15 college credits. Prospective students must be interviewed and recommended by the instructor. Special expenses for students may include airfare or other forms of transportation to and from select destinations, lodging, transfers and special meals for approximately two weeks. Description: br> This domestic study course will examine the role, challenges and inner workings of the United States Court System. Students will have an opportunity to view trials and oral arguments in state and federal courts throughout the country and will visit legislative bodies and offices of court administration. Students will develop an understanding of court procedures, protocols and various aspects of c SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Intermittently Department: Business & Prof Studies
Students must have completed all remedial courses, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and completion
LAW 216International Legal Systems3
Description: The travel/study course explores the roots of the American Legal System from its origins in English common law to its current role in international law. The workings of the English Courts of law, the European Parliament and the International Court of Justice will be studied. The course involves travel to some or all of the locations of the European legal system including the United K Offered: Spring (Second Half Session) Attribute NCC GEN ED-WESH Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: A study of the lawsuit with an emphasis on pleadings. The student will study and will be required to prepare such documents as the summons, complaint, answer, interrogatories, motions, orders to show cause, and orders. Some of the other topics to be covered are pretrial settlements, releases, and enforcement of judgments. Formerly LAW 301. Students who have completed LAW 301 will not SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: The study of wills, intestacy, and administrative proceedings. The student will study basic aspects of estate planning, will preparation, probate, and administration. Formerly LAW 303. Students who have completed LAW 303 will not receive credit for LAW 223 . SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a. Formerly LAW 699. Students who have completed LAW 699 will not receive credit for LAW 295 . Department: Business & Prof Studies
LAW 315Students who have completed Offered: Fall, Spring3
LAW 315 will not receive credit for LAW 215. Credit Hours: 3 SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Department: Business & Prof Studies Offered: Intermittently