9 courses with the subject PLEG, 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.
PLEG 100Introduction to Legal Studies
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course includes an introduction to the American legal system with an emphasis on the organization of the federal and state government and court systems and the procedural steps involved in litigating a dispute. Students will be introduced to legal ethics, legal research, critical thinking, and legal reasoning skills. The role of paralegals will be examined.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge regarding contract law, from the formation of a contract to the remedies available when a breach of contract occurs. This is a survey course that will introduce students to the required elements of a contract and afford students the opportunity to draft an enforceable contract. In addition to common law principles governing contract law, students will study the statutory laws affecting contract law, such as the Statute of Frauds and the Uniform Commercial Code. The effects of e-commerce on contract law also will be examined.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Civil litigation is a process by which private disputes of opposing parties are adjudicated by a neutral third party who has the power to render a decision of resolution. In this class, students will learn the unique characteristics of the civil litigation process, including investigating claims and case evaluation; preparing and filing pleadings; gathering evidence during the discovery phase; and engaging in all phases of trial, including pre- and post-phases. Students will be exposed to modern challenges in the civil litigation practice, such as ethical violations, and the use of social media tools to gather evidence. Finally, students will be exposed to the process of e-discovery and e-filing.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to provide students with the basic legal research and writing skills essential for entry-level success in the legal profession. Students are introduced to the basic techniques of legal research, writing, and analysis; essential tools of the legal profession. Since learning legal research & writing requires a guided hands-on approach, students are provided opportunities to research legal issues, synthesize cases, frame legal arguments, analyze legal problems, and draft appropriate legal writings to communicate their findings. In addition to learning traditional research methods, students are also trained to use computer-assisted legal research.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to provide students with an overview of estate planning with particular emphasis on the law of wills, trusts and probate. Through in-depth study of this material, students will learn the law of estate planning and will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of the paralegal in this area of law. Students will gain the skills needed to draft estate planning documents. Students will evaluate the many ethical issues that arise in this practice area and learn strategies to avoid the appearance of impropriety and unauthorized practice of law when dealing with the day-to-day operations of a legal practice setting.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the laws involving domestic relationships, with an emphasis on marriage, marital dissolutions, property division and distribution, custody, child support, paternity and other legal issues affecting domestic partners and children. Through in-depth study of this material, students will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of the legal professional in this area of the law. Finally, students will evaluate the many ethical issues that arise in domestic relations law.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Tort law is the area of civil law that governs private injuries and civil harm. The study of tort law examines unintentional torts, intentional torts, product liability and strict liability. In this course, students will engage in an in-depth examination of the required elements of the torts, applicable defenses and remedies provided by law. Students will learn to utilize civil procedural rules and apply them in a tort law case.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Criminal Law and Procedure examines both substantive law and the procedural rules within a criminal case. Students will analyze the definitions, classifications, elements and defenses in criminal law. Students will examine the constitutional rights of the defendants. Students will prepare pleadings, engage in the discovery process, and prepare for all phases of the trial and appellate process.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to provide students with an overview of business organizations, with an emphasis on sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, professional corporations, and limited liability entities. Students will examine how these business entities are legally formed, operated, and dissolved, and will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of the paralegal in this area of law.
