17 courses with the subject PLSD, 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.
An overview of the major principles and functions of our legal system, this course introduces the student to various legal fields and special topics. Legal aspects of current topics are discussed to assist students in acquiring an appreciation of the dynamic role of law in our changing society.
This course will examine in depth the law library, survey the vari- ous reference sources available to lawyers in determining appli- cable law, and discusses isolating legal issues and developing a research strategy.
The course provides writing practice, feedback and guidelines for professional reporting and editing. Communication skills, includ- ing clear writing, using appropriate and persuasive vocabulary, and understanding legal writing formats.
ELECTIVE Free Elective .................................................... 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective .................................................... 3 Total 27 176 University College edit JUNIOR YEAR Credit .. 3 MGMT 340 Business Communication................................. 3 .. 3 MATH 205/ Intro to Statistics or Prin of Stat Analysis. ...... 3 MGMT 215
Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Approaches to the organization and efficient operation of the law office, management problems in the law office, office structures and systems, accounting and billing procedures, hiring, scheduling, and management of non-attorney personnel, information storage and retrieval systems, form of the law office library, purchasing of law office supplies, client relations.
Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Students learn the rules of ethics, professional responsibilities and conduct developed by the American Bar Association, the standards of professional responsibility and code of ethics set by NALA and NFPA for paralegals. Conflict of interest rules, analysis of UPL (unauthorized practice of law), and the ABA guidelines for the utili- zation of legal assistant services will also be discussed in relation to the ethical issues and dilemmas faced by paralegals working in traditional legal placements, in law firms and corporations, as well as paralegals working as free lance or independent paralegals. Hampton University 2018-2020
The basic laws relating to property and the common types of real estate transactions and conveyances are the primary topics treated in this course. Various instruments such as deeds, contracts, leases, deeds of trust, etc. are studied with emphasis on how these instruments are drafted. Study activities include research projects relating to the subject matter and practice in retrieving and recording information.
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Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. The study of the legal organization of business entities is the pri- mary focus of this course. Emphasis is on the role of the lawyer and the paralegal in the formation of various business organiza- tions. This includes a survey of the fundamental principles of law applicable to each type of business organization and preparation of the related documents.
This course is designed to acquaint the paralegal with the crimi- nal justice system and provide a basic understanding of criminal law. Classroom work includes the preparation of search warrants, complaints, motions, information, and indictments. The fundamen- tals of interviewing and investigating crimes is also discussed. Field experience during this course may be required if appropriate arrangements can be made with the Criminal Court System.
This course is designed to acquaint the paralegal with the legal problems involved in the area of domestic relations. The course covers the legal problems involved in separation, divorce, child custody, adoption, and non-support. Students draft pleadings in domestic relations cases as well as study the law regarding the particular area in which they are working. Students interview clients and draft actual pleadings under the supervision of their teacher. All work is closely supervised.
The internship requirement for the paralegal studies program com- bines the student’s academic training with practical experiences within a law firm, corporation, bank, governmental agency, real estate office or any large business with an in-house legal staff. The student’s internship tutor (instructor) will meet with the stu- dent to outline the requirements of a research project designed to provide the intern with hands-on experience required at the end of the internship session. Student will meet with internship tutor as often as necessary throughout the internship. Course Descriptions – University College 417
30 ELECTIVE - Free Elective. ............................................................. 3 HRS. ELECTIVE - Free Elective. ............................................................. 3 Total 33 SENIOR YEAR Credit
An examination of the American constitutional system. Principles and practices of judicial review and interpretation in constitutional cases are studies and particular reference to the decisions of the United States Supreme Court. There is an examination of selected Congressional Powers, the authority of the President, and constitu- tional limitations on the exercise of governmental Powers and the distribution of power between federal and state governments. The course also focuses on the guarantees of individual rights, with coverage of freedom of expression, religious liberty, due process and equal protection of the laws.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. The theory and mechanics of the administrative process including: the Constitutionally mandated structure of the government and the differences among formal adjudication. How to evaluate the work of the executive and regulatory agencies and how the agencies’ work meshes with and is influenced by the work of the legislature and the courts.
Use and application of legal rules and procedures under the Uni- form Commercial Code as it relates to security interest, liens, financing statements and related debtor creditor’s rights remedies and protection. Debt collection and creditors’ rights are explored.
Management Elective - Management Elective........................... 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective..................................................... 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective..................................................... 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective..................................................... 3 Total 30 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 125 HRS. Minimum grade of “C” is required in all Major and all Related courses and in ECON 201-202, ENGL 101-102, and COMM 103. A minimum grade of “C-” will be accepted in all other transfer courses, except ENGL 101-102 and COMM 103 where a minimum grade of “C” is required. Courses taken to meet General Education Requirements cannot also be used to satisfy major requirements. Hampton University 2018-2020
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