15 courses with the subject LGL, 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.
LGL 110Introduction to the Law and the Paralegal (Fall Only)3
Introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal); a brief overview of criminal law, torts, family law, evidence, the U.C.C., contracts, and ethics; the role of the paralegal; and other areas of interest.
LGL 115Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants (Fall Only)3
Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of the more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents.
Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings and rules of procedure.
Provides an understanding of various components of a law library and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Shepard’s Citations, ALR and other research tools.
Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including case and appeal briefs, legal memoranda, letters and pleadings. Involves practical applications.
Introduces management principles and systems applicable to law firms, including record keeping, disbursements, escrow accounts, billing and purchasing.
LGL 200Ethics for the Legal Assistant (Spring Only)1
Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to the legal assistant. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing legal assistant.
Studies fundamental principles of the law of torts, including preparation and use of pleadings and other documents involved in the trial of a civil action. Emphasizes personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
LGL 217Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence (Spring Only)3
Introduces civil and criminal evidence; kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence; and methods and techniques of its acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence. Focuses on elements of a trial and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case.
Focuses on major crimes, including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedure.
Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trust, joint ownership and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate including taxes and preparation of forms.
LGL 235Legal Aspects of Business Organizations (Spring Only)3
Studies fundamental principles of agency law and the formation of business organizations. Includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporation, limited liability companies, and other business entities. Reviews preparation of the documents necessary for the organization and operation of businesses.
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the students’ occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
