Paralegal Studies (2290)
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Paralegal Studies (2290)
| 101 | INTROD TO PARALEGAL STUDIES | 3 credits |
| Covers the basics of paralegal studies emphasizing the fundamental concepts of the legal system. Includes overview of paralegal studies career and ethical considerations relative thereto. | ||
| 104 | BASIC LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Will provide the student with basic research abilities necessary in law offices. Includes the use of law library tools (reporter systems, legal encyclopedias, codes, and computer). | ||
| 105 | LAW OFFICE TECHNOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Overview of software utilized in today's law office; including case management/trial litigations software. Stresses law-related internet applications and electronic case filings. | ||
| 106 | BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Instructs students in different types of business entities, from sole proprietorships to corporations. Preparation of forms and necessary governmental filings will be stressed. | ||
| 108 | REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Acquaints students with basic real property law, including different types of deeds, ownerships, easements, and mortgages. Problems arising from sales agreements will be covered. | ||
| 110 | TORT LAW | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Covers the traditional civil wrongs, from the plaintiff's and defendant's standpoints. Actual cases will be briefed and discussed. Stresses importance of preparation prior to trial. | ||
| 112 | FAMILY LAW | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Covers antenuptial agreements, marriage, divorce, dissolutions, annulments, adoptions, juvenile law, artificial insemination, and paternity. | ||
| 118 | PROBATE ADMINISTRATION | 4 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Covers law necessary to draft and interpret wills, trusts. Includes administration of a typical estate within Probate Court. Touches on guardianship, commitment of mentally ill. | ||
| 204 | ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101; 104. Continuation of 104. Will especially stress importance of clear, concise legal writing. Students will write briefs, motions, and complaints as part of their endeavor. | ||
| 214 | CIVIL PROCEDURE | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Covers aspects of legal assisting in different types of civil litigation. Includes Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, preparation of complaints, answers, motions, basic trial preparation. | ||
| 216 | DEBTOR-CREDITOR RELATIONS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. Covers bankruptcy primarily, as well as collection methods and state law remedies. | ||
| 218 | ADVANCED PROBATE ADMINISTRATN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 101; 118. Covers guardianships, marriage licenses, living wills and advanced directives, adoptions, name changes, and the probate and tax issues of intestate and testate estates. | ||
| 220 | PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP | 4 credits |
| Prerequisites: 101; 104. Must have completed first-year courses. Students are provided experience in law-related environment. Students work at placement and meet with the course instructor. | ||
| 290 | ST: LEGAL ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY | 1-3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 101, 104 or permission. (May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.) Selected topics on subject areas of interest in Legal Assisting Technology. | ||
| 297 | INDP STUDY: LEGAL ASSISTING | 3-5 credits |
| Prerequisite: 101. (May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.) Selected topics and special areas of study in Legal Assisting Technology. | ||
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