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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PLG 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies(3)
The definition and role of the paralegal in the practice of
law. History and organization of the profession. Ethics and
professional responsibility. Introduction to law, the legal
system, litigation, and legal analysis. Prerequisite for all
other paralegal courses.
PLG 200-202 Legal Bibliography and Research I & II
(3-3)
Prerequisite or corequisite for PLG 200: PLG 101;
Prerequisite for PLG 202: PLG 101, PLG 200, and PLG 241
Digest, encyclopedias. Statutory material. Citations.
Factual research and current materials. Preparation of
memoranda and other exercises in legal writing. Paralegal
role in legal research (explored throughout term).
PLG 241 The Legal Environment of Business (3)
An environmental approach to the study of law including a
background of the economic and legal environment as it
pertains to profit and/or nonprofit organizations along with
ethical considerations and social and political influences
as they affect such organizations.
PLG 301 Contracts (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and PLG 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
The objectives of this course are to acquaint students with
contractual terminology, elements of contracts, effects of
breach and recision, computation of damages and practical
aspects of contract construction.
PLG 303 Torts (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Acquaints students with tort terminology, elements of tort
actions, computation of damages and practical aspects of
tort litigation and defense.
PLG 325 Business Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Includes an introduction to various business organizations
such as Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies with an
emphasis on corporations, incorporation procedure,
corporation finance, business planning, contract law, and
corporate counsel. Areas also covered are corporation
employees and shareholders, corporate operations, security
laws, regulatory compliance, merger and acquisition, sales
and termination.
PLG 327 Estates, Trusts and Wills (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Introduction to estates as well as wills; intestacy and
administration; assets of estates; and federal estate tax.
PLG 330 Legal Writing (3)
Prerequisite: PLG BU 324, EN 300, PLG 101,200, and 241.
A study of the prose of the legal profession, including work
with contracts, letters, memoranda of law, briefs, and court
documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.
PLG 340 Law Office Technology and Management (3)
Prerequisite: BU 324, PLG 101,200,241.
This course focuses on the use of technology in the law
office emphasizing computers and computer applications. Word
procession programs and legal software programs will be
used. The course will emphasize management, production,
personnel, research and record keeping.
PLG 401 Special Topics in Paralegal Studies (1-3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241.
May be repeated for credit based on change of topic.
PLG 427 Administrative Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Acquaints a student with Administrative Agency Law on a
State and Federal level, such as Social Security, Worker's
Compensation, Environmental protection Agency, etc. The
student will study regulations, hearing procedures and
appeals.
PLG 428 Real Estate Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241 or Director's approval;
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Introduction to estates in real property. Includes such
topics as transfers, mortgages, recording statutes, title
searches, real estate closings and title insurance.
PLG 429 Civil Litigation (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Introduction to basic principles of procedural law. Areas of
study are the proper conduct of the client interview,
initiating the civil action, and answering in defendant's
behalf. Other areas include informal discovery, motions for
summary judgment, settlement, pretrial procedures, assisting
at trial, and postjudgment activities.
PLG 431 Criminal Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
A study of definitions, criminal process, the Fifth and
Sixth Amendments, pre-trial discovery, indictments, and
pleas.
PLG 432 Family Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241 or Director's approval
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
An examination of matrimonial law, adoption, the commercial
law aspects of family life, and family law practice.
PLG 433 Environmental Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Survey of environmental laws and cases geared toward helping
the paralegal have a working knowledge of environmental law
and how environmental law may impact the different aspects
of working cases with which a paralegal may come in contact.
PLG 434 Bankruptcy Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Prerequisite or corequisite: PLG 202
Survey of bankruptcy laws and cases with practical
experience in completing the forms and obtaining the
information from the clients.
PLG 440 Practical Legal Lab (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and must be taken in last
semester prior to graduation.
This course is practical in nature. Students select an area
of specialization and are then placed with a law firm where
they exercise those skills and information developed in the
classroom. The evaluation of the student's ability is done
as a combined effort of a paralegal faculty member and a
representation of the sponsoring law firm. This course meets
the field experience requirements for the paralegal major.
PLG 451 School Law (3)
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and 241
Course focuses on legal issues involving the rights of
students, teachers, parents, and administrators; topics
include privacy, employment, freedom of speech and religion,
liability, search and seizure, athletics and student
organizations, discipline, and student records.
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