PARALEGAL (PALEGAL 999) STUDIES
3 Civil Rights and the Law (3) UC:CSU
(Same as Law 3)
This course presents a comparative and analytical study of the law and related problems concerning the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. Life and the death penalty, freedoms of speech and press, freedom of religion, racial and sexual equality, and privacy are some of the topics under consideration, with emphasis on recent court decisions and current events.
NOTE: This course is a recommended elective for the Paralegal Certificate.
4 Directed Field Work in Legal Assisting (3) (RPT 1)
(Same as Law 4)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
Directed field work in selected private law firms or public institutions of legal assisting are assigned to individual students. An effort is made to rotate office assignments.
10 Introduction to Legal Assistant I (3)
(Same as Law 10)
An introductory course in formalizing the career of the legal assistant, an introduction to law, social forces and the law, comparison of the role of the legal assistant and the lawyer, and an introduction to legal terminology and bibliography, including research problems.
11 Introduction to Legal Assistant II (3)
(Same as Law 11)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This course is a continuation of Paralegal 10 with a study of the composition, location and jurisdiction of all courts, a study of document production and administration within the judicial structure, a detailed examination of civil and criminal litigation, and an introduction to legal drafting and writing.
12 Tort Law and Claims Investigation (3)
(Same as Law 12)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
A study of the fundamental principles of the law of torts, including insurance and an examination of the techniques of investigation involved in the lawyer's handling of tort and insurance claims.
13 Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration (3)
(Same as Law 13)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
A study of the fundamental principles of the law of wills and trusts, including simple will and trust forms; an examination of the organization and jurisdiction of a California Probate Court; and the administration of estates in California Probate Courts.
14 Law Office Management (3)
(Same as Law 14)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
A study of the basic objectives of the management of a law office; a study of hardware and software used in a law office; an examination of indexing and filing principles; law office manuals; a study of basic accounting principles; practice in and study of law office correspondence.
15 Property, Bankruptcy, and Family Law (3)
(Same as Law 15)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
A study of the law of personal property and real property, including community property, joint tenancy, leases, deeds, contracts, escrows, deeds of trust, study of the system of recording and search of public documents, a study of the bankruptcy laws and forms and a study of family law, with emphasis on the dissolution of marriage.
16 Civil and Criminal Evidence (3)
(Same as Law 16)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This is a study of the rules of civil and criminal evidence and the admissibility of such evidence in court; deposition comprehension and use in court; interrogatory summarizing and use in court.
17 Legal Writing (3)
(Same as Law 17)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This course covers advanced legal drafting and writing, including special research and projects.
18 Marriage and Family Law (3)
(Same as Law 18)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This course surveys family practice and procedure topics including: parental prerogatives, marriage, separation, divorce, custody and support, adoption and guardianship. Students learn to conduct client interviews, and draft pleading necessary to the general practice of family law.
19 Property and Creditor Rights (3)
(Same as Law 19)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This course is a study of the law of property including: community property, joint tenancy, leases, deeds, contracts, escrows, deeds of trust, the system of recording and search of public documents, bankruptcy laws and forms and evictions (unlawful detainer actions). The student will also study secured transactions, collateral, purchase money secured interest, liens, attachment, garnishment, and other creditor’s remedies. This course introduces the student to the nature of property and personalty, acquiring and owning property, real property, and the landlord-tenant relationship.
20 Basic Probate Procedures (3)
(Same as Law 20)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10, English 101, and Paralegal 13.
A comprehensive study of methods for fact gathering, office procedures, and required court work involved in the handling of probates of both testate and intestate decedents.
33 Law and the Media (3) CSU
(Same as Law 33)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This course presents an overview of the legal aspects in the entertainment industry. Students will be exposed to legal aspects of contractual agreements, copyright requirements, privacy, regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, libel and slander, freedom of speech and press, publishing rights, trademarks, unions, and related concerns.
35 Immigration Law for Paralegals (3)
(Same as Law 35)
Prerequisite: Paralegal 10 and English 101.
This course is a study of concepts of immigration law including grounds of exclusion, defense to deportation, petitions and visa applications. Research and writing will be emphasized in the areas of amnesty, naturalization, citizenship, international law and criminal aspects of immigration.
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