Explores the world of law, its functions, roles and elements. An introductory look at the legal system and its functions in the United States. (3 lecture)

Research and analyze legal problems and convey legal analysis of a problem into a written format adhering to the conventions of the legal profession. (3 lecture)

Course covers the fundamentals of law office management. It is designed to familiarize the legal assistant with the practical inner workings of a law office, including an understanding of law office procedures. (3 lecture)

Conduct legal research and convey, in writing, legal documents. (3 lecture)

Students evaluate the main philosophical theories of ethics and law while probing central moral and legal issues, examining the practical application of such theories and issues, and analyzing the interrelationship between ethics and law. (3 lecture)

Introduction to the civil adjudicative process, primarily that of the federal and state courts, including jurisdiction, pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions and trial procedure. (3 lecture)

Course provides a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in a legal setting. (3 lecture)

(1-8 lecture)

Creation of a professional portfolio. Course works on skills related to legal professionalism and career development. (2 lecture)

Special topics in Legal Studies. (1-6 lecture)

Comprehensive overview of the major areas of tort law, including basic intentional torts, defamation and privacy, negligence, strict (or absolute) liability, product liability, and nuisance and understanding of the concepts relevant to all torts. (3 lecture)

Introduction to principles of contract law, including the formation, performance and interpretation of contracts, and the consequences of failure to perform contracts. (3 lecture)

Introduction and overview of the ownership and process of transferring assets. Topics include real and personal property, trusts, wills and gifts, administration of decedent's estates, probate procedure, federal and state estate and income taxes and fiduciary accounting and responsibilities. (3 lecture)

A systematic study of the rules of evidence emphasizing the role and importance to any legal action. Specifically how the paralegal assists in identifying admissible evidence and the challenges to admissibility of evidence are examined. (3 lecture)

Course provides practical and procedural aspects of family law practice by exploring matrimonial law, divorce, alimony, child custody, adoption, paternity, abortion and family violence. (3 lecture)

(1-12 lecture)

(1-6 lecture)

Research in selected areas of Legal Studies under the direction of a faculty member. (1-9 lecture)

Course provides an opportunity for students to review, enhance and demonstrate their knowledge and practical application of the law in a legal office setting. (2 lecture)

(1-6 lecture)