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LEAS 3240 -Civil and Criminal Procedure – eMajor Only
(3 -0-3)
The study of the methods used to litigate civil and criminal cases in both state and
federal court. The preparation of documents necessary to move cases through the
courts will be emphasized, as well as the role of the paralegal in litigation.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.
LEAS 3250 Law Office Management-eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
The study of the business aspects of the practice of law. Topics include
appropriate business structures, office systems, marketing and development
issues, staffing and personnel issues, liability insurance, managing time,
technology and billing. Ethics and professionalism in dealing with clients and the
general public will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.
LEAS 4200 - Family Law – eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
The study of applicable law surrounding family relationships. The issues of
adoption, marriage, divorce, alimony, child custody and support, and property
division, will be addressed.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.
LEAS 4210 - Consumer Law – eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
The study of the laws that govern consumer practices. The law surrounding
commercial paper, contracts, sales, and secured transactions will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.
LEAS 4220 - Administrative Law – eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
The study of laws governing administrative agencies of government. Special
emphasis will be placed on the role of the paralegal in dealing with various
administrative agencies.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.
LEAS 4230 - The Law of Real Property Transactions – eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
The study of laws that control real property transactions. Topics covered include
the conveyancing of real property, title search methods and landlord-tenant issues.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.
LEAS 4250 - Trial Advocacy – eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
Also offered as POLS 4250. An examination of all aspects of presenting a case in
trial. Students develop effective methods for analyzing and preparing cases for
presentation in trial. Students will learn and use basic technical skills necessary
as members of the University's Mock Trial team at tournaments sponsored by the
American Mock Trial Association
LEAS 4700- Directed Study in Legal Assistant Studies – eMajor Only
(3-0-3)
Directed reading and research in selected areas of legal assistant studies. Topics
examined will include those not normally found in established legal assistant
studies courses. Regular conferences between instructor and student will be
required. Permission of the advisor, instructor and department head must be
obtained prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Student with declared plan of study in Legal Assistant Studies
and LEAS 1100.
LEAS 4802 Special Topics in LEAS-eMajor of study Only
(3-0-3)
Selected topics of interest in legal assistant studies.
Prerequisite: LEAS 1100.