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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.
MATH 0097 Introductory Algebra
(4-0-4)
MATH 0097 is an introductory algebra course designed for students with some
mathematical background that need additional algebraic skills. Topics include fractions,
decimals, signed numbers, linear equations, systems of equations in two variables,
exponents, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and graphing linear equations.
Exit requirement: A grade of C or better in the course.
Placement: A score below 37 on the COMPASS Algebra Test.
Offered: All semesters.